Nayantara Kabir

Innovative and Multicultural Teacher/counselor

Gordonsville, VA 22942

advhmj@r.postjobfree.com

+1-434-***-****

Dear Hiring Team,

I am ready to join the Arc of the Piedmont!

I am seeking a position where I can apply my extensive teaching and counseling experience, my special education training, and incorporate my art/ music background to bring an enriching perspective wherever I go.

I wish to contribute in a meaningful way to improving the quality of life in our community and help people create positive change in their lives.

Since 1990, I have worked with children and adults in a variety of teaching and counseling positions, and I have many skills beyond teaching, including cooking and photography. I have been an administrative assistant for a busy photography business and a state organization that interfaces with many agencies and requires close attention to detail. In this position I have filed and archived years of paperwork in the last 16 months. I have been doing data entry, documentation, attending zoom and in person meetings, and handling confidential information. I am trained in conscious movement facilitation with dancingfreedom.com and have years of mindfulness practice as my foundation for remaining focused, calm, and respectful no matter the situation.

I worked as a counselor with former prisoners at Piedmont House and coached them re: employment, pursuing higher education, and encouraging their sobriety. I worked as a rehab aide at a nursing home and advocated for residents when they needed better care. I have taught and assisted in many subjects in public schools since 1992

(Albemarle Dr. Daphne Keiser contact and Charlottesville (Maria Lewis in HR), including English, French, Spanish, ESL, art, music, and photography. I have extensive Special Education experience from pre-K to adult and am comfortable leading groups or working one on one.

I have strong interest in ESL, mentoring at-risk teens and adults with complex challenges, and helping translate for parents with language barriers.

I am a natural networker/ connector. I am endlessly energetic and creative, and relentlessly positive, while being strong enough to enforce boundaries and rules and speak up when necessary. I have a big vision for myself and am committed to following the guidance of supervisors. I have CPR/ First Aid/MAT training/ certification. I have trained in MANDT and wish to take advantage of further trainings (e.g. QMHP-T).

I am ready to sink my roots and work hard as a member of an outstanding and mutually respectful team, bringing my vibrant multicultural life and the full scope of my professional experience with me to contribute to a safe and enriching community.

Thank you for considering me!

Nayantara Kabir

540-***-**** is landline, 434-***-**** advhmj@r.postjobfree.com Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Administrative Program Assistant

Will Discuss - Gordonsville, VA

August 2021 to Present

I have helped organize several years of confidential documents, using filing systems and Excel. I attend weekly confidential meetings (zoom and in person) with participants from various sectors. I am trusted to work alone. I have 2 very good evaluations I can show you, and I handled an audit well when my supervisor was out with COVID. I will give my job ample notice, but am not in that conversation yet. I work 20 hours/ week and need more hours and benefits.

• General office administration including Creating binders, data entry, various documentation,running zoom meetings as a substitute and filing 2 systems. Social Emotional Learning Coach and Floater

Preschool - Charlottesville, VA

January 2021 to June 2021

I started as a behavioral coach for 4 year old, then was a floater TA ages 2-4.

(Charlottesville preschool, will discuss).

Special Ed. TA in many schools

Albemarle Co. Schools - Charlottesville, VA

January 1992 to December 2019

Dates are a span with many special ed jobs in between. I have worked with children/teens on the spectrum, (many different levels) with Down’s and Williams' Syndrome. Spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, various psychiatric and behavioral diagnoses. I worked one on one with a kindergartener who had been allowed to be on an iPad for 4 hours daily for 4 months since he would tantrum if it was taken away.. In 3 days I had him off screen and playing and engaging with other kids. We built things out of cardboard and played outside.

Special Education Teacher’s Assistant

Burley and Jack Jouett M.S., Murray H.S. - Charlottesville, VA March 1993 to April 2019

I have worked with elementary through high school students and adults with various special needs including autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Down’s Syndrome, spina bifida, and different learning disabilities.

Other experience includes: counselor at PVCC Summer Philosophy Program for Inner City Children, tutoring at Piedmont VA Community College, rehab aide at St. Monica’s nursing home, a counselor of former prisoners at

Piedmont House, and mental health specialist at Millmont Center. Teacher Assistant

K12 Special Education Services - Charlottesville, VA March 1993 to April 2018

I held numerous Special Ed TA positions. I learned So much working with kids on the spectrum, with Down’s, spina bifida, Williams Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy etc. Time given spans many jobs. Multicultural Education and Art Teacher

The Park School

November 2016 to October 2017

I taught Spanish,French, Art, and Multicultural Ed at alternative middle/ high school working with bright students with complex behavior/ emotional challenges. Private Caregiver, Caterer, Photographer.

French/Spanish tutor

January 2015 to December 2016

YILC-pre K Teacher, Floater Teacher

YMCA - Charlottesville, VA

January 2013 to December 2014

Team member in busy child care center, co-lead teacher in pre-K, independently taught pre-toddler-2yr- old classes…worked in infant room doing all aspects of care. Helped translate for Spanish-speaking families.

Substitute Teacher

Charlottesville City Schools

January 2007 to December 2011

volunteer in ESL and various subjects.

Photographer, private caregiver, tutor. Completed training to be Dancing Freedom facilitator. Private Tutor for St. Anne’s Student

Self/Lumiere - Charlottesville, VA

January 2006 to December 2008

I tutored a boy from Korea, grades 9-11. 3x weekly; various subjects. Afterschool Enrichment Teacher

Walker School Talent Development Tutor

January 2004 to December 2006

Agnor-Hurt, Cale, Greer, and Meriwether-Lewis

Elementary Schools. I planned and taught classes in art, music, French, Spanish, drama, gym, and various subjects to help meet SOL requirements for K-5 students. Helped run programs as part of team. Music director for show at Greer.

Fine Arts Director

Boys and Girls Club - Charlottesville, VA

August 2005 to April 2006

I planned and taught art/ music activities for

K-12. Created a multilingual library. Managed budget and bought materials. Led field trips, brought guest artists and musicians, organized art show/ festival. Translated for Spanish-speakers. Talent Development Specialist/Tutor

Self and Walker School - Charlottesville, VA

January 2004 to June 2005

I currently accept individual and small group appointments for tutoring and creativity workshops. I have tutored for years.

Assistant.

Walker School Library

January 2003 to December 2004

I taught French, Spanish, Photography,

Walking Club, and Music for Life (a class I developed in music appreciation and creation) in afterschool EDGE (Extended Day Generates Excellence) program.

Counselor for formerly incarcerated clients

Piedmont House - Charlottesville, VA

May 1992 to May 1993

I was responsible for the operation of Piedmont House during my shifts, including office work and handling phone calls, and checking residents in and out, supervising chores, and upholding the rules of the house. I also taught creative writing and art to residents. I would like to work with that population again. Education

B.A. in Anthropology

University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

September 1995 to 2000

2 semesters different years, 3.5 GPA in Anthropology, Acting, Art UC Berkeley - Berkeley, CA

September 1984 to December 1988

Summer Intensive in Photo/ Multimedia

School of the Museum of Fine Arts - Boston, MA

1985 to 1986

Skills

• French Spanish (10+ years)

• Experience Working With Students

• Dancing

• Special Education

• Early childhood education

• Experience with children (10+ years)

• Behavioral health

• Classroom management

• Autism Experience

• Toddler Care

• Tutoring

• Case Management

• Curriculum Development

• Social Work

• Teaching

• Customer service

• Developmental disabilities experience

• Motivational interviewing

• Special needs

• Addiction Counseling

• Behavior Management

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Organizational Skills

• Library Services

• Research

• Data collection

• Project management

• Leadership

• Google Docs

• Social media management

• Classroom experience

• Childcare

• Bilingual

• Google Suite

• Crisis Intervention

• Behavioral Therapy

• Applied Behavior Analysis

• Translation

• Child & Family Counseling

• French

• Yoga

• Spanish

• Events management

• Mental Health Counseling

• Crisis Management

• Group Therapy

• Public relations

• Marketing

• Journalism

• Video editing

• Windows

• Conflict management

• Continuous integration

• Filing

• Documentation review

• Recruiting

• Supervising experience

• APIs

• Swimming

• Serving

• Safety plans

• Typing

• English

• Nannying

• Infant care

• First aid

• Lesson planning

• Microsoft Office

• Database management

• Time management

• Microsoft Excel

• Interviewing

• Computer literacy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Languages

• Spanish - Intermediate

• French - Intermediate

Awards

Spelling Bee record-breaker (twice)

March 1974

Lol! 1st 3rd-grader to win, 1st to win twice.

Certifications and Licenses

First Aid Certification

March 2021

CPR Certification

February 2021

Assessments

Early childhood development — Proficient

June 2021

Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Proficient

Teamwork: Interpersonal skills — Proficient

June 2021

Responding to challenging team situations at work

Full results: Proficient

Supervisory skills: Interpersonal skills — Familiar June 2021

Fostering a collaborative environment and conducting difficult conversations Full results: Familiar

Building relationships for childcare providers — Proficient June 2021

Building positive and productive relationships with families of children ages 0–3 Full results: Proficient

Caregiver fit — Expert

December 2020

Measures the traits that are important for successful caregivers Full results: Expert

Elementary school classroom management — Proficient July 2021

Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms

Full results: Proficient

Elementary school lesson planning — Completed

July 2021

Developing lesson plans for elementary-level classrooms that promote learning Full results: Completed

Elementary school classroom management — Proficient July 2021

Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms

Full results: Proficient

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Groups

SGI-USA.org

June 1985 to Present

Lay organization promoting international peace through culture and education. I have mentored many people, been in a marching band, and performed music at special events for up to 2000 people. Publications

various

February 1995

My writing and photography are in various publications. Additional Information

I am ready put down roots and excel in a “dream job”, collaborating and learning, bringing my international background and vibrant multi-faceted life/professional experience to join a positive, mutually supportive team committed to helping young people. I believe that I am a great fit for a daytime or overnight position in a residential facility/school. I have mentored many, many youth and it is my Calling.

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