DHANALAXMI GADDAM
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Passionate early childhood educator with proven expertise in child development and safety, honed at Guidepost Montessori and other notable institutions. Excelled in fostering parent-teacher communication and implementing age-appropriate activities. Demonstrates exceptional patience and empathy, ensuring a nurturing learning environment for every child.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Guide Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
O'Fallon, MO
02.2024 - Current
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Maintained records of daily attendance, diaper changes, meals served, naps taken.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of activities to engage toddlers in learning experiences.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Developed positive relationships with parents by providing regular updates on their child's progress.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Demonstrated patience when dealing with difficult behaviors exhibited by toddlers.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Encouraged social interaction among toddlers through verbal communication or physical activity.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
The Center Of Conway
St Louis, MO
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with lead teachers to ensure that all learning goals were met
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum plans and strategies for improving student performance
- Maintained records of student attendance, behavior, and academic achievements
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education
- Encouraged positive social interactions among children while also teaching appropriate behaviors when conflicts arise
- Helped plan field trips and special events in order to provide educational experiences outside of the classroom setting
- Read stories aloud to students on a regular basis to promote literacy skills development
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
- Supervised children during nap time, ensuring proper sleep habits are maintained
- Assisted with parent communication regarding their child's progress and behavior in school
- Provided guidance on potty training and other hygiene topics
Infant Care Taker
Self-employeed
O'Fallon, MO
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Observed and documented infant development milestones using appropriate assessment tools
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computational Science
JNTU
Hyderabad, India04.2012
Skills
- Nutrition and Hygiene
- Observation and Assessment
- Patience and Empathy
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Child development knowledge
- Child Safety Procedures
- Social Skills Development
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Indoor play supervision
- Language development
- Parent-provider communication
- Group activity coordination
- Outdoor play supervision
Timeline
Associate Guide Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Toddler Teacher
The Center Of Conway
01.2023 - 02.2024
Infant Care Taker
Self-employeed
03.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computational Science
JNTU
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