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Work History
Education
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RAJESHWARI MANDALAM

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Assistant Infant Teacher with over 2.5 years of experience in daycare environments, specializing in infant care and early childhood development. Expertise in managing daily routines, including feeding, diapering, and nap schedules, while fostering a safe and nurturing atmosphere. Completed MAT and CDA training, showcasing dedication to professional growth and high-quality care. Certified in CPR and First Aid, with strong communication skills for effective collaboration with parents and staff.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infant Teacher

Primrose Schools
Mount Juliet, TN
10.2024 - Current
  • Implemented Balanced Learning® Curriculum to promote holistic child development across multiple domains.
  • Engaged infants in sensory-rich activities during Purposeful Play sessions to enhance exploration and awareness.
  • Facilitated targeted instruction addressing individual developmental milestones and unique learning needs.
  • Integrated daily routines, including feeding and supervised play, to boost motor skills and foster healthy habits.
  • Nurtured social values through Primrose Friends program, emphasizing respect, kindness, and friendship.
  • Encouraged literacy and language development through storytelling, sign language, and problem-solving activities.
  • Introduced music and movement activities via Harmony & Heart program to support emotional regulation and foundational math concepts.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support infant development.
  • Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
  • Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
  • Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
  • Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities, such as crawling and walking.
  • Incorporated music into everyday routines to promote creativity and motor development.
  • Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines, such as eating independently.
  • Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
  • Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
  • Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
  • Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
  • Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
  • Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
  • Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Assistant Infant Teacher

Sunshine Starts
Yorktown Heights, NY
05.2022 - 06.2024
  • Developed positive relationships with children by providing them with comfort, support and guidance.
  • Ensured safety of all students at all times by following established procedures and guidelines. Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
  • Monitored the children's development and behavior, recording observations on daily reports.
  • Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
  • Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
  • Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
  • Encouraged language development through singing songs or reading aloud from age-appropriate books.
  • Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
  • Maintained tidy, clean, and safe environments for children. Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies, and surfaces regularly.
  • Supervised the classroom during meal times, nap time, indoor playtime, and other activities.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities. Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns. Observed children for signs of illness, injury, and emotional disturbance.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, and emotional disturbance.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad,India
06-2006

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Strong work ethics and time management
  • Safety awareness
  • Flexibility, adaptability
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Active listener
  • Punctual to work
  • Handle children of different age groups
  • Computer proficiency
  • Team collaboration
  • Patience and compassion

Certification

  • Balanced Approach and the Primrose School
  • Infant Classroom Training
  • Behavioral Guidence
  • Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
  • NY Child Development Associate (CDA) Training - Infant/Toddler (120 hour Training)
  • Medication Administration Training (MAT)
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Foundations in Health and Safety e-learning
  • Mandated Reporter Online Training
  • Infant Brain Development
  • ACEs and Trauma-Informed Practice developed by the CUNY School of Professional Studies
  • Supporting Language Development: Birth to 5
  • Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping
  • Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis: Elijah’s Law
  • Supervision of Children
  • Introduction to the New York State Child Day Care Regulations

Languages

English
Full Professional
Telugu
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Infant Teacher

Primrose Schools
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Infant Teacher

Sunshine Starts
05.2022 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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