Deepika Thomas Prabhu
Teacher
Bengaluru
Summary
Professional educator prepared for impactful contributions in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and collaborating with staff and parents to achieve positive outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and strong focus on team collaboration. Proficient in curriculum planning, classroom management, and nurturing students' growth and creativity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Pre Primary Teacher
The Tots Planet Preschool
Bengaluru, India
06.2023 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by setting clear expectations and implementing consistent consequences, creating a respectful and productive learning environment.
- Tracked student progress using various assessment tools, enabling targeted support for struggling learners and enrichment opportunities for advanced students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering a more comprehensive learning experience for students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom instruction, further engaging students in the learning process.
- Implemented hands-on activities to foster creativity and critical thinking skills while reinforcing key concepts taught during lessons.
- Provided individualized attention to students needing additional support or guidance, helping them reach their full potential academically and socially.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to cater to varying abilities within the classroom, ensuring that all students were able to access the curriculum at an appropriate level.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow educators to promote open communication and collaboration.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance data, and lesson plans for administrative review and compliance purposes.
- Increased parent involvement in the education process through regular meetings and progress updates, resulting in stronger support networks for each child.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Student Counselor
Saint Paul's School
Hyderabad, India
01.2006 - 03.2006
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individualized support and guidance through regular counseling sessions.
- Managed caseloads effectively, maintaining accurate records of all student interactions and outcomes achieved through counseling services provided.
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed, addressing urgent mental health concerns and connecting students with appropriate resources for ongoing care.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Education
Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) - Early Childhood Care And Education
All India Early Childhood Care & Education
New Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Psychology
Osmania University For Distance Learning
Hyderabad, India 04.2001 -
PG Diploma - Counseling Psychology
Francis College
Hyderabad, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Christ University
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Age-appropriate activities
Parent-teacher communication
Curriculum planning
Positive reinforcement
Patience and empathy
Outdoor learning
Art and music integration
Creative lesson planning
Activity planning
Lesson planning
Student records management
Adept at working with special needs children
Student counseling
Certified in early childhood education
Arts and crafts aptitude
Calm and patient
Excellent communication
Timeline
Pre Primary Teacher
The Tots Planet Preschool
06.2023 - Current
Student Counselor
Saint Paul's School
01.2006 - 03.2006
Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) - Early Childhood Care And Education
All India Early Childhood Care & Education
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Psychology
Osmania University For Distance Learning
04.2001 -
PG Diploma - Counseling Psychology
Francis College
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Christ University
04.2001 -
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)