Uma Maheswari Santhanam
Cary,NC
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Northern Elementary, Gilford County Schools
Greensboro, NC
05.2012 - 05.2017
- Developed strategies for creating an inclusive learning environment in the classroom.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
Teacher's Assistant
Brooks Global, Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, NC
09.2005 - 04.2012
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Guilford County School System
Greensboro, NC
01.2005 - 09.2005
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
- Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
Education
Master of Arts - Sociology
Annamalai University
India05-1994
Post Graduate Diploma - Personnel Management
Annamalai University
India06-1992
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
PSG College of Arts And Science
India05-1991
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Classroom Management
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Lunch Supervision
- Materials Preparation
- Attendance monitoring
- Literacy support
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Supervision
- Safety Guidelines
- Special Education Support
- Behavior Modeling
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- App Garden- Effective Substitute Teacher Training
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Northern Elementary, Gilford County Schools
05.2012 - 05.2017
Teacher's Assistant
Brooks Global, Guilford County Schools
09.2005 - 04.2012
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Guilford County School System
01.2005 - 09.2005
Master of Arts - Sociology
Annamalai University
Post Graduate Diploma - Personnel Management
Annamalai University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
PSG College of Arts And Science
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