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Education
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Erusha Pereira

Employee Success Manager
Mumbai
Erusha Pereira

Summary

Dedicated and versatile professional with extensive experience in education, curriculum development, and employee success management. Over 4 years of experience as a Nursery Teacher, with a strong focus on fostering early childhood development through creative and engaging lesson plans. As a Curriculum Developer, successfully designed and implemented comprehensive educational programs that align with best practices and developmental needs. In the role of Employee Success Manager, demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills by driving employee engagement, professional growth, and organizational success. Passionate about creating positive and nurturing environments for both children and adults, with a proven track record of enhancing learning experiences and supporting individual success.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

NTT Data Information Processing Services
Mumbai

Project and Program Management Sr. Consultant
02.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Design and Implement Engagement Strategies: Develop programs and initiatives to boost employee engagement, ensuring employees feel connected with company’s mission and culture.
  • Monitor Employee Satisfaction: Regularly assess morale through surveys, feedback sessions, and direct communication for a span of 90 employees.
  • Retention Strategies: Identify potential retention risks and create strategies to reduce turnover, such as career development opportunities or improving work-life balance
  • Support Onboarding Processes: Ensure new hires have a smooth transition, that help them acclimate to their roles and company culture.
  • Facilitate Training and Development: Coordinate or educate employees about ongoing training and development opportunities to help them grow their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Foster Positive Work Environment: Create culture of recognition and inclusivity where employees feel valued and respected.
  • Mentorship Programs: Establish and maintain mentorship programs that connect less experienced employees with seasoned professionals for guidance and support.
  • Mediation: Act as a neutral party to mediate conflicts between employees or between employees and management, ensuring issues are resolved fairly and constructively.
  • Champion Company Values: Ensure that company’s values are reflected in day-to-day activities and that employees are aligned with these values.
  • Organize Team-Building Activities: Plan events and activities that promote teamwork, collaboration, and a sense of community among employees.
  • Collect and Analyze Feedback: Regularly gather feedback from employees to understand their needs and concerns, and use this data to drive an improved workplace policies and practices.
  • Promote Understanding: Foster cultural competency by educating employees regarding importance of understanding and respecting different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
  • Cross-Cultural Initiatives: Lead initiatives that bridge cultural gaps and promote understanding across different groups.

Podar Education Network
Mumbai

Team Leader (Thematic Learning)
11.2015 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Enhanced curriculum through thematic learning, cooperative learning, differentiated, and multiple intelligence centered lessons.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Developed activity based and hands on lesson plans as part of Thematic Units keeping in mind specific Learning Objectives.
    Positively impacted learning and progress of 15k+ students during any given academic year by developing and implementing 8+
    modules each year
  • Trained 100+ Faculties across 15 branch operations of Podar network to adopt Thematic Lesson practice for teaching students
  • Conducted extensive online research to source and formulate activities for lesson plans.
  • Identified and gathered age appropriate information and activities for lesson plans.
  • Develop lesson plans that allow and ensure attainment of school standards on grade level and beyond.
  • Improved Learner Outcomes by ~35% during my 3 year tenure (Based on study conducted by Senior Management to
    substantiate effectiveness of changed pedagogy.)
  • Planned and prepared PowerPoint Presentations, specific to every Thematic Unit, for trainings.
  • Traveled to various cities (within India) to conduct trainings for Thematic Units.
  • Coordinated with various schools to ensure timely planning and smooth execution of lesson plans for every Thematic Unit.
    Maintained various trackers with information and feedback from schools regarding lesson plans, activities and student
    learning.
  • Evaluated lesson plan effectiveness based on teacher feedback and student assessment.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Maintained inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.

Shishuvan School
Mumbai

Nursery Teacher
08.2011 - 04.2012

Job overview

  • Managed a class of 36 toddlers
  • Improved student behavior through positive reinforcement strategies and clear communication of expectations.
  • Implemented creative arts projects to develop fine motor skills and encourage self-expression among nursery-aged children.
  • Developed students'' early literacy skills through story time sessions, engaging activities, and guided reading exercises.
  • Contributed to creation of inclusive classroom culture by celebrating diversity through lessons on various cultures, traditions, and holidays.
  • Promoted social-emotional development by fostering nurturing classroom environment where children felt safe, respected, and valued.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through consistent communication and involvement in school events, promoting strong home-school connection.
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Managed classroom resources efficiently to ensure all materials were readily available for planned activities throughout.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance data, attendance logs, and other pertinent information required for administrative purposes or parent-teacher conferences.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans that catered to diverse needs of students.
  • Organized outings and field trips that exposed children to new environments and experiences, broadening their understanding of world around them.

Education

Dnyan Ganga Education Trust's College of B.Ed.
Thane

B.Ed from Education
04.2014 - 05.2015

Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science
Mumbai

Bachelor of Science from Home Science
06.2006 - 03.2009

Skills

Curriculum development

Additional Information

Developed activity based and hands on lesson plans as part of the Thematic Units keeping in mind specific Learning Objectives. Positively impacted the learning and progress of 15k+ students in a given academic year by developing and implementing 8+ modules each year Trained 100+ Faculties across 15 branch operations of Podar network to adopt Thematic Lesson practice for teaching students Conducted extensive online research to source and formulate activities for the lesson plans. Identified and gathered age appropriate information and activities for the lesson plans. Develop lesson plans that allow and ensure attainment of the school standards on grade level and beyond. Improved Learner Outcomes by ~35% during my 3 year tenure (Based on a study conducted by Senior Management to substantiate the effectiveness of the changed pedagogy.) Planned and prepared PowerPoint Presentations, specific to every Thematic Unit, for the trainings. Travelled to various cities (within India) to conduct trainings for the Thematic Units. Coordinated with various schools to ensure timely planning and smooth execution of the lesson plans for every Thematic Unit. Maintained various trackers with information and feedback from the schools regarding the lesson plans, activities and student learning. Evaluated lesson plan effectiveness based on teacher feedback and student assessment. Responsible for handling a class of 36 students of age group 3-5 years. Made lesson plans with age appropriate information by including various topics like maths and science. Conducted lessons through various methods like storytelling, puppet shows, etc. Created appropriate teaching aids and display boards along with co-teacher. Planned and executed field trips based on on-going topics in the class. Encouraged public speaking and building confidence during show and tell. Coordinated with the parents and updated them about their child's development and performance. Observed and evaluated student performance and development. Summarised individual student progress and achievement in descriptive reports.

Accomplishments

    Star Performer

    Most Valuable Player

Timeline

Project and Program Management Sr. Consultant

NTT Data Information Processing Services
02.2022 - Current

Team Leader (Thematic Learning)

Podar Education Network
11.2015 - 09.2018

Dnyan Ganga Education Trust's College of B.Ed.

B.Ed from Education
04.2014 - 05.2015

Nursery Teacher

Shishuvan School
08.2011 - 04.2012

Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science

Bachelor of Science from Home Science
06.2006 - 03.2009
Erusha PereiraEmployee Success Manager