HARPREET KAUR
597 Mount Albert Road,Royal Oak
Summary
An enthusiastic, caring educator who believes that all children can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to children’s abilities. Commended for passion for working with children, positive attitude and high energy level throughtout.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Unqualified Teacher (Infants)
Peacocks Early Learning Centre, Epsom
08.2020 - Current
- Conceptualize, plan, and implement an appropriate learning program for holistic development of children focusing on centre's philosophy.
- Regular liaise with parents to understand their concerns and aspirations for their child and communicate daily happenings for their child
- Responsible for observing, assessing, and documenting individual children’s learning in a way that is meaningful.
- Providing learning opportunities through play in a safe and stimulating environment.
- Setting up provocations throughout the day for children based on their interests
- Supporting team to efficiently perform the daily tasks while improving productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe environment.
- Proved successful working in chaotic situations while keep calm and peace in the environment.
- Maintained friendly relationships with parents and whanau while handled challenging situations.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Attended Professional Development Programs when suggested by the mentors in my own personal time.
Early Childhood Teacher
Rocket Kids Early Learning Centre, Avondale
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Plan and structure indoor and outdoor environment that protects health, security and wellbeing of children
- Attend regular team planning and staff meetings
- Establish positive relationships with co-teachers, support staff, families and whanau
- Co-operate and seek support from colleagues
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Store Assistant
Tank Juice Bar (Albany, Oteha Valley, St.Lukes)
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Auckland, NZ2017
Associate of Arts - Stitching, Cutting And Embroidery
Govt. Industrial Training Institute
Punjab, India2013
Skills
- Dedicated to and passionate about working with children
- Able to create and maintain safe and motivating surroundings for young children
- Acknowledge different philosophies and able to work in partnership with parents/Whanau/caregiver
- Cultural awareness- understanding of a wide range of cultures, religions and backgrounds and ability to work respectfully with a variety of people
- Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills to give directions, clarify meaning and ability to read non- verbal cues
- Proven ability to work in chaotic situations and still maintain calm and sense of humour
- Friendly and approachable but with the ability to be fair, firm and decisive
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills Extensive knowledge of MS Office suite
- Expert in using interactive online web-based portfolio- Educa
- Music and movement Teacher
- Passionate to teach children traitional dance moves
- Parent-Teacher Correspondence
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Community work
I am an active participant in the community work and always volunteer for community service in collaboration with other social groups in the community.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
hindi
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies
I enjoy going for walks and trekking, since I love connecting to mother nature.
Drawing and sketching is my hobby that I love to pursue in my lay time. I am very proud to disclose that I am also a Radio Jockey for a local Radio station in New Zealand.
Timeline
Unqualified Teacher (Infants)
Peacocks Early Learning Centre, Epsom
08.2020 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Rocket Kids Early Learning Centre, Avondale
05.2017 - 08.2020
Store Assistant
Tank Juice Bar (Albany, Oteha Valley, St.Lukes)
01.2016 - 09.2018
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Associate of Arts - Stitching, Cutting And Embroidery
Govt. Industrial Training Institute
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