Teacher Portrait – Ms Vijayalakshmi

Born and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Ms Vijayalakshmi was brought up by a professional family. Inspired and motivated by her Mathematics teacher in High School, she became passionate about the topic and aimed at contributing with teaching Mathematics to students. Ms Vijayalakshmi graduated at the Women’s Christian College Chennai, did her Masters in Madras University receiving a position as rank holder at the University, and completed the Bachelor of Education with a distinction. To learn more about her history and thoughts, we reached out to Ms Vijayalakshmi for her Teacher Portrait.  

The best part of TISB is the work culture, the environment is so positive and supportive – Ms Vijayalakshmi 

Having 28 years of teaching experience, Ms Vijayalakshmi began her career as a Mathematics teacher in 1994, teaching the CBSE syllabus until 2001. At the end of 2001 she moved to Bangalore and joined TISB in January 2002. Having been an IB teacher since her beginning at TISB, then assigned as a IGCSE Coordinator for almost a decade, and IBDP Coordinator since 2020, this is now her 18th year at TISB – where her passion is both magnificent and inspiring. “The students are determined and aspiring. It is a great feeling to be a part of this community”, says Ms Vijayalakshmi, who feels proud and happy to contribute to making students enjoy learning Mathematics. “I am so delighted to see the achievements of every batch. I enjoy their accomplishments and feel glad for the toppers and equally excited and pleased for the students who have pushed themselves so hard to make a difference.” 

Since the last couple of years have been mostly online and not on campus, Ms Vijayalakshmi is passionate about being back on campus, physically meeting fellow coworkers, and, of course, engaging and teaching the students in real life. “It feels so great and relaxing to be back onsite and see the students physically sit and interact in a classroom. We as teachers were missing their bright smiles and responses”, says Ms Vijayalakshmi, who feels like this has brought us all back to real life and that it is great to see the students getting back to their routines. 

Being back to the school and the campus really motivates Ms Vijayalakshmi, and she commemorates all students, particularly the Grade 11 students who have been selected as Prefects. “My hearty congratulations to all the Prefects! This is a well-deserved recognition. This batch of 2022-2023 is an incredible and promising set of students”, says Ms Vijayalakshmi, and adds how positive role models every single student of this batch will be, contribute to their juniors, and leave a great impression to add to the history of TISB. 

A quick Q&A with Ms Vijayalakshmi 

What is your favourite food? 
I love Rava dosa with coconut chutney. 

What is your favourite music? 
Melodies of Illayaraja and AR Rahman. 

What is your favourite movie? 
Thrillers. 

What is your favourite animal? 
Dog. 

What is your favourite colour? 
Blue. 

What is your favourite hobby? 
I love gardening – a natural therapy. And music – it’s my way of meditation.