Waheeda Pothigara

• Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Implemented a positive reward system to motivate students and reinforce good behavior, resulting in a more productive classroom environment.
• Organized various extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips, extending learning opportunities beyond the standard curriculum.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.

• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in grades 3 to 5.
• Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
• Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.

• Developed curriculum and instruction tailored to the needs of the classroom, ensuring that each lesson was both accessible and challenging.
• Provided meaningful instruction to improve student understanding of texts and critical thinking, fostering an environment where students actively participated in their learning.
• Shared innovative teaching techniques and introduced project-based learning to help students develop practical skills alongside academic knowledge.
• Engaged students in hands-on activities that complemented the traditional learning approach, enhancing their ability to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios.
• Created and executed detailed lesson plans that incorporated diverse teaching methods suitable for different learning styles, with an emphasis on interactivity and student involvement.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.

• Created and developed comprehensive curriculum for various sessions, ensuring content was engaging and met educational standards.
• Designed detailed lesson plans that were tailored to foster a dynamic and interactive learning environment.
• Planned and implemented a wide range of activities, crafts, and games aimed at promoting hands-on learning and reinforcing key educational concepts.
• Managed and led a team of 8 mentors, providing guidance and support to ensure effective delivery of educational programs.
• Organized and structured the sessions, coordinating the logistics and flow to maximize educational impact.
• Designed promotional materials, including the creation of a flyer to advertise and inform about the sessions, contributing to increased participation and interest.
• Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Bembala was a UN initiated, Global Women Empowerment program for women and children to rescue , rehabilitate, train and set up for success in major metropolitan cities. I played a key founding role in concepting, organizing and launching the first Bembala program in India. I led the external communications with investors, drove weekly, monthly and quarterly activities leading to the launch of the project. Created and presented trianing for medical counselors. Authored and sent monthly newsletters to over 5000 subscribers.

• Assisted program manager with developing budget and schedule.
• Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.

United Efforts is a project by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) to enable students to discover career options, find educational institutes and provide financial support throughout their education career. I was part of the founding career counseling and advisory team.

• Equipped students with job search skills to increase success chances.
• Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
• Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
• Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores and documents.
• Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background.
• Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.

• Helped build welcoming community for non-native students by assisting with planning and implementation of on boarding events each quarter.
• Led orientations for over 100 international students each year.
• Managed team communication and developed cohesive talking points for events and actions.
• Coordinated documents, forms and other records using records management systems.
• Conducted tours, orientation , educational sessions and answered emails and language support for students and families.