Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Qualities
Interests
Timeline

Balwinder Sharma

Woolworths Supermarket
Tauranga,Ohauiti
3
Languages
22
years of professional experience

Dynamic educator with a robust background in developing and implementing engaging curricula that inspire student growth and achievement. Expertise in fostering collaborative learning environments, coupled with strong skills in classroom management and lesson planning, ensures adaptability to diverse educational needs. Recognized for reliability and flexibility, contributing to smooth and effective teaching operations. Compassionate and creative professional proficient in classroom administration, project planning, and both traditional and online instructional technologies, dedicated to empowering students as a facilitator and motivational coach.

Work History

10 Months
11.2025 - Current
10 Months
Store Operations Specialist
Woolworths Supermarket | Tauranga, BOP
11.2025 - Current

Currently responsible for supporting and improving daily store operations at Woolworths, with a focus on workflow efficiency, inventory accuracy, staff support, compliance, and customer service. Developing strong skills in streamlining processes, analysing operational data, and coordinating across departments. Contributing to improved stock control, staff training, efficiency, and high standards of health, safety, and operational compliance.

12 Years
11.2013 - 11.2025
12 Years
Assistant Manager
Woolworths Supermarket | Tauranga, BOP
11.2013 - 11.2025

Supported the Long Life Manager in overseeing daily department operations, team performance, inventory management, merchandising, and customer service. Developed strong skills in team supervision, stock management, merchandising, and coordinating daily priorities. Gained experience in staff training, promotional activities, sales analysis, customer service, and maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

5 Years 5 Months
07.2006 - 12.2011
5 Years 5 Months
Primary school teacher
Ministry Education-Punjab | India
07.2006 - 12.2011

Delivered engaging mathematics education to primary school students through carefully planned lessons, interactive activities, and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies. Developed strong skills in classroom management, curriculum planning, assessment, and differentiated instruction. Gained experience supporting foundational numeracy, individual learning needs, and mathematics activities that encouraged confidence, curiosity, and academic achievement.

2 Years 2 Months
04.2004 - 06.2006
2 Years 2 Months
Math Teacher
Keshav Vikas Senior Secondary Public School | Kotkapura Punjab
04.2004 - 06.2006

Delivered curriculum-aligned mathematics lessons using innovative, practical, and real-world teaching methods to improve student understanding and engagement. Developed strong skills in lesson planning, assessment, classroom management, and individual student support. Gained experience analysing student progress, supporting diverse learning needs, using technology, and organising mathematics clubs and competitions to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Mathematics Main

IGNOU | Delhi | 12-2010

Developed advanced knowledge of mathematics, including algebra, calculus, statistics, and mathematical problem-solving, with a strong focus on secondary education. Built effective teaching and curriculum-design skills for explaining complex mathematical concepts to students with diverse learning needs. Gained experience using educational technology, assessment strategies, and classroom-management techniques to improve student engagement, analytical thinking, and learning outcomes.

Post Graduation Diploma - ECE teaching

Canterbury University | Christchurch | 02-2014

Completed comprehensive training in Early Childhood Education, achieving A+ grades and demonstrating excellent academic performance. Developed strong knowledge of child development, learning through play, age-appropriate teaching methods, early numeracy, observation, assessment, curriculum planning, communication, and child health and safety. Gained skills in creating supportive, engaging, and inclusive learning environments that promote children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and language development.

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics, Public Administration, Hindi

Punjab University | Punjab, India | 04-2007

Completed a Bachelor of Arts with Mathematics as the main subject, achieving First Division. Studied Mathematics, Public Administration, Hindi, English, and Punjabi, developing strong analytical, numerical, communication, administrative, and multilingual skills. The programme provided a broad academic foundation that supports effective teaching, problem-solving, organisation, and professional communication.

Elementary Teachers Training - Elementary School Teaching

State Council of Education Research And Training, Punjab | Punjab | 05-2004

Completed professional training in Elementary Education, developing practical knowledge of lesson planning, classroom management, student assessment, differentiated instruction, and effective teaching strategies. Developed the ability to adapt lessons to different learning abilities, support individual student needs, and create positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environments that encourage participation and academic progress.

Skills

Teacher Registration (Provisional)
Classroom & Behaviour Management
Curriculum Development
Innovative Lesson Planning
Student Assessment & Progress Tracking
Differentiated & Inclusive Instruction
ICT & Digital Learning
Mathematics & Numeracy Education

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Qualities

  • Strong Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organisation
  • Empathy & Patience
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reliability & Responsibility
  • Positive & Professional Attitude

Interests

Reading Educational Books Exploring Geometry & Algebra Continuous Learning & Personal Development Hockey & Team Sports Social & Community Activities Polylearning & Online Learning Mathematical Puzzles & Problem-Solving Reading & General Knowledge Keeping Active & Fitness Spending Time with Family & Friends

Timeline

Store Operations Specialist
Woolworths Supermarket
11.2025 - CurrentRead more
Assistant Manager
Woolworths Supermarket
11.2013 - 11.2025Read more
Primary school teacher
Ministry Education-Punjab
07.2006 - 12.2011Read more
Math Teacher
Keshav Vikas Senior Secondary Public School
04.2004 - 06.2006Read more
Canterbury University - Post Graduation Diploma, ECE teaching
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IGNOU - Bachelor of Education, Mathematics Main
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Punjab University - Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, Public Administration, Hindi
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State Council of Education Research And Training, Punjab - Elementary Teachers Training, Elementary School Teaching
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Balwinder Sharma