Ridima Babhoota
Bothell,WA
Summary
Proven educator with a track record of fostering student engagement and emotional well-being at Northshore School District. Skilled in classroom management and positive reinforcement, adept at enhancing academic growth and inclusion for diverse learners. Excelled in mentoring and behavior modeling, significantly improving learning environments. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and cultural awareness, ensuring high levels of student and parent satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Substitute Teacher
Northshore School District
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Mentored struggling students through individualized support and targeted interventions.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, enabling students to continuously improve their work quality and understanding of course material.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices for teaching and learning.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse learners, including English language learners and students with special needs, promoting inclusion within the classroom setting.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, leading to a more focused learning environment for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Elementary Lead Teacher
Kindercare - Champions (Before and After School)
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Increased parent involvement by fostering strong relationships and maintaining open lines of communication.
Elementary School English Teacher
LVIS, India
07.2018 - 02.2023
Elementary School Teacher English
GVS, India
04.2012 - 01.2018
Management Trainee
Genpact
01.2006 - 04.2011
- Handled a team of 23 people and managed the accounts payable process - Linde (based out of UK)
- Improved management skills by participating in rigorous training programs and workshops.
- Assisted supervisors in setting clear goals, establishing priorities, and monitoring progress to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Acted with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote culture of company.
Technical Support Analyst - Dell
Wipro
09.2004 - 03.2006
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through empathetic listening and effective communication skills.
- Resolved complex technical issues pertaining to Inspiron laptops for clients, enhancing overall system performance.
- Monitored laptops in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
- Offered remote support for clients via phone and email.
- Managed a diverse caseload of technical inquiries while maintaining a focus on quality service delivery and prompt issue resolution.
- Provided remote assistance to customers in resolving software and hardware issues.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Education
MDU,India
Rohtak, India03.2013
MBA - Personnel Management
BIMS, Pune
Pune, India03.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of Delhi
Delhi, India03.2004
High School Diploma -
LVM, Delhi
Delhi, India03.2000
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Organization
- Student Engagement
- Cultural Awareness
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Modeling
Certification
- Certificate of Online 30 hour School Age Basics : Initial Training Requirement by Schools out Washington
- State of Washington Education Certificate (Emergency Substitute Teacher) - valid till June 30th, 2025
- Do It Right, Serve It Safe! A training program covering the safe preparation and handling of food and purchased the Washington State Food Worker Card valid till July 26th, 2025 from Snohomish County Health Department.
- Completed the CPR Training Certification valid till 03.02.2026
Training
- Training
- Mandated Reporter - Recognizing and reporting child abuse
- Universal Precautions Training
- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
- Electronic Attendance Training
- Health and Safety Training
- Medication Management
- Families Experiencing Homelessness
- Immunization in Child Care
- What every employee must be told: Workplace Discrimination (Full Course-WA)
- Understanding Boundaries (Full course - WA)
- Classified Employment Information Packet (Custom)
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention -Full course including HIV, WA
- What every employee must be told: Professional Boundaries with students (Full Course-WA)
- What every employee must be told: Rights and Responsibilities (Full Course-WA)
- What every employee must be told: Sexual Discrimination (Full Course-WA)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Punjabi
Limited Working
Timeline
Emergency Substitute Teacher
Northshore School District
02.2024 - Current
Elementary Lead Teacher
Kindercare - Champions (Before and After School)
07.2023 - Current
Elementary School English Teacher
LVIS, India
07.2018 - 02.2023
Elementary School Teacher English
GVS, India
04.2012 - 01.2018
Management Trainee
Genpact
01.2006 - 04.2011
Technical Support Analyst - Dell
Wipro
09.2004 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Education
MDU,India
MBA - Personnel Management
BIMS, Pune
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of Delhi
High School Diploma -
LVM, Delhi
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