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Education Full time

I am a dedicated and passionate educator with extensive experience in child development and tutoring. I have a strong background in supporting students of various ages, from toddlers to high schoolers, and am committed to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. My goal is to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families through education and care.

Skills

  • Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, and Zoom
  • Fluent in Gujarati and English

Licenses and certifications

  • Site Supervisor Permit Child Development Sept 2023 - October 2028

Awards and achievements

  • Middle Class Scholarship Recipient FALL 2022 & SPRING 2023
  • Certificate of Achievement in (SUCCESS) FALL 2022

Work Experience

Instructional Aid
Learn 4 Life Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

Checking in with families whose students are marked absent to ensure truancy guidelines are followed. Motivating 9th through 12th-grade students in supporting them with turning at least one high school credit. Working with 2 to 6 students in small groups and one on one.

Teacher
Kiddie Academy Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

Changing diapers and assisting with another teacher with young 2-year-olds from 16 students. Assisted with daily activities such as circle time, art, science, water activities, supervising them outside on the playground, and assisting during lunch and nap time.

Early Head Start Teacher
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Apr 2024 - Present

Changing diapers, potty training, redirecting behaviors, and cleaning up. Having family-style lunch with the students and assisting children during nap time. Managing up to 4 children in a class with one other teacher (4:1 ratio). Creating lesson plans, DRDPs, parent conferences, IDPs, 1st and 2nd home visits, and transition papers.

Tutoring
Tutor Connection at San Diego State Jan 2023 - Feb 2024

Tutoring foster youth in middle and high school students, middle school, and elementary on Zoom or in person. Assisting high school and middle students on Zoom with Math, Science, English, History, and Chemistry.

Floater
OC Kids Childcare May 2022 - Aug 2022

Assisted teachers in different classrooms to provide care for children ages 0-6 years old with classrooms ranging from 5 to 20 students. Assisted lead teacher with daily activities and instruction. Assisted with food preparation.

Tutor
ROSA PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Tutored Universal Transition Kindergarteners in all subjects including English, math, writing, and science from the ages 4-5 years old. Worked one-on-one with students and in small groups.

Education

B.A. in Applied Arts and Science
San Diego State University Jan 2021 - May 2023
Associate Science in Transfer Child Development
Cerritos College Jan 2016 - May 2021