Sirisha Panchagnula

• Support TK–5th grade students during afterschool programming, including academic, recreational, and STEAM-based activities.
• Provide individualized homework help and behavior support aligned with school goals.
• Lead collaborative projects and group games to promote social-emotional development.
• Partner with site leaders and district staff to plan inclusive, age-appropriate learning experiences.

Science & STEAM Teacher (Preschool – Elementary)
Stratford School – Pleasanton, CA
August 2020 – July 2023

• Designed and delivered engaging, hands-on STEAM lessons integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
• Facilitated experiments, maker-style activities, and outdoor exploration for students in preschool through fifth grade.
• Adapted lessons to meet diverse learning needs, and aligned with developmental and academic standards.
• Collaborated with teachers to embed STEAM concepts into daily classroom routines.

Preschool Teacher
Stratford School – Pleasanton, CA
December 2016 – July 2020

• Delivered a developmentally appropriate curriculum, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and motor skills.
• Promoted social-emotional growth through structured play, sensory activities, and positive behavior reinforcement.
• Maintained daily sanitation of materials and learning areas to ensure a safe classroom environment.
• Created student assessments and worked closely with parents during conferences to support child progress.

Preschool Teacher, Little Flowers Montessori Inc.

August 2012 – December 2015.

• Implemented Montessori principles in a peaceful, self-directed learning environment for children aged 2.5–5 years.
• Guided practical life, math, and language lessons using Montessori materials.
• Supervised small groups and monitored individual progress through daily observation.
• Maintained hygiene and safety protocols while fostering independence and self-confidence in students.