Lashmi V. Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Global

As an Independent Educator the focus of my consultant work has been nurturing whole families’ development of positive self-awareness as a path to creating deeper connections with themselves, with others and with the world around them. I do this through group workshops, one-on-one sessions and take home learning materials I’ve personally developed. Family Workshop Coordinator:-Organize and host family workshops that incorporate play-based learning and self inquiry to support… Show more As an Independent Educator the focus of my consultant work has been nurturing whole families’ development of positive self-awareness as a path to creating deeper connections with themselves, with others and with the world around them. I do this through group workshops, one-on-one sessions and take home learning materials I’ve personally developed. Family Workshop Coordinator:-Organize and host family workshops that incorporate play-based learning and self inquiry to support teaching families positive communication, relationship building and mindfulness practices-Develop and implement content and activities for children and parents to use in workshops and at home-Manage all administrative tasks - finances & budgeting, marketing & communications, partnership programs, ect.Early Childhood Specialist:-Mentor parents and children ages 2-6 in strategies that support emotional and social development through guided practices of self-awareness and reflection -Develop and implement individualized content and activities that children and parents can use together Show less

-Work with children in various primary and secondary schools throughout Melbourne supporting school programs-Provide targeted support to children with special learning needs and children with disabilities

Patterson Literature Magnet Primary School

Lead Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten (BILINGUAL classes - English/Spanish) Worked with students to develop skills in science, social studies, art, language arts, math and technologyAs Lead Teacher – facilitated and coordinated implementation of: -Creating lesson plans with state and nationwide objectives that integrated the child’s developmental needs with school subjects-Developing and hosting trainings for peers on best practices to incorporate… Show more Lead Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten (BILINGUAL classes - English/Spanish) Worked with students to develop skills in science, social studies, art, language arts, math and technologyAs Lead Teacher – facilitated and coordinated implementation of: -Creating lesson plans with state and nationwide objectives that integrated the child’s developmental needs with school subjects-Developing and hosting trainings for peers on best practices to incorporate new curriculum and resources-Community Nights – evenings where families could come to school to participate in community outreach -Literature Café – school-wide literacy program that integrated literature, art and the creative process-Planning and organizing excursions to various locations throughout the city -Managing the budget for school fundraising and school excursionsAWARDS:Teacher of the Year, Primary, HISD ACP, 2011Teacher of the Year, Bilingual, Patterson Primary, 2015Making A Difference Award, 2013Making A Difference Award, 2014 Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

-Coordinated between schools and Theatre Department at the university for all UH Children’s Performances-Collaborated with Theatre Department to organize pre and post-performance activities for children-Designed and implemented pre and post-performance activities for children-Reached out to schools and coordinated their attendance and managed payment

Houston, Texas Area

-Worked with ‘at risk’ students to support development of creative expression and emotional growth through use of the arts-Led poetry, acting, music, dance, and art activities for children-Helped children to create and prepare a final presentation for a family recital at the end of the program

Houston, Texas Area

-Provided instruction for infants and toddlers in social development to prepare them for primary school -Designed curriculum for children based on state and nationwide objectives for social development-Implemented sensory learning through exploration and discovery strategies-Implemented play-based learning to foster creativity and growth

Bath, Maine

-Mentored high school students in character building and communication skills-Facilitated discussions with students to support their self evaluation of development throughout the course of the summer program

Houston Isd, Effective Teacher Fellowship, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts, Theatre, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Vice President, UNICEF at UH. Co-led group of students in fundraising and advocacy campaigns at UH to benefit.