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
Banglore11-2023
Masters of Arts Education - Early Childhood Education
Ambedkar University Delhi
06-2020
Semester Exchange - Education
Ludwigsburg University of Education
Germany08-2019
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
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