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Ruthra Dashinakali

Ruthra Dashinakali

Singapore

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Sunflower Preschool @ Bukit Batok
05.2024 - Current

I am currently pursuing a Full-Time Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education to further my career development. As a result, I made the decision to transition from my role as Lead Teacher to a Part-Time Assistant Teacher position in order to accommodate the scheduling needs of my course.

  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
  • Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
  • Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
  • Monitored student progress regularly, using assessments to adjust instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Supported lead teacher in organising field trips, enhancing real-world connections to classroom content for increased understanding.
  • Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
  • Supported students with special needs, implementing strategies to facilitate their participation and learning.
  • Developed and executed lesson plans tailored to meet diverse student needs, fostering inclusive learning environment.
  • Fostered positive and supportive classroom atmosphere, encouraging student participation and confidence.

N1 Preschool Teacher

Sunflower Preschool
12.2021 - 05.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
  • Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Enhanced children's social skills by organising group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
  • Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.

Assistant Teacher

Sunflower Preschool
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • For career progression I took Full-Time Advanced certificate in early years course and I started working as Assistant Teacher at Sunflower Preschool @ Bukit Batok.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted lead teacher in providing individualised attention to students, resulting in improved overall performance.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
  • Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
  • Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.

Assistant Teacher

PCF Sparkletots
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted lead teacher in providing individualised attention to students, resulting in improved overall performance.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
  • Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
  • Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.

BCA/BASIC CARE ASSISTANT

Alexandra Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • This Job's scope is to be an assistant for nurses and attend to patients' needs and perform basic patient care under the guidance of trained nurses
  • Assists the Registered/Enrolled Nurses in providing basic care planned for patients
  • Change bed linen and make up beds
  • Dresses and assists with personal hygiene of patients
  • Gives and removes bedpans and urinals for patients
  • Attends to skin care of helpless or immobile patients with stable conditions
  • Assists with lifting, moving and transporting patients
  • Serve meals and remove meal trays
  • Assist patients with good swallowing reflexes and able to drink and eat normally
  • Assists Registered/Enrolled Nurses in observing general condition of patients and reports observations to the nurse-in-charge
  • Assists the Registered/Enrolled Nurses in treatment under supervision
  • At all times escalate if unsure
  • Assists with general duties: Answers call bells and give assistance within the constraints of his/her responsibilities

Receptionist

PSA Terminal Tanjong Pagar
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • This job's scope is to handle complaints from dormitory workers that are quarantined in the floatel by phone calls and whatsapp texts and calls
  • Liaising with mom & employers of the workers via emails
  • Use the RMS hotel reservation system for the rooming of the workers
  • Roll call of workers

Ticketing Crew

Jurong Bird Park
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • This job was my internship job for my nitec job I continued a few more months as part time the duties to be done is to meet the needs and wants of the customer answering enquiries selling of tickets through galaxy pos system upselling of other parks combo tickets and other ad hoc jobs that's being given by the manager

Food & Events Crew

Carnival Wiz Events Company
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • The main job duties are doing and manning the station for popcorn, candy floss, hotdog buns, sweet corn, churros and ice cream and cleaning duties after the work is done

Events Crew

Jkids Events Company
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • This Job's main duties to be done is manning game booths, stagehand, setting up and dismantling back the tables, cleaning the area that was used for the carnival
  • (Ad-hoc job)

Education

ACECCE

National Institute of Early Childhood Development
NIE
10-2025

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -

NIEC
01.2025

FUNDAMENTALS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD YEARS -

Asian International College
01.2021

NITEC IN TRAVEL & TOURISM SERVICES -

ITE COLLEGE WEST
01.2020

N-LEVEL CERTIFICATE -

Bukit Batok Secondary School
01.2017

Primary School Leaving Examination(PSLE) -

Bukit Timah Primary School
01.2013

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Powerpoint
  • Excel sheet
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Behavior management
  • Lesson planning
  • Learning support
  • Teaching strategies
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Student rapport building

Languages

ENGLISH
TAMIL

Hobbies and Interests

  • Yoga
  • Reading Books
  • Photography
  • Baking

Nric

T0138300G

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

Sunflower Preschool @ Bukit Batok
05.2024 - Current

N1 Preschool Teacher

Sunflower Preschool
12.2021 - 05.2024

Assistant Teacher

Sunflower Preschool
01.2021 - 01.2022

Assistant Teacher

PCF Sparkletots
01.2021 - 12.2021

BCA/BASIC CARE ASSISTANT

Alexandra Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020

Receptionist

PSA Terminal Tanjong Pagar
05.2020 - 07.2020

Ticketing Crew

Jurong Bird Park
06.2019 - 01.2020

Food & Events Crew

Carnival Wiz Events Company
01.2018 - 01.2020

Events Crew

Jkids Events Company
01.2016 - 01.2019

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -

NIEC

FUNDAMENTALS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD YEARS -

Asian International College

NITEC IN TRAVEL & TOURISM SERVICES -

ITE COLLEGE WEST

N-LEVEL CERTIFICATE -

Bukit Batok Secondary School

Primary School Leaving Examination(PSLE) -

Bukit Timah Primary School

ACECCE

National Institute of Early Childhood Development
Ruthra Dashinakali