Ritu David
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Experienced, knowledgeable, and caring Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent classroom management skills, and expertise in implementing instruction to cater to the learning styles and needs of individual students. Skilled in fostering a positive and encouraging classroom environment and engaging students in discussion, while making them feel secure and confident. Analytical problem-solver, successful in calmly approaching students during conflict and providing appropriate interventions to resolve concerns.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary and Middle School Lead Teacher
St. Timothy School
Stone Mountain, GA
02.2016 - 05.2022
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Arranged classroom to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion to increase classroom interaction.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures to facilitate maximum learning and achievement by each student.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement, as well as to celebrate students' achievements.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators and other staff members regarding curriculum implementation and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment to ensure measurable progress for all students.
Elementary Lead Teacher for 3rd and 1st Grade
Indian Creek Elementary School
Clarkston, GA
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Utilized various instructional resources including textbooks, worksheets, manipulatives and digital media to create and implement lesson plans for various learning styles.
- Reviewed state curriculum standards and incorporated them into lesson plans.
- Created a positive learning environment through classroom management strategies.
- Integrated character education into the curriculum to promote social and emotional learning.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and attendance.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs and assisted in the implementation of IEPs for special education students.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods.
- Worked with school administrators to implement classroom management policies for grade level.
Elementary Lead Teacher
St. Timothy School
Stone Mountain, GA
07.2005 - 04.2006
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
- Facilitated small group sessions for targeted instruction in Social Studies and Science.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Assessed student learning through varied assessments.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies.
Elementary Lead Teacher 3rd Grade
Indian Creek Christian School
Stone Mountain, Georgia
08.2001 - 07.2005
- Utilized various instructional resources including textbooks, worksheets, and manipulatives to create and implement engaging and effective lesson plans.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Instructed large groups of students using lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on activities.
- Facilitated small group sessions for targeted instruction in reading or math.
- Assessed student performance on tests and assignments to measure progress.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and attendance.
- Supervised student lunchroom activities on a daily basis.
- Monitored student behavior in class and during recess periods.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic progress.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Counseled students who were having difficulty in the classroom or at home.
- Met with administrators regularly to discuss instructional progress and success of teaching strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/Religious Studies
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-1997
High School Diploma -
Redan High School
Stone Mountain, GA06-1993
Skills
- Certified to Teach K-8th GPSC Certificate ID 965751
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi
- Clear public speaking skills
- Comprehensive Curriculum Development
- Creative lesson planning
- Creating, Administering, and Grading Assessments
- Research and writing
- Subject matter expertise
- Effective Classroom Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education
- Large Group, Small group, and individual instruction
- Student Engagement
- Flexible and adaptive
- Student-Centered Learning with attention to different learning styles
- Specialize in motivating students
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Heavy Community Involvement
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Excellent Parent-Teacher Communication
Affiliations
- Helper to husband as he has been leading youth ministry at Indian Creek Baptist Church from the last 15 years and heading international ministry in slums of Indian for the 11 years.
- Wife of 27 years to awesome husband, mom of three incredible sons, ages 26, 24, and 18, and grandmother to the most precious 1 year old granddaughter in the world!
- Helper in caregiving to aging parents and sister who has Down Syndrome.
Accomplishments
- Published author
- First book was published in 2020 titled, Truth Versus Tradition: Seeing Clearly in 20/20 and Beyond More books to be published soon!
- Former talk show host
- Current Sunday School Teacher
Certification
- Certified K-8th by Georgia Professional Standards Commission
- Certification ID: 965751
- Experienced in helping teach Special Education Students with two special courses taken in that field
- Experienced in working with ESOL students
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Websites
Helping: What a Beautiful Purpose!
- One of the most challenging and purpose filled roles I play is that of a helper.
- Helping my husband bring the gospel and other necessities to kids and their parents at Extended Stay Hotels in Stone Mountain and across the oceans to the slums of India!
- Helping young ladies find their role and purpose in society and the Kingdom of God!
- Helping the caregivers of my aging parents and sister who has Down Syndrome.
- Helping young minds unlock their God-given potential by teaching them to excell in academic skills and discovering their talents.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary and Middle School Lead Teacher
St. Timothy School
02.2016 - 05.2022
Elementary Lead Teacher for 3rd and 1st Grade
Indian Creek Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2014
Elementary Lead Teacher
St. Timothy School
07.2005 - 04.2006
Elementary Lead Teacher 3rd Grade
Indian Creek Christian School
08.2001 - 07.2005
Master of Arts - Teacher Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/Religious Studies
Georgia State University
High School Diploma -
Redan High School
- Certified K-8th by Georgia Professional Standards Commission
- Certification ID: 965751
- Experienced in helping teach Special Education Students with two special courses taken in that field
- Experienced in working with ESOL students
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