Padmashree Prabakaran Monroy
International Educator & Curriculum Management
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated educational professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Department Chair
The American School of Guatemala
Guatemala
01.2018 - Current
- Forged a cohesive, supportive team after creation and administration of the Lower School Science
- Department
- Coordinated as key liaison between the Guatemalan Ministry of Education and the US-accredited awarding bodies accredited by CAG, while working on various projects to enhance its academic curriculum
- Expanded beyond the traditional media resources to create educator materials and plans during
- COVID pandemic delivery of instruction Later tailored to meet concurrent needs when back on campus
- Established and generated broad consensus for NGSS plans across the Department and executed them
- Created and improved summative assessments plans for Lower School where I independently executed, proposed and put in place strategies for teaching standards
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Managed teams of Lower School professionals focused on improving department initiatives.
- Managed divisional marketing, advertising and new product development regarding curricular needs.
- Led team of Lower School teacher leaders reporting to Board of Directors.
- Drove performance initiatives, facilitating increment in revenue with .
Teaching Professional
The American School of Guatemala
Guatemala
06.2010 - Current
- Dedicated educator
- Offered training and support solutions for learning program development
- Data collection on various learning systems to compare eficacy and implement next-level approaches
- Actively assess expressed needs of individuals and community to guide program research and creation, especially in the classroom catering to diverse needs
- Passionate educator with experience in developing and implementing diverse curriculums
- Highly skilled at motivating students through growth mindset and positive reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Founding Director
Fundacion Autismo Guatemala
Guatemala
01.2012 - 11.2021
- Experience Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Worked to create one of the first, higher-education centers, locally dedicated to research, professional development and training, for autism and other learning-related disabilities
- Creation of a scholarship program for the Guatemalan Autism Foundation, to help families to access special needs education in Guatemala
- Co-create materials and provide relevant therapy to clients
Grade Level Coordinator
Colegio Americano de Guatemala
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
- Planned lessons according to district national standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities through
- PBL-based projects & Genius Hour
- Build and conserve positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
- Delivery of professional development and project planning
- Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach
- Well-versed in classroom and online technologies
Lead Educator
Equity American School
Guatemala
01.2006 - 05.2010
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support the needs of students
- Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network
- Collaborated with other educators to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues, for ESL students
- Planned and prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
Learning Support Specialist
Abingdon & Witney College
Witney
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to di erent learning abilities and needs
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents
- Aided in mentoring new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and sta on laws and regulations governing special education
- Related Founder Member of the Guatemalan Autism Foundation
Education
Associate of Arts - International Teaching
Framingham State University
Massachussetts 06.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Education
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United Kingdom 09.1999 - 06.2002
Skills
Business planning
undefinedCertification
Certification in A Developmental Approach to Maximizing Language and Literacy Skills A Developmental Approach to Maximizing Language and Literacy Skills Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Timeline
MakerEducation Certification by Consilience Learning Reimagined
10-2018
Advanced Coach by The National School Reform Faculty
09-2018
Department Chair
The American School of Guatemala
01.2018 - Current
Certification in A Developmental Approach to Maximizing Language and Literacy Skills A Developmental Approach to Maximizing Language and Literacy Skills Harvard University Graduate School of Education
11-2017
Certified Coach by the National School Reform Faculty
07-2017
Founding Director
Fundacion Autismo Guatemala
01.2012 - 11.2021
Grade Level Coordinator
Colegio Americano de Guatemala
01.2012 - 01.2016
Teaching Professional
The American School of Guatemala
06.2010 - Current
Associate of Arts - International Teaching
Framingham State University
06.2007 - 07.2008
Lead Educator
Equity American School
01.2006 - 05.2010
Learning Support Specialist
Abingdon & Witney College
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Education
Oxford Brookes University
09.1999 - 06.2002
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