Nadhiya Rajaram

Detail-oriented and community-minded Educator dedicated to fostering high-quality, active learning environments for young children. Looking for an opportunity to utilize my 26 units of specialized Child Development coursework and direct classroom experience to lead classroom activities at a caring, reputable preschool.

Volunteer Teacher - California Tamil Academy - California, CA

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Managed weekly classroom instruction for young learners, creating a warm, structured, and welcoming environment supporting social-emotional and early language development.
• Developed and executed creative, interactive lesson plans incorporating storytelling, songs, and hands-on activities to keep children actively engaged.
• Implemented positive guidance techniques to encourage collaboration, sharing, and peer-to-peer community building among students.
• Maintained regular communication with families regarding children's milestones, fostering a collaborative home-to-school partnership.

Team Lead - HR Talent Acquisition - iLink Multitech Solutions Pvt Ltd - India

(2014-02 - 2020-01)

• Led, mentored, and drove performance improvements for a corporate team, fostering a highly collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Collaborated closely with department heads and diverse stakeholders to forecast operational needs and execute proactive strategies.
• Conducted comprehensive behavioral and capability assessments, ensuring alignment with organizational values and culture.
• Managed complex compliance documentation, vendor contract negotiations, and seamless onboarding experiences with high attention to detail.
• Planned and executed large-scale public drives and outreach initiatives under tight deadlines to successfully engage target talent pools.

Team Lead - HR Talent Acquisition - ITECH HR - India

(2011-10 - 2014-02)

• Managed the complete lifecycle of organizational processes, from initial sourcing and screening to final onboarding and placement.
• Analyzed and consolidated inputs from various business units to deeply understand and fulfill operational milestones.
• Screened candidate profiles to systematically evaluate suitability, attitude, communication skills, and professional qualifications.
• Organized and coordinated panel schedules, balanced administrative tracking, and followed up to resolve timeline issues.

Child Development Coursework - Child Development - De Anza College

MBA - Human Resources - Anna University (2011)

Bachelor of Science - Madras University (2009)