Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Academic Work
Additional Work Experience
Guest Speaker
Seminars Workshops Talks Courses Attended
Leadership Experience
Personal Information
Interest Areas
Languages
Awards
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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S Gomathi

S Gomathi

New Delhi

Summary

A committed Educator professional offering years of successful working with young children to foster positive educational outcomes. Highly skilled in interacting with families and other academic personnel to cultivate a high-quality learning environment and a quest for knowledge. Adept at working with diverse age groups and developmental skill levels to build rapport and drive academic growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

The British school
Delhi
12.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.

Academic Coordinator

Shiv Nadar School
Uttar Pradesh
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Participated in various committees that focus on improving educational quality within an institution.
  • Provided support to faculty members regarding teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and grading procedures.
  • Coordinated workshops for faculty members on topics related to pedagogy and teaching methods.
  • Assisted in the recruitment of new instructors and adjunct faculty members.
  • Promoted awareness of available academic resources among students through targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Earned positive verbal and written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
  • Prepared annual reviews of program personnel in order to assess performance levels and identify areas of improvement or growth opportunities.
  • Managed the budget for academic programs by tracking expenditures and preparing financial reports.
  • Recruited and hired teachers s to meet programmatic needs.
  • Retained interest and maximized receptive learning while assisting in student education using child-based hands-on curriculum.
  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets.

Teaching Faculty - Early Childhood Educator

Shiv Nadar School
04.2020 - 06.2022
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
  • Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
  • Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.

Intern

Aga Khan Foundation
Nizamuddin Basti
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Working with the SDMC school and the community living in the Nizamuddin Basti.
  • Organized and maintained records of all data collected during research activities.
  • Carried out experiments under supervision, developing skills and technique to operate independently.
  • Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to write reports and summaries of findings.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with other researchers regarding potential strategies for investigation or experimentation.

Intern

National School for Handicapped
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
  • Supported senior staff members in the completion of complex projects within deadlines.
  • Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions to generate creative solutions.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
  • Assisted in creating a safe learning environment by implementing safety protocols as well as crisis prevention techniques.

Guest Teacher/ Tutor

Sonnechiene Kindergarten
Ludwigsburg
04.2019 - 07.2019
  • Integrated current events into daily lessons to foster awareness of global issues.
  • Incorporated diverse perspectives into lesson plans in order to promote cultural understanding among students.
  • Observed rules and managed student compliance to maintain sense of normalcy in classroom.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects for students.
  • Promoted a positive attitude towards learning by utilizing creative teaching methods.
  • Conducted small group activities to encourage collaboration among students.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of each student.
  • Established positive relationships with parents by attending parent and teacher conferences or providing regular updates via phone calls, emails, or letters home.

Intern

IIT Delhi Nursery School
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
  • Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
  • Provided support for faculty members with grant applications related to research projects.

Child Rights Leader

CRY India
Pan India
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with fundraising supervisors and teams to boost promotion and funds.
  • Created promotional materials including brochures, flyers, and posters.
  • Connected with donors via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
  • Utilized social media platforms to promote upcoming events or solicit donations.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout the internship period.
  • Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions to generate creative solutions.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Intern

Enfold India
Bangalore
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Working to address gender and sexuality with a special emphasis on child sexual abuse, through education, training, research, advocacy, and tangible support.
  • Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
  • Organized outreach events such as workshops and trainings on i.
  • Assisted in the coordination of community resources for survivors of sexual assault.
  • Interviewed victims and recorded impact statements for records and court proceedings.

Education

Diploma - Special Education

Azim Premji University
Banglore
11-2023

Masters of Arts Education - Early Childhood Education

Ambedkar University Delhi
06-2020

Semester Exchange - Education

Ludwigsburg University of Education
Germany
08-2019

B. Sc Home Science -

University of Delhi
06-2017

12th - Commerce

Jhunjhunu Academy, Rajasthan
06-2014

Skills

  • Individualized Support
  • Behavioral Modeling
  • Developmental Needs
  • IEP Creation
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Classroom Organization
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Design
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Self-Esteem Boosting
  • Child Safety Procedures

Academic Work

  • Gomathi., S, Shukla, Swati., NEP: Lofty aims for Early Childhood Education, But no road map, 08/14/2020
  • Kaur, S., Suri, A., Gomathi, S., Jain, S. & Goel, P., Early Years in the Pandemic, 2020

Additional Work Experience

Be.artsy, Theatre artist. Done plays for various corporates like American Express, HUL, Pepsico on Gender-based violence at corporate houses

Guest Speaker

QOlympiad, Social and Emotional Development during Pandemic, Judge  : Story Telling Session by ECDF

Seminars Workshops Talks Courses Attended

  • Language teaching through Drama Techniques
  • Storytelling sessions and musical performances
  • Theatre workshops in Lady Irwin College college, University of Delhi
  • Self-development workshops at Ambedkar University, Delhi
  • NAEYC - Power of words and stories to create the life of the mind
  • NAEYC - Playful learning for educators
  • NAEYC - Helping little people with big feelings
  • Inclusive Education: Essential Knowledge for Success from Queensland University, Australia

Leadership Experience

President, Lady Irwin College, Lead theatre society of Lady Irwin College as a president, as director, script-writer and musician, for 'Akaar- The street theater society of Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, 09/2015, 05/2018

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: KV Sai Sangameshwaran
  • Mother's Name: A Lakshmi
  • Date of Birth: 06/07/96

Interest Areas

  • Gender and Education
  • Educational Policy
  • Curriculum Planning and Designing
  • Child Rights
  • Human Rights
  • Qualitative Methods of Research
  • History of Education
  • Marginalization in Education

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil
  • German

Awards

  • Directed and performed a play in the 8th Theater Olympics 2018, India
  • Engaged in theater productions, twice as an actor and musician in 18th and 19th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, organized by the National School of Drama, New Delhi
  • Participated in Mahavidyalaya Nataya Samaroh 2018 organized by the Sahitya Kala Parishad, Dept. of Art and Culture, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
  • Secured first position in the Street play - Antaragni at IIT Kanpur
  • Performed Stage and Street theater productions at numerous platforms in and out of the Delhi University Theater Circuit
  • Won various competitions at school level i.e. Speech, singing, and dance

Affiliations

  • Carnatic musician
  • Theatre Artist
  • Bharatanatyam Dancer
  • Badminton Player

Accomplishments

  • Certificate of Merit for 4th Semester - MA

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

The British school
12.2023 - Current

Academic Coordinator

Shiv Nadar School
06.2022 - 12.2023

Teaching Faculty - Early Childhood Educator

Shiv Nadar School
04.2020 - 06.2022

Intern

Aga Khan Foundation
12.2019 - 01.2020

Intern

National School for Handicapped
09.2019 - 11.2019

Guest Teacher/ Tutor

Sonnechiene Kindergarten
04.2019 - 07.2019

Intern

Enfold India
12.2018 - 01.2019

Intern

IIT Delhi Nursery School
09.2018 - 05.2019

Child Rights Leader

CRY India
09.2018 - 03.2019

Diploma - Special Education

Azim Premji University

Masters of Arts Education - Early Childhood Education

Ambedkar University Delhi

Semester Exchange - Education

Ludwigsburg University of Education

B. Sc Home Science -

University of Delhi

12th - Commerce

Jhunjhunu Academy, Rajasthan
S Gomathi