Nithya Dharman
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated professional with a strong background in education and technology, seeking to leverage my experience and training to contribute as a substitute teacher. Proven ability to support diverse student needs, foster engaging learning environments, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Currently advancing expertise as a student school psychologist to further enhance student outcomes. Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building. Dedicated professional successful in long-term classroom management on behalf of teachers absent for extended periods. Decisive leader and analytical problem solver dedicated to helping students develop to full potential. Talent for utilizing diverse educational techniques.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Practicum, National University
Los Angeles, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Administering psychoeducational assessments,
- Conducting observations.
- Collaborating with case managers.
- Participating in IEP meetings and designing intervention plans.
- Review of records.
- Counselling.
Instructional Assistant
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter School
Woodland Hills, CA
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as cooperative learning or differentiated instruction.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Established positive relationships with community organizations to facilitate referral services for families of special education students.
Assistant Professor
Sri Krishna College of Technology
Coimbatore, India
06.2007 - 08.2012
- Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members.
- Used multiple teaching styles to meet learning needs of each individual student.
- Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to ensure academic excellence.
- Performed research using various tools and published papers in national journals.
- Adapted instruction methods to address individual student needs.
- Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
- Directed full classrooms of students to develop various kinds of research.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
Substitute Teacher
Las Virgenes Unified School District
Calabasas, CA
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Showed Powerpoint Presentations, videos and interactive websites to aid students with comprehension.
- Implemented classroom rules to maintain order and discipline.
- Reviewed course objectives with students at the beginning of each class period.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance according to school policies.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by providing open-ended questions during class discussions.
Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
National University
Los Angeles, CA05.2024
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Sri Ramakrishna College of Engineering & Technology
Anna University06-2007
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Sri Ramakrishna College of Engineering & Technology
Anna University06-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
North America Montessori Center
CanadaSkills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Adaptable and creative in instructional design
- Proficient in psychoeducational assessment tools and student support strategies
- Technological proficiency in MS Office Suite, online learning platforms, and educational tools
Accomplishments
- Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher Permit
- Member of the Editorial Committee for International Conference on Computing, Communication, and Information Technology Applications
- Organized and facilitated workshops on educational and technological advancements
- Active contributor to curriculum design, student mentoring, and faculty development programs
- Presented papers at various conferences, including international events on Computing and Information Technology.
Timeline
School Psychologist Practicum Student
Practicum, National University
10.2024 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Woodland Hills Elementary Charter School
04.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Professor
Sri Krishna College of Technology
06.2007 - 08.2012
Substitute Teacher
Las Virgenes Unified School District
Master of Science - School Psychology
National University
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Sri Ramakrishna College of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Sri Ramakrishna College of Engineering & Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
North America Montessori Center
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