Priyanthi Alahendra

Experience

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  The Chapin School Princeton, NJ

  Aug 1995 - Jan 1998

  Pre School and First Grade Teacher

  First Grade and Pre-School Teacher: •Taught all subjects•Conducted parent conferences and wrote detailed reports

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  Princeton Day School

  Aug 1998 - Jan 2007

  First Grade Teacher and Intern Coordinator

  First Grade Teacher: •Taught all subject areas: math, writing, social studies to 16-18 studentsIntern Coordinator:•Designed and implemented program for Lower School Interns•Supervised and provided feedback to all internsAdmissions Committee:•Observed student applicants•Conducted small group observation/assessments•Read files and provided feedback

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  Marin Country Day School

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2014

  First Grade Teacher and Support Teacher Program Coordinator

  Coordinator of Lower School Support Teacher Program:•designed and conducted weekly seminars using Edmodo for 11 support teachers on a variety of topics: child development, curriculum design, diversity and inclusion, sexuality and gender, assessment, design thinking, STEM learning and more•Observed support teachers twice yearly and gave written constructive feedback on lessons•coordinated book study groups•designed lesson collaborationSchool Leadership: Curriculum Review Committee, Sibley Teacher Leadership Group, Innovation and Creativity Board Committee, Teacher Development Committee, Board Finance Committee, Grade Team Leader, and Fusion Teachers of Color Affinity GroupFirst Grade Teacher: •Taught reading, writing, math, social studies and science to a group of 18-20 children•Co-created a social thinking curriculum with school counselor•Integrated technology: implement a 1:2 iPad program and utilize interactive white board•Piloted class Facebook Page, Class Blogs and Blog Portfolios•Incorporated principles of Responsive Classroom method and Mindfulness practices•Leveraged inquiry model for teaching science•Embraced principles and practices of design thinking and STEM Show less

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  The Bush School

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Lead Lower School Division of 205 students and 28 faculty/staff• Streamline Parent Education Program in Lower School to reflect the Bush School Strategic Plan around Diversity and Equity and Student Health and Wellness• Work closely with Director of Enrollment to increase the population of families of color in Lower School with a current K class with 58% families of color and a first grade class of 65% families of color• Implement student health and wellness throughout the lower school through the use of The Yale RULER social emotional program with teachers, students and families, encouraging professional opportunities and curricular development around Responsive Classroom and Mindfulness, using these practices with the adults in the community• Leverage Inquiry teaching practices across all curricular areas• Facilitate peer observations for faculty using a problem of practice protocol• Redesign hiring process to increase teacher diversity• Develop a three-pronged approach to diversity and equity work in the community through curriculum development, faculty/staff identity work and parent education• Contribute to a weekly bulletin to families• Served as an educational leadership consultant from July -January 2020 Show less •Taught reading, writing, math, social studies and science to up to 20 students•Incorporated principles of Responsive Classroom, Mindfulness and Social Emotional Learning to develop a safe and comfortable environment for students and their families•Integrated Reading and Writing Project Units of Study materials, Fountas and Pinnell word work and phonics resources as well as Leveled Literacy•Used formative and summative assessments to inform teaching and curriculum•Conducted parent conferences and write extensive student narratives•Served on Admissions Committee Show less

  • Lower School Director

    Aug 2016 - Jan 2020

  • Kindergarten Teacher

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2016
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  PRI Educational Consulting, LLC

  Jan 2020 - now

  Educational Consultant

  PRI Consulting partners closely and collaboratively with individuals, schools, and companies to develop strategic and thoughtful ways to achieve goals while centering growth and development. Services include executive coaching, teacher coaching, consulting on teacher training programs, and curriculum design. Using the principles of continual PRACTICE and intentional REFLECTION, we IMPROVE in our craft, no matter where we are in our careers.

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  PRI Educational Consulting LLC

  Jul 2023 - now

  Executive Coach

  Coaching is partnership between the coach and the client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal and professional potential. It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy for achieving those goals. The role of the coach is to help the client stay true to their goals, objectives, and commitments. A coach is a catalyst. A coach does not develop people, a coach equips people to develop themselves. Are you ready to partner with me, build your skills, and grow? Show less