Ritu Raj
Campbell,CA
Summary
A self-directed leader who believes in team empowerment. Embrace diversity and build inclusiveness by celebrating unique identities, valuing differences, and empowering the invisible. Seamlessly connects with diverse stakeholders, collaborates across divisions, and is a detail-oriented worker with proven skills in office management and outstanding customer service. Known for excelling in a deadline-driven environment with data-driven decisions. A Growth Mindset Individual, recognized at every step of career path for a positive attitude, quality output, and work effort; maintains the highest professional ethics and standards. A lifelong learner with a dual master's degree in teaching and educational leadership with fifteen-plus years of experience helping students achieve education goals by tapping on their inner strength. Hardworking professional focused on enforcing district and school policies, optimizing procedures, and improving student behavior using Restorative Justice practices and NLP. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution, and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as an advocate leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration | Attendance Coordinator
The Harker School
06.2020 - Current
- Liaison between teachers, parents, and Dean of Students while tracking attendance of 800+ students
- Cultivated collaborative work culture by encouraging open communication channels among team members, which led to increased job satisfaction rates among employees
- Assign appropriate sanctions for attendance policy violations
- Coordinates logistics for programs, events, and field trips with faculty and parents
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize the safety and security of the student body in the organization
- Dedicated, quality-focused professional offering with solid office administration, management, and confidential record-keeping qualifications
- Supported school administration with accurate, up-to-date attendance data for decision-making purposes
- Assisted in developing an effective tardiness policy to reduce late arrivals and improve punctuality
- Collaborated with teachers to identify patterns of absenteeism, leading to targeted intervention strategies
- Coordinated with academic counselors to address individual student attendance issues and provide necessary support
- Maintained open communication channels with parents, improving student attendance accountability
- Contacted parents regarding student absences based on attendance policies
Operations Manager | After School Program Director
The Harker Preschool
08.2013 - 05.2020
- Directly supported and supervised 10 teachers, 12 teaching assistants, 6 substitute teachers, and 100+ students in early elementary ages
- Managed daily operations, including logistics coordination, staff scheduling, and functional after-school budget management
- Trained, mentored, and coached teacher assistants on school philosophy and mission
- Planned and approved age-appropriate after-school environments
- Facilitated full-cycle recruitment for four teachers and seven teaching assistants, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring
- Increased after-school enrollment by 50 % in 12 months by providing a wide range of engaging and enriching activities for students and safe nurturing care.
- Observed new teachers' strengths and initiated a mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Supported students' social-emotional development by incorporating character education activities into the daily programming.
- Implemented student safety measures across the program to minimize accidents.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Primary Grade Teacher | Assistant Director
Action Day Primary Plus
01.2008 - 07.2013
- Assisted the Director in managing all aspects of administrative operations to ensure maximum enrollment
- Oversaw and maintained the annual budget of $30k for the teachers' professional development training, purchasing, and advertising
- Communicated with parents through enrollment tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct interactions
- Oversaw business calendar of events and scheduled key initiatives
- Trained and mentored 25 new employees on educational practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them successfully adapt to their new roles.
- Operated as the Interim School Director for 6 months in the Director’s absence
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Collaborated with the Director to initiate a cultural competency training series to inform teachers on cultivating diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments for students
- Trained and mentored 25 new employees on educational practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Instructed in Pre-Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten classes when not in the office
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained accurate student progress, attendance, and behavior records to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Organized extracurricular activities, such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
Education
Master’s - educational leadership
The University of Illinois Urbana
Champaign, Illinois06.2020
Continue Education Certificate - Self Leadership Transmission
Stanford University
Stanford, California06.2019
Continue Education Certificate -
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, Massachusetts06.2018
Master’s - Teaching
American TESOL Institute
Tampa, Florida06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Psychology
Patna University
India09.1996
Skills
- Policy Development
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Performance Improvement
- Interpersonal Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- School Community Relations
- Discipline management
- School Administration
- Operations Oversight
- Attendance monitoring
- Budget Development
- Student Counseling
- Organizing Mind with NLP
Techniques/Bioengineering
Interests
Professional Development – Be Extraordinary, Super Brain, The Silva ULTRAMIND System, Mastering Authentic Networking, Unlimited Leadership, The Habit of Ferocity, Speak and Inspire Certified NLP Practitioner, Certified Holistic Wellness Life Coach, Energy Healer
accredited by International Coach Federation (ICF)
Timeline
Administration | Attendance Coordinator
The Harker School
06.2020 - Current
Operations Manager | After School Program Director
The Harker Preschool
08.2013 - 05.2020
Primary Grade Teacher | Assistant Director
Action Day Primary Plus
01.2008 - 07.2013
Master’s - educational leadership
The University of Illinois Urbana
Continue Education Certificate - Self Leadership Transmission
Stanford University
Continue Education Certificate -
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Master’s - Teaching
American TESOL Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Psychology
Patna University
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