Amrutha Prakasha

Amrutha Prakasha

Swim Instructor/ Deck Manager / Member Service Representative

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    MA Student

  • Education

    • International Teacher Training Organization

      2022 - 2022
      Certification Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

      5 week TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification in Guadalajara, Mexico.

    • San Jose State University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Spanish Language and Literature
    • University of San Francisco

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Irvington High School

      2013 - 2016
      High School Diploma
    • Jawaharlal Nehru University

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Arts - MA Spanish Teaching Methods, Literature & Linguistics
  • Experience

    • American Swim Academy

      Mar 2016 - Mar 2019
      Swim Instructor/ Deck Manager / Member Service Representative

      ~ Taught swimming to age groups 6 months to adults. ~ Specialized in special needs kids, preparing children for swim team and aqua baby classes. ~ Discharged lifeguard duties, alongside assessing students' levels and tailoring their swimming experience in accordance to their abilities and goals. ~ Responded to telephone/in-person/email inquiries, & provided quality service to customers and associates by accessing the electronic & paper cataloging systems and working closely with the supervisors to resolve problems on the first call to avoid escalation of issues. Show less

    • City of Fremont

      May 2018 - Sept 2018
      Boating Activity Specialist/Cashier

      ~ Assisted in the boating operations at Lake Elizabeth and discharged cashier responsibilities such as handling cash, credit or check transactions with customers,etc.

    • SJSU Spartan Recreation

      Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
      Lifeguard/ Office Assistant

      ~ Discharged lifeguard duties after being certified by the Red Cross in Lifeguarding & CPR,AED & First Aid. ~ Assisted in office duties such as scheduling, ordering supplies, accounting, etc.

    • TIMPANY CENTER

      Apr 2019 - Jun 2020
      Swim/Fitness Instructor/ Lifeguard

      ~ Discharged lifeguard duties. ~ Ran swim lessons one on one & in a group for various age groups and special abilities such as people on the spectrum, people affected by cerebral palsy, people with various injuries that need rehabilitation, etc. ~ Conducted fitness classes for people with arthritis, aqua aerobics, healthy joint & healthy back classes.

    • PetSmart

      May 2020 - Sept 2020
      Pet Care/ Sales Associate

      ~ Cleaned tanks/habitats, oversaw daily feeding and monitoring of health of the animals, and kept all stations clean. ~ Assisted current pet parents with questions and guided them to the right answer/product. ~ Discharged cashier responsibilities such as handling cash, credit or check transactions with customers,etc.

    • Freelance

      Aug 2020 - Apr 2021
      Academic Tutor/ Learning Pod Facilitator

      ~ Engaged students and facilitated online elementary school. ~ Guided students through the learning process, assisted them at their own pace, assessed student learning needs and weakness areas, explained theory, answered student inquiries, helped with assignments, and recommended learning methods. ~ Helped students utilize their own knowledge and abilities to achieve their learning objectives.

    • Kadiant

      Nov 2020 - Apr 2021
      Behavioral Health Technician

      ~ Promoted the development of functional communication skills and adaptive living skills for children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities. ~ Assisted behavior analysts to implement behavior reduction and skill acquisition treatment plans in home, school or community settings. ~ Aided patients with day to day activities, monitored their behavior, recorded and collected data on patients' progress, and communicated with clients and caregivers.

    • Self Employed

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Private Swim Intructor

      ~ Taught swimming to age groups 6 months to adults. ~ Specialized in special needs kids, preparing children for swim team and aqua baby classes. ~ Assessed approx. 25 students' levels and tailored their swimming experience to ensure consistent progress through the 10 week program created and built for each student in accordance to their abilities and goals. ~ Regularly met with parent/guardian to provide progress updates. Managed scheduling, billing and payments.

    • Presidio Hill School

      Aug 2021 - May 2022
      Teacher Apprentice

      ~ Alternated between co teaching and side by side teaching in a second grade classroom for math, science, language arts, art, PE and Spanish. Created inclusive, diverse and social justice oriented lesson plans for social studies and read alouds four times a week.~ Led morning meeting, closing circle, social studies lessons and read alouds.~ Attended department meetings to share my thoughts on students’ “grows” and “glows” with colleagues. ~ Developed and deepended relationships with students, family members, faculty to promote optimal student learning. Show less

    • Tenderloin Community Elementary School

      Feb 2022 - May 2022
      Student Teacher

      ~ Developed and implemented lessons and formative assessments by working cooperatively with general education and special education teachers, as well as coordinating class trips for 3rd Grade.~ Instructional responsibilities included planning and assembling anchor charts, reading stories aloud, teaching small groups, large groups & individuals, incorporating common core standards (CCSS) and technology to lessons, using universal design for learning UDL for all subjects.~ Fostered a positive and strong classroom environment encouraging learning and promoting student growth while developing an excellent rapport with them with the ability to adapt quickly. ~ Participated in parent conferences and translated for many Non-English speaking parents. ~ Proved an ability to address the group and individual needs within a culturally and socio-economically diverse classroom setting; fostering a respectful learning environment with strengths in group work, social interaction, character building, and problem-solving skills. Show less

    • Convent & Stuart Hall

      Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
      Associate Teacher

      ~ Developed and implemented lessons in humanities (reading, writing, social studies, etc.), math, and SEL.~ Assisted with and led morning & afternoon meetings ; and all student transitions throughout the day (i.e. lunch, recess, specialty classes and dismissal). ~ Participated in grade level planning meetings and provided student feedback to the teaching, learning support and administrative teams.~ Created a safe, welcoming space for students and other family members that values language, culture and individual traditions by providing comfortable opportunities for them to learn to apply their knowledge in the real world.~ Attended professional development seminars online and in person on campus & at Stanford Graduate School of Education. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate

      American Red Cross
      Feb 2019
    • CPR/AED/First Aid

      New Life Savers - Same Day CPR Cards by AHA
      Jan 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amrutha Prakasha
      Most Bold and Confident Karwa Chauth Beauty Pageant Oct 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Tutor

      Issued by Read Write Discover on May 2014
      Read Write DiscoverAssociated with Amrutha Prakasha
    • Committee Member

      Issued by Tri-City Health Center on Jan 2015
      Tri-City Health CenterAssociated with Amrutha Prakasha
    • Teaching Assistant

      Issued by INDIA HERITAGE FOUNDATION on May 2016
      INDIA HERITAGE FOUNDATIONAssociated with Amrutha Prakasha