Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Hobbies
References
Timeline
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Anita Salotra

Auckland,AUK

Summary

12, Excellent record of work experience with children from birth to five, Established rapport of trust and confidence with whanau and extended family, High level of maturity and dependability as primary caregiver, Certificate in English for Academic Studies, AUT, 07/18, Teacher Education Refresher, 10/18, Graduate diploma in ECE

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Teacher

AO Kids
Papakura, Auckland
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided guidance and direction to faculty members in order to maintain high standards of teaching excellence.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.

Early Childhood Educator

AO Kids
Papakura
08.2016 - 04.2024
  • Setting up the new Centre (Babies, Toddlers, Pre school Rooms) by arranging age appropriate resources and wall displays
  • Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
  • Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
  • Working as a team to prepare for visits from the Ministry of Health and Safety and the Ministry of Education.
  • Provide age-appropriate care and supervision in the Infants Room.
  • Observe child's interest and provide necessary learning programs through Notice, Recognise and Respond and documenting them through Learning Stories.

Early Childhood Educator

Blossoms Educare
Takanini, Auckland
02.2016 - 08.2016
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.

Early Childhood Educator

Porse In Home Childcare
Takanini, Auckland
01.2011 - 02.2016
  • Collaborated with parents, guardians, and caregivers to support children's learning and development at home.
  • Coordinated field trips and educational outings that complemented the curriculum and expanded children's learning experiences.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.

Education

Level 7 Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching - Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College
Greenlane, NZ
07-2023

Teacher Education Refresh Programme -

Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Auckland
10-2018

Certificate in English For Academic Studies -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
07-2018

Bachelor of Education And Training (B-ED) -

Guru Nanak Dev University
Punjab, India
03-1992

Bachelor of Arts -

Guru Nanak Dev University
Punjab, India
04-1990

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Children Engagement
  • Pre-school Safety
  • Blended learning
  • Mentoring teachers
  • Progress reporting
  • Social-emotional learning

Languages

Hindi
Professional
Punjabi
Professional

Hobbies

  • Yoga
  • Cooking
  • Interior Decor

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head Teacher

AO Kids
04.2024 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

AO Kids
08.2016 - 04.2024

Early Childhood Educator

Blossoms Educare
02.2016 - 08.2016

Early Childhood Educator

Porse In Home Childcare
01.2011 - 02.2016

Level 7 Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching - Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College

Teacher Education Refresh Programme -

Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

Certificate in English For Academic Studies -

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Education And Training (B-ED) -

Guru Nanak Dev University

Bachelor of Arts -

Guru Nanak Dev University
Anita Salotra