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Ramya Nagarajan

3104,Cricket Circle,Edison,NJ

Summary

Nutrition and Dietetics professional with extensive experience working with clients to support various health needs and goals. Practical in developing realistic menus for busy people. Accomplished independent contractor with strong knowledge of Linguistic Annotation. Extensive experience in teaching Students from Kindergarten-Middle School. Thorough Knowledge of SQL,Data warehouse,UNIX and QC. Experience in providing administrative support in School Nutrition. Energetic and reputable individual possessing strong work ethic, professional demeanor,Exceptional customer service and decision-making skills. Experience in remote teaching assistance for Charter Schools -Special Education.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Evangel Church
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
06.2025 - Current
  • Organized materials needed for each activity prior to the start of VBS sessions.
  • Led small groups of children through various activities such as arts and crafts, music, games and other interactive learning experiences.

Teacher

Metuchen Christian Academy
Metuchen, New Jersey
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
  • Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
  • Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
  • Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
  • Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
  • Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.

Educator-Special Education

Charter Schools/EOC
Philadelphia, PA
08.2020 - Current
  • Provided remote one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help.
  • Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
  • Delivered instructor support by assisting with curriculum development and administering tests.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.

Linguistic Annotator

LDC (University of Pennsylvania)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
04.2017 - 09.2020

Linguistic Annotation

  • SIREN Data Scouting
  • Situation Frame Training
  • SIREN Situation Frame
  • SIREN Simple Semantic Annotation
  • CAMIO Data Scouting
  • CAMIO Text Localization
  • CAMIO Data Auditing

Teacher- English and Math Enrichment

A Grade Ahead
Iselin, NJ
10.2017 - 03.2020

Teaching

  • Teach English and Math for Elementary School Students
  • Grade Homework for all grade level
  • Help students with Homework

Community Nutrition Volunteer

Rutgers University-NJ SNAP-Ed
New Brunswick, NJ
11.2014 - 12.2016

Nutrition Education

  • Provided Nutrition Education at Elementary schools,Women,Infant, and Children (WIC) Program and Health care centers
  • Offered practical information on nutrition, cooking, food safety, and physical activity to address the needs of audiences at every stage of life.

Professor-Dept of Food Service Mgmt and Dietetics

Bharath College Of Science And Management
, India
01.2004 - 05.2005

Professor of Food service mgmt and Dietetics

  • Menu planning at various food service facility.
  • Management and Accounting in Hospitality Industry
  • Quantity Food Production and Service
  • Food Service Mgmt
  • Sanitation and Safety in Food service
  • Procedures for Receiving and storing Foods

Nutrition/Dietetic Assistant

Neelam Hospital
, India
10.2002 - 11.2004

Assistant Nutritionist

  • Given basic nutritional and/or dietary instructions to patients, as directed based on RDA
  • Often called on to answer nutrition questions for Patients
  • Assisted in discussing nutrition needs for each patient with the patient’s family and physicians.
  • Assisted in presenting menu options to Patients that fit their diets and medical requirements.
  • Performed other related duties as assigned
  • Calculated Patient's Body Mass Index(BMI)
  • Assisted in reviewing patients diet history and diet modification

Thesis

Cauvery College For Women
, India
01.2002 - 04.2002

Assessment of Nutritional status of police women

One hundred police women were selected and their health status were assessed through:

  • Blood work: Blood samples were taken and the Hemoglobin (Hb) level were checked and noted.
  • Blood Pressure : Blood pressure were checked for each women police through BP apparatus.
  • Pulse Rate:Pulse rate were noted down before and after the police women's physical exercise.
  • Body mass index : BMI was calculated by measuring the height and weight of the women police.
  • Nutrition Intake: Daily Dietary intake was assessed through questionnaire

Dietetic Internship

Apollo Hospitals
Chennai, India
03.2001 - 04.2001

Dietetic Intern:

  • Coordinated food service with other departments to ensure optimum patient recovery & satisfaction
  • Practiced the nutrition care process for interviewing and counseling patients
  • Furthered clinician knowledge base by preparing and presenting case studies on various medical conditions
  • Assessed adult and pediatric patient nutrition status and provided nutrition education resources, counseling, and guidance to improve health outcomes
  • Assisted dietitian in conducting customer service quality management

Catering Internship

Cauvery College For Women(Hostel)
, India
01.2000 - 01.2001

Catering Intern

  • Evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and taste through observation and tasting in order to determine if it is fresh, properly portioned and prepared correctly
  • Cooks and prepares food according to production guidelines and recipes
  • Reports safety hazards discovered in the location to management
  • Maintain a clean, safe and sanitary work station, equipment, and utensils
  • Reads and uses computer generated standard menus and recipes to prepare meals
  • Ensures the safe and sanitary storage of unused food to prevent spoilage
  • Communicates with other persons of a higher grade regarding menu problems
  • Uses correct portions when cutting, preparing, and serving items

Education

Human Resource And Administration

Synergy Home Care
01.2022

School Nutrition

Whitson's Culinary Group
08.2021

Computer Certificate Program -

IT America Inc
Edison,NJ
04.2016

Master of Science - Food Service Management And Dietetics

Bharathidasan University-Cauvery College For Women
India
04.2002

Dietetic Internship Certificate

Apollo Hospitals
India
03.2001

Hostel Catering Internship Certificate

Cauvery College For Women
India
07.2001

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics

Bharathidasan University
India
04.2000

Yoga Certificate Program

Seethalakshmi Ramasamy College
India
04.2000

Bakery Demonstration Certificate

Seethalakshmi Ramasamy College
India
04.1999

Passion/Hobby

Additional Information
Online
03.2020

Skills

  • Good attention to details
  • Ability to work to structured deadlines
  • Willingness to learn / good work ethic
  • Good time management
  • Ability to be a self-starter and take own initiative
  • Ability to function effectively as part of a team
  • Proficiency in Teaching,Language Annotation,Computer, Skills Nutrition and Diet Education
  • Knowledge of SQL,Data warehouse,UNIX and QC
  • Motivation and Enthusiasm
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Special Education teaching
  • Food Service management-Administrative Support
  • Human Resource and Administration
  • School Nutrition-Support
  • Effective Customer Service
  • Health(Nutrition) Education-Community
  • Social Media Management
  • Personal assistance

Timeline

Volunteer

Evangel Church
06.2025 - Current

Teacher

Metuchen Christian Academy
09.2022 - 08.2023

Educator-Special Education

Charter Schools/EOC
08.2020 - Current

Teacher- English and Math Enrichment

A Grade Ahead
10.2017 - 03.2020

Linguistic Annotator

LDC (University of Pennsylvania)
04.2017 - 09.2020

Community Nutrition Volunteer

Rutgers University-NJ SNAP-Ed
11.2014 - 12.2016

Professor-Dept of Food Service Mgmt and Dietetics

Bharath College Of Science And Management
01.2004 - 05.2005

Nutrition/Dietetic Assistant

Neelam Hospital
10.2002 - 11.2004

Thesis

Cauvery College For Women
01.2002 - 04.2002

Dietetic Internship

Apollo Hospitals
03.2001 - 04.2001

Catering Internship

Cauvery College For Women(Hostel)
01.2000 - 01.2001

Human Resource And Administration

Synergy Home Care

School Nutrition

Whitson's Culinary Group

Computer Certificate Program -

IT America Inc

Master of Science - Food Service Management And Dietetics

Bharathidasan University-Cauvery College For Women

Dietetic Internship Certificate

Apollo Hospitals

Hostel Catering Internship Certificate

Cauvery College For Women

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics

Bharathidasan University

Yoga Certificate Program

Seethalakshmi Ramasamy College

Bakery Demonstration Certificate

Seethalakshmi Ramasamy College

Passion/Hobby

Additional Information
Ramya Nagarajan