Deepika Ganesh Babu
Pine Brook,NJ
Summary
Seeking a role as an elementary school teacher in a dynamic learning environment, dedicated to fostering students' academic, intellectual, and social development through innovative ideas, technology, and strong classroom management abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Inclusion Leave Replacement Teacher
Valley View Elementary School
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to foster critical thinking skills across all subject areas.
- Implemented the LLI reading program and Fundations Level 1 program to enhance literacy skills.
- Established guided math groups/rotations in alignment with the Number Worlds Math Program.
- Planned and executed various STEAM activities such as water cycle model, 3D eclipse model,building a marshmallow tower, water bottle balloon cars,creating a liquid density tower, paper cup bunny, paper cup monsters, DIY stickers, floating magnetic butterfly, holiday crafts, and more.
- Incorporated mindfulness practices in the classroom to support students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated a passion for reading by exposing students to various genres and authors, inspiring them to become lifelong readers and learners.
- Provided personalized support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented effective behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and increased classroom participation among students.
Classroom Paraprofessional
Valley View Elementary School
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted in coordinating extracurricular activities that provided further enrichment opportunities for students outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Reinforced math, reading and writing skills in classrooms.
- Worked with students dealing with learning challenges or behavioral issues.
- Supported lead teacher in preparing students for standardized tests by reviewing key concepts, practicing test-taking strategies, and building confidence in their abilities.
- Provided individualized support to students with IEPs
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student abilities and interests, resulting in increased academic achievement.
Substitute Teacher
Montville Township Public Schools
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Implemented goal-oriented lesson plans to ensure continuity in the classroom
- Successfully interacted with children of all ages to ensure a focused and safe educational environment
- Fostered a creative environment that enabled children to learn based on individual needs, gifts, talents, and skills using a variety of instructional strategies
- Ensured stated goals and objectives are completed on an ongoing basis.
Cake Decorator / Instructor
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Created lessons plans, course materials, and instructed a highly diverse group of adult learners about the basics in baking, techniques along with Sanitation, Cost control, and Baking science
- Maintained an engaging, student-focused learning environment with an average class size of 10 students
- Extremely creative and highly skilled in modeling fondants and creating sugar figurines
- Clearly communicated objectives, expectations for all lessons, and provided constructive feedback and guidance to all the students.
Assistant Systems Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Created and Implemented test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various projects in Consumer & Mortgage Banking
- Trained junior members of IT team regarding network security, Defect tracking, and management using tools like Quality center
- Trained new employees and conducted knowledge transfer sessions specific to the project
- Designed strategic plans for component development practices to support future projects
- Performed Requirement Analysis and functional validation matrix based on the Business Requirements.
Education
New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey -
County college of Morris
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology -
Arulmigu Kalasalingam college of Engineering & Technology
Srivilliputhur, India01.2009
Skills
- Outstanding technical proficiency with innovative learning tools
- Impressive analytical and creative thinking abilities
- Ability to organize lessons and engage students
- Strong ability to identify, address and resolve student issues
- Excellent communication skills and ability to mix with children effortlessly
- Knowledge of classroom management & Discipline
- Proficient and well-versed with several computer applications - Schoology, Genesis, iReady, Inspire Science, Number worlds, Envision Math, Reflex Math, and Learning A-Z
Accomplishments
- Piloted and led the Spelling Bee club for third graders and organized a grade-wide Spelling Bee contest.
- Facilitated Trep$ workshops for 4th and 5th graders, successfully hosting a flea-market styled marketplace.
- Conducted after-school spelling enrichments for Grades K-3.
Certification
- NJ Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6 (Alternate Route - CE)
- Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
- Fundations Level 1 Workshop - Wilson Academy
- Science of Reading Workshop- Developing Reader Part 1 & 2 - Really Great Reading
- CPR Training
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Timeline
Second Grade Inclusion Leave Replacement Teacher
Valley View Elementary School
04.2024 - 06.2024
Classroom Paraprofessional
Valley View Elementary School
09.2022 - 03.2024
Substitute Teacher
Montville Township Public Schools
05.2019 - 06.2021
Cake Decorator / Instructor
01.2014 - 01.2018
Assistant Systems Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey -
County college of Morris
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology -
Arulmigu Kalasalingam college of Engineering & Technology
- NJ Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6 (Alternate Route - CE)
- Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
- Fundations Level 1 Workshop - Wilson Academy
- Science of Reading Workshop- Developing Reader Part 1 & 2 - Really Great Reading
- CPR Training
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
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