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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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RAJESHWARI MANDALAM

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Experienced Infant Teacher with 2.5+ years in daycare settings, focused on nurturing infants and fostering early development. Proficient in managing feeding, diapering, and nap times to establish a safe and nurturing environment. Currently at Primrose School in Mount Juliet, TN, with completed MAT and CDA 120-hour training. CPR and First Aid certified, with excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with parents and colleagues.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infant Teacher

Primrose Schools
Mount Juliet, Tennessee
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 breast milk, 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, New York
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 breast milk, 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 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

  • Rapid learner
  • Strong work ethic
  • Workplace safety awareness
  • Adaptable problem-solving
  • Trained in first aid and CPR
  • Attentive listener
  • Support children across multiple age ranges
  • Proficient in computer applications
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Empathetic support

Accomplishments

    Recognition: Apple of the Eye Award – Primrose School

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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