Sumitha Thilakkumar
FREMONT,CA
Summary
Accomplished primary school educator for 3 years in classroom settings. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Brier Elementary School
Fremont, CA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Connect with special need student and sensing this child's exceptional needs
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
- Distributed tests, assignments and handouts per teacher specifications.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Primary School Teacher
Pratham International School
Bangalore , India
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Mathematics Teacher
Gnanadeepam Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Tamilnadu, India
06.2008 - 04.2010
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Education
Bachelor of Education - High School Teaching
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Thirunelveli , India04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Thirunelveli , India04.2006
Skills
- Interactive Learning
- Relationship Building
- Student Counseling
- Class Management
- Mathematics Instruction
- Child Development
- Activity Planning
- Patience and Persistence
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Team building
- Field Trip Oversight
Timeline
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Brier Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Primary School Teacher
Pratham International School
05.2016 - 06.2017
Mathematics Teacher
Gnanadeepam Matriculation Higher Secondary School
06.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Education - High School Teaching
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University