Ranji Mendle
Corte Madera,CA
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering many years of background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Millvalley community center
01.2022
Nanny
01.1995 - 01.2010
- Provided 5 days a week of child care for two children from infancy through high school graduation while simultaneously running successful small business.
Self-Employed Business Owner
Ranji's Curry
01.1995 - 01.2010
- Built and maintained an award-winning spice business with products including curries and chutneys, which were distributed in over 100 stores, including Whole Foods and Neiman Marcus
- Interviewed by Belva Davis for KRCB's "Women in Business" Show highlighting the success of small women-run businesses in the area
- Recipient of the Women's Initiative for Self-Employment Grant through which I received training on all aspects of small business management
- Received "Women of the Year" award through the Women's Initiative.
Teacher's Aide
Neil Cummings Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Supported teacher in facilitating developmentally-appropriate activities
- Managed administrative responsibilities for the classrooms, including printing, distribution of educational materials from classroom to classroom
- Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with writing and other subjects
- Monitored student activity during recess (Yard Duty) and built strong, trusting relationships with students.
Yard Duty
Hall Middle School
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Monitored students during breaks in between courses, mediated conflicts and maintained safety standards, while also provided caring, attentive support to students on a one-on-one basis.
Au Pair/Nanny
01.1976 - 01.1978
- Live-in nanny for families with children of a wide range of ages; fostered children's growth with engaging activities, reading, outdoor recreation, and cooked and cleaned for families as well
- Developed a strong knowledge of cultural difference and diversity which has enriched my interactions with children ever since.
Education
A.A. Art -
College of Marin
08.2024
Skills
- Student and parent relations
- Student Engagement
- Lunchroom Assistance
- One-to-One Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Activity Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student Support
- Teacher Support
- Behavior monitoring
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Millvalley community center
01.2022
Teacher's Aide
Neil Cummings Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.2000
Yard Duty
Hall Middle School
01.1997 - 01.1998
Nanny
01.1995 - 01.2010
Self-Employed Business Owner
Ranji's Curry
01.1995 - 01.2010
Au Pair/Nanny
01.1976 - 01.1978
A.A. Art -
College of Marin
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