Lavanya Guda

Detail-oriented professional with 4+ years of experience supporting students, families, and staff in a fast-paced public school setting, complemented by an earlier background in structured, process-driven technical work. Skilled in maintaining accurate records, following established policies and procedures, communicating clearly with the public, and handling sensitive information with discretion. Seeking to bring strong organizational skills and a service-oriented approach to an administrative or public-facing government role.

Special Education Teacher - Shady Grove Elementary School

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

• One of very few teachers in the county entrusted to independently manage a self-contained classroom of 10 special-needs students.
• Completed special education teacher certification in under 1 year — a program that typically takes up to 3 years to finish.
• Earned consistent recognition from parents and school leadership; parents regularly shared direct positive feedback with the principal.
• Managed individualized education plans (IEPs) and maintained accurate, compliant student records in accordance with school, state, and federal requirements.

Instructional Assistant - Shady Grove Elementary School

(2022-01 - 2024-01)

• Supported daily classroom operations, including data entry, attendance tracking, and maintenance of student files.
• Served as a first point of contact for students, parents, and visitors, providing professional and patient assistance.

Family Care

(2011-01 - 2022-01)

Stepped back from career to raise two children; returned to the workforce in 2022 once daughter started school.

Senior QA Analyst - ValueLabs

(2006-01 - 2011-01)

• Named ValueLabs "Employee of the Year" (2010) and earned client recognition for zero production defects on a major international product launch.
• Maintained meticulous records of findings and reports to support compliance, audit, and quality-review needs.
• Collaborated with cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to meet strict deadlines and process requirements.

B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - QIS College of Engineering & Technology (JNTU) Hyderabad, India