Shreya Patel
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Woolridge Montessori Academy
05.2022 - Current
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Assisted and supervised 17 children through entire school day.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
Shift Leader
Firehouse Subs
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner, preserving strong working relationships in the process.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Nutrition Assistant
Child Malnutrition Treatment Center
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Increased patient satisfaction through attentive service and timely delivery of meals.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to food safety regulations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of patient information, including food allergies, preferences, and dietary restrictions.
- Assisted in conducting nutritional assessments for patients upon admission, contributing valuable input towards their care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in nutrition services.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting changes in health status and nutritional status.
Nutritionist
Department Of Central Research Services
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Assessment of 24-Dietary recall logs, informed consent process with subject.
- Determine subject demographics and assessment of socio economics status.
- Conduct Anthropometry assessment - TSF & MUAC.
- Conduct Hemoglobin status assessment.
Dietitian
Sodexo Food Solutions India Pvt. Ltd Hospital
11.2013 - 04.2014
- Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs and conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized nutrition plans and providing ongoing counseling.
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition for managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
- Assisted in menu development for institutional settings to ensure compliance with dietary guidelines and accommodate diverse needs of residents or patients.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Bryant And Stratton College
Chesterfield, VA08.2022
Master of Science - Food And Nutrition
Sardar Patel University
Vidhyanagar, Gujarat, India04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Sardar Patel University
Vidhyanagar, Gujarat, India03.2010
Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Fine Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Literacy development
- Gross Motor Skills
- Health and safety
- Mathematics Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Child Development
- Bilingual in English, Hindi, & Gujarati
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child development expertise
- Activity Planning
Certification
- Certified in CPR Training - January 2022
- Child Abuse Neglect
- Daily Health Observation
- Professional Development Certificate for Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff - August 2022
- Professional Development Certificate for Infant Toddler Care: Emotional and Social Development September 2022
- Certificate of Daily Health Obervation (DHO) - November 2022
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Woolridge Montessori Academy
05.2022 - Current
Shift Leader
Firehouse Subs
10.2017 - 07.2022
Nutrition Assistant
Child Malnutrition Treatment Center
12.2014 - 08.2016
Nutritionist
Department Of Central Research Services
07.2014 - 12.2014
Dietitian
Sodexo Food Solutions India Pvt. Ltd Hospital
11.2013 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Bryant And Stratton College
Master of Science - Food And Nutrition
Sardar Patel University
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Sardar Patel University
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