Sunita Sharma, the visionary Founder of Young Scholarz, believes in the boundless potential of the future. She’s driven by the conviction that with a strong educational foundation and the right encouragement, anyone can achieve their goals. Her dedication as an educator and influencer stems from a deep commitment to helping students discover and build upon their strengths, transforming them into confident, qualified young adults.
Sunita’s journey is fueled by her passion for sharing her knowledge, professional expertise, and talent as a writer. Her transition into the world of English began by crafting course content for business degrees. Often perceived as a simple subject, English, for Sunita, is a discipline of immense depth, demanding dedication and skill from any teacher aiming to inspire and engage students. Her natural flair for reading, writing, and teaching English is evident in her accomplished scriptwriting career, which began in 2011 with the internationally acclaimed play, ‘Trikon – The War Within’. This was followed by ‘Panchatantra – A Moral Compass’ and, most recently, the short film script ‘Breaking News’.
Sunita’s career journey is rich and varied, spanning industries and continents. As a Chartered Accountant, she spent several years extensively traveling, auditing small businesses and multinational corporations, which provided her with deep insights into organizational development, leadership dynamics, and the operational intricacies of both local and global businesses. Her time in Bangalore, working for the Oberoi Group, further expanded her corporate knowledge and highlighted the skills and knowledge gaps in the education system.
Upon returning to London, her passion for sharing knowledge led her to lecture at a leading business school. It was in Singapore, however, that her journey as an edupreneur truly began. While informally teaching science and math, she noticed a critical lack of effective English language instruction, despite its prevalence. This realization sparked the creation of Young Scholarz in 2008, a Singapore-headquartered online education hub. Young Scholarz leverages modern pedagogical strategies to provide engaging and effective tailored tutoring across the globe, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Canada, India, and the US. It supports students throughout their academic journey with K-12 tutoring, standardized testing, and university admissions.
Sunita is also fluent in multiple languages, including French and German, bringing a rich global perspective to her work.
Sunita is immensely proud of Young Scholarz’s growth and impact. A few major milestones include:
– Being approached by venture capitalists and other businesses as potential JV partners, a testament to the strength and value of the Young Scholarz brand.
– The development of the people she works with, and building and fostering an exceptional all-female management team who have been a pillar of strength during the company’s growth journey.
– The excellent year-on-year results achieved by Young Scholarz students, which consistently endorse the value of their methodologies.
– Her deep commitment to supporting female education through philanthropic relationships, partnering with organizations such as Global Fund for Women, Girl Up, and Educate Girls.
Her vision for Young Scholarz is to become a comprehensive education hub that supports students at every stage, from foundational skills to career preparation. She aims for it to be a trusted resource, offering academic support alongside life skills and mentorship. Sunita plans to expand geographically through franchises and innovative ventures, including teacher preparation and skill development programs. Collaborating with government agencies for targeted training and certification programs is also part of her strategy, ensuring students graduate with industry-aligned skills. Ultimately, she envisions Young Scholarz as a well-known, reputable organization fostering academic excellence through strong partnerships with parents, students, and education professionals.