The document is a resume for Lekha Rajiv, who has over 9 years of experience as a kindergarten and elementary school teacher in Canada and India. She has strong leadership, communication, and relationship building skills. Her experience includes teaching kindergarten through grade 2 in India and volunteering as a teaching assistant in Canada.

1. LEKHA RAJIV
82 Pilkington Drive, Toronto, ON, M1L 0A7
Ph. (416) 289-0981, (647) 863-1386
Email: lekharajiv2007@gmail.com
Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher
Self-directed, qualified and enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to
fostering students’ development. Highly articulate with excellent interpersonal skills to
deal with students, colleagues, administrators and parents. Successful in leading and
supporting student activities.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
 Over nine years of teaching experience at kindergarten and elementary school level
 Outstanding leadership skills to oversee instructional activities that contribute to an
environment where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experience
 Strong commitment to making meaningful improvements to curriculum and to harness
extracurricular activities to add value to learning
 Experience in managing continuous student growth and achievement appropriate for age
groups, subject area, and/or program classifications
 Ability to establish positive relationships with parents and co-workers
 Strong communication skills, able to speak fluently in English, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam
 Competent in all Microsoft Office applications
 Canadian Red Cross - Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
ECE Student Field Practicum 2012-2013
Field experience: Centre For Early Learning, Chester YMCA, City of Toronto - Danforth.
 Provided supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips, and special activities that
facilitated children’s cognitive, social, language, physical and sensory motor development.
 Supervised children during outdoor and indoor activities with utmost care and adhered to
safety requirements.
 Implemented positive guidance strategies through modelling, respectful behaviour, good
manners, etc.
 Organized spontaneous and planned activities based on cues and interests of children.
 Supported children in learning new activities such as Yoga, American Sign Language, etc.
 Introduced multicultural activities and attempted to teach children about diversity to make
them global citizens of the world.
 Directed and supervised ‘Circle Time’ with children.
 Maintained daily log of children’s activities, behaviors and progress and reviewed weekly
with parents.
 Implemented and advocated healthy nutritional habits to children and parents.

2. LEKHA RAJIV
(416) 289-0981, (647) 863-1386
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE (continued)
Teaching Assistant (Volunteer) 2009 – 2010
Cedar Drive Junior Public School, Scarborough
 Assisted Grade 4 Teacher to manage the classroom by helping students to complete Math
exercises, practice their reading skills and provided feedback to the Teacher on students’
progress
 Helped ESL Teacher to provide one-on-one assistance to students from diverse backgrounds,
to improve their reading, communication and writing skills, and helped to monitor progress
of children and discuss with teacher on a regular basis.
Grade 2 Teacher June 2003- Nov 2003
CMS Higher Secondary School, India
 Prepared report cards with individual feedback to parents
 Organized field trips to museums and parks to bridge the gap between text book knowledge
in History and Social Studies and the practical world.
Grade 1 Teacher April 2002 –June 2003
CMS Higher Secondary School, India
 Conducted science experiments to explain the topics through simple practical methods such
as use of balloons to produce static electricity, study magnetic properties and magnetic law of
attraction and repulsion using magnets and objects.
 Used creative and enjoyable approach to develop the knowledge of students in relation to the
requirements of the curriculum
 Implemented after-school programs for students interested in extra-curricular activities such
as sports, music and dance.
Senior and Junior Kindergarten October 1994-April 2002
CMS Higher Secondary School, India
 Identified, selected, and modified instructional resources to meet the needs of the students
belonging to various backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
 Engaged students’ interest by organizing creative lessons and cooperative games such as
Hangman to develop vocabulary and knowledge of specific subjects
 Utilized audio-visual methods such as screening Disney cartoon movies to sustain interest
and stimulate creativity
EDUCATION
Early Childhood Education Diploma 2011-Present
Centennial College
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) 2001
Bharathiar University
References Available Upon Request