Ridhi Chopra
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Collaborative leader and educator with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Parasol-Early Years Learning
Kamloops, British Columbia
05.2023 - Current
- Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Dealt with stakeholders by answering their queries related to children, teachers and the center.
Early Childhood Educator
Parasol-Early Years Learning
Kamloops, British Columbia
03.2023 - Current
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Early Childhood Educator-Assistant
Parasol-Early Years Learning
Kamloops, British Columbia
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Improved student behavior by promoting positive reinforcement strategies and clear communication of expectations.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing comprehensive curriculum plans and preparing activities for the classroom.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Helped the lead teacher in household chores of the classroom.
- Helping children during meal times, toilet times and transition times.
PYP Homeroom Teacher
GD Goenka Global School
Kamloops, British Columbia
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Aligned lesson objectives with PYP framework requirements, ensuring cohesive instructional delivery across subjects.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to encourage problem-solving and teamwork among students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by addressing individual needs and fostering inclusivity.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, and course work.
- Facilitated peer collaboration and cooperative learning activities, fostering a sense of community within the classroom.
Teaching Assistant
American Embassy School
New Delhi, India
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Education
Early Childhood Educator - Early Years
Pacific Rim Early Childhood Institute Inc.
Cobble Hill, British Columbia03.2023
Master of Education - Education
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, British Columbia09.2022
Bachelor's of Education - Education
Maharshi Dayanand University
Haryana, India07.2015
Bachelor's of Journalism And Mass Communication - Journalism
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
New Delhi, India06.2014
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Interpersonal Skills
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Early Childhood Educator
Timeline
Manager
Parasol-Early Years Learning
05.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Parasol-Early Years Learning
03.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator-Assistant
Parasol-Early Years Learning
05.2021 - 02.2023
PYP Homeroom Teacher
GD Goenka Global School
03.2019 - 04.2022
Teaching Assistant
American Embassy School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Early Childhood Educator - Early Years
Pacific Rim Early Childhood Institute Inc.
Master of Education - Education
Thompson Rivers University
Bachelor's of Education - Education
Maharshi Dayanand University
Bachelor's of Journalism And Mass Communication - Journalism
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University