Preschool Teacher
GAYATRI V RAJAGOPAL
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OBJECTIVE
Pursue a creative and challenging opportunity in the area of Early Child Development.
SUMMARY
Love working with children, encouraging creativity, fostering emotional growth, building self-esteem, and nurturing tiny learners to grow into confident individuals. I have excellent communication skills with a vibrant personality, strong work ethics, good customer service, and am an excellent team player. I am pursuing a Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education Program at Canada College, Redwood City CA and have completed 18 units so far.
EDUCATION
Certificate in Early Child Education, Canada College (In Progress)
Certificate on Awareness and Identification of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Certificate on Mandated Reporter
MS (Master’s), Economics, University of Madras, India
BS (Bachelor’s), Economics, University of Madras, India
SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS
Applications/ Tools: MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Internet Browsers: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari
Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/7/8/10, Mac OS
WORK EXPERIENCE
City of San Mateo, San Mateo CA Aug’18 - Current
Designation: Preschool Teacher (Building Blocks Program)
Responsibilities
• Work with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children and the subject matter
• Organize activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop talents
• Plan and carry out a curriculum that targets different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills
• Keep records of the students’ progress, routines, and interests, and keep parents informed about their child’s development
• Observing children and help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
• Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Demonstrate activities to children.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Lakeshore Preschool, San Mateo CA Aug’17 – May’18
Designation: Parent Volunteer (Building Blocks Program)
Responsibilities
• Assisted staff in performing the various chores and activities during class.
• Guided children to complete projects, and assist during snack time.
Audubon Elementary School, Foster City CA Aug’15 – May’17
Designation: Assistant to Docent for Art in Action (Parent Volunteer)
Responsibilities
• Directed class for Art in Action for First Graders.
• Chose and prepared material for the class, guide children to complete projects, facilitate the display of artwork at the library and school.
Parent Nursery Preschool, Palo Alto CA Jul’13 – Mar’15
Designation: Staff Volunteer
Responsibilities
• Monitored and administer pre-school activities to children during school hours.
• Worked in different stalls such as managing arts and craft, library and reading to children, outdoor play supervision.
• Reviewed kitchen needs and stock up with food and snacks for the children.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Learning Tree School, Chennai, India
Worked in this school for 5 years
Designation: Preschool teacher
Responsibilities
• Prepare children for kindergarten by introducing concepts they will explore further in kindergarten and elementary school.
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• Develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a child’s imagination and breed success.
• Develop flexible methods of learning to ensure that every child’s learning styles and abilities are addressed.
• Foster meaningful relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• Promote social and academic growth and development for every student.
• Support a balanced reading program through the implementation of writing and reading workshops.
• Employ visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
• Utilize various mediums, modeling, and organized student-led group sharing techniques.
GAYATRI V RAJAGOPAL
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OBJECTIVE
Pursue a creative and challenging opportunity in the area of Early Child Development.
SUMMARY
Love working with children, encouraging creativity, fostering emotional growth, building self-esteem, and nurturing tiny learners to grow into confident individuals. I have excellent communication skills with a vibrant personality, strong work ethics, good customer service, and am an excellent team player. I am pursuing a Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Education Program at Canada College, Redwood City CA and have completed 18 units so far.
EDUCATION
Certificate in Early Child Education, Canada College (In Progress)
Certificate on Awareness and Identification of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Certificate on Mandated Reporter
MS (Master’s), Economics, University of Madras, India
BS (Bachelor’s), Economics, University of Madras, India
SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS
Applications/ Tools: MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Internet Browsers: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari
Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/7/8/10, Mac OS
WORK EXPERIENCE
City of San Mateo, San Mateo CA Aug’18 - Current
Designation: Preschool Teacher (Building Blocks Program)
Responsibilities
• Work with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children and the subject matter
• Organize activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop talents
• Plan and carry out a curriculum that targets different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills
• Keep records of the students’ progress, routines, and interests, and keep parents informed about their child’s development
• Observing children and help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
• Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Demonstrate activities to children.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Lakeshore Preschool, San Mateo CA Aug’17 – May’18
Designation: Parent Volunteer (Building Blocks Program)
Responsibilities
• Assisted staff in performing the various chores and activities during class.
• Guided children to complete projects, and assist during snack time.
Audubon Elementary School, Foster City CA Aug’15 – May’17
Designation: Assistant to Docent for Art in Action (Parent Volunteer)
Responsibilities
• Directed class for Art in Action for First Graders.
• Chose and prepared material for the class, guide children to complete projects, facilitate the display of artwork at the library and school.
Parent Nursery Preschool, Palo Alto CA Jul’13 – Mar’15
Designation: Staff Volunteer
Responsibilities
• Monitored and administer pre-school activities to children during school hours.
• Worked in different stalls such as managing arts and craft, library and reading to children, outdoor play supervision.
• Reviewed kitchen needs and stock up with food and snacks for the children.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Learning Tree School, Chennai, India
Worked in this school for 5 years
Designation: Preschool teacher
Responsibilities
• Prepare children for kindergarten by introducing concepts they will explore further in kindergarten and elementary school.
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• Develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a child’s imagination and breed success.
• Develop flexible methods of learning to ensure that every child’s learning styles and abilities are addressed.
• Foster meaningful relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• Promote social and academic growth and development for every student.
• Support a balanced reading program through the implementation of writing and reading workshops.
• Employ visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
• Utilize various mediums, modeling, and organized student-led group sharing techniques.