Shalini Raju
Mississauga
Summary
Dynamic, proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Kinder Kids International Preschool
09.2023 - Current
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Middle School English Teacher
St.Hilda's School & Junior College
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Corrected grammatical issues and imparted new rules appropriate to instructional level.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students how to express ideas in detail.
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Project Coordinator
Acenovation Private Ltd.
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
Speech and Drama Trainer
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Trained and coordinated various stage performances.
- Assisted in vocal techniques.
- Directed plays in different genres.
Middle School English Teacher
Crescent Castle Public School
05.2012 - 04.2017
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
Primary School Teacher
Breeks Memorial Anglo-Indian School
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
Annamalai University
Annamalai Nagar, India05-2012
Skills
- Effective time management
- Good verbal and written communication
- Creative
- Reading mastery
- Disciplinary techniques
- Common core
- Health and safety
- Volunteer supervision
- Special needs support
- Service-focused
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Limited Working
Certification
- Innovation in Education, Michigan University (Online)
- Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking , Harvard University (Online)
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Kinder Kids International Preschool
09.2023 - Current
Middle School English Teacher
St.Hilda's School & Junior College
01.2022 - 03.2023
Project Coordinator
Acenovation Private Ltd.
09.2020 - 04.2021
Speech and Drama Trainer
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
06.2018 - 03.2020
Middle School English Teacher
Crescent Castle Public School
05.2012 - 04.2017
Primary School Teacher
Breeks Memorial Anglo-Indian School
06.2011 - 04.2012
Master of Arts - English Literature
Annamalai University
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