Annapurna Jonnalagedda
Indore,
Summary
Dynamic Leader, Educator and Counselor with a track record of nurturing individuals to achieve their goals. Over 20 years experience in designing impactful training programs, leading educational endeavors and fostering community engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Devotee Care In-Charge, Counselor
ISKCON Chicago
01.2010 - Current
- Took responsibility for individuals joining the Organization and completed all on-boarding formalities, addressed concerns, connected people to resources and kept track of progress over all aspects of well being.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity in solving problems faced by individuals in the Organization, resolving inter-personal and Organizational conflicts through Conflict Resolution techniques and Empathetic Communication.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others through Seminars, Workshops and Personal Counseling.
- Worked collaboratively with big and small teams to deliver effective service and reach goals.
- Developed strong relationships by providing constant support, guidance and encouragement.
Principal & Lead Teacher
ISKCON Chicago Summer Camps & Sunday School
05.2002 - 07.2009
- Designed, Planned and Implemented Summer Camp and Sunday School Programs. Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification. Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students. Enforced compliance with school rules and policies.
- Fostered positive relationships between community members, students and teachers. Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Teaching Assistant
DaVinci Waldorf School, Wauconda, IL, USA
07.2005 - 05.2007
- Assisted in creating and administering developmentally appropriate curriculum in the classroom.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction and in-class activities. Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organized books and materials.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades. Assisted in assessment of developmental milestones and activity participation.
- Maintained regular communication with Parents through meetings in order to appraise them of their child's progress and also to address their needs, interests and concerns.
Education
Waldorf Education Certification - Education
Mount Mary College
Milwaukee, USAMBA - Marketing
ICFAI Business School
Hyderabad03-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad04-1998
Skills
- 20 plus years experience in Teaching and Education across diverse international groups
- Excellent People skills with the ability to hold a large organization together through individual and community engagement
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Fluent in English, Hindi and Telugu
- Self-motivated and disciplined, ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Charismatic speaker with ability to train and inspire others
- Trained in Somatic Experiencing and Family Constellations Therapies
- Microsoft Word, Canva Graphics, MS Powerpoint
Timeline
Devotee Care In-Charge, Counselor
ISKCON Chicago
01.2010 - Current
Teaching Assistant
DaVinci Waldorf School, Wauconda, IL, USA
07.2005 - 05.2007
Principal & Lead Teacher
ISKCON Chicago Summer Camps & Sunday School
05.2002 - 07.2009
Waldorf Education Certification - Education
Mount Mary College
MBA - Marketing
ICFAI Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Osmania University
Similar Profiles
RAVIKUMAR KVRAVIKUMAR KV
Deputy Manager - Operations at ISKCON BangloreDeputy Manager - Operations at ISKCON Banglore
M Sai Deekshit M Sai Deekshit null
Volunteer at ISKCON Temple BangaloreVolunteer at ISKCON Temple Bangalore
Abhijit SureshAbhijit Suresh
Volunteer at Iskcon Temple BangaloreVolunteer at Iskcon Temple Bangalore