Hridhya Kandayil
Frisco,TX
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Pre-K teacher with 5 years of experience in early childhood education, specializing in fostering a safe and engaging environment where young children can grow, learn, and develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Committed to implementing creative and age-appropriate educational programs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Children's Lighthouse Learning Center
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social skills for a class of 15 students.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support individual student needs and foster strong home-school connections.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies, including hands-on activities and play-based learning, to engage students with varying learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through observational techniques and structured assessments, adapting instruction as needed.
PRE-K TEACHER
Legacy Academy
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans focused on foundational learning skills such as literacy, numeracy, and emotional regulation
- Managed a classroom, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment
- Collaborated with parents and guardians on their child's development, providing regular updates and conducting parent-teacher conferences
- Utilized creative activities, including storytelling, music, and arts and crafts, to encourage cognitive and social development
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies and classroom routines to foster responsibility and respect among students.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Children's Lighthouse Learning Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
- Provide basic needs for children
- Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
- Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals.
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT (VOLUNTEER)
Temple of Dallas
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs
- Graded homework assignments, tests and special projects
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Texila Energy
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities
- Arranged items on store racks and shelves, checking correct location and prices
- Generated shipping documents, including packing lists and invoices
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs
- Managed warehouse system updates to increase productivity and reduce errors
- Researched issues to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Education
Teacher's Training Course - Teacher's Training
University of Mysore
Mysore, India03.2007
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Calicut
Calicut, India05.2006
Skills
- Freight labeling
- Product verification
- Shipping and receiving
- Wrapping and boxing
- Invoice verification
- Inventory organization
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Attendance
- Classroom Supervision
- Analytical
- Computer skills
Certification
ProSolutions childcare training, 32
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Children's Lighthouse Learning Center
09.2024 - Current
PRE-K TEACHER
Legacy Academy
08.2022 - 09.2024
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Children's Lighthouse Learning Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Texila Energy
12.2019 - 02.2021
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT (VOLUNTEER)
Temple of Dallas
08.2017 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Calicut
Teacher's Training Course - Teacher's Training
University of Mysore
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