Navneet Kaur
Bryndwr, Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Teacher with a proven track record at Best Start Papanui, excelling in play-based learning and fostering social-emotional growth. Adept at building strong parent-teacher communication and implementing engaging programs, I leverage my interpersonal skills to create nurturing environments that promote child safety and development. I am good at Planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs aligned with the curriculum amd leading curriculum development and pedagogical practice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Early childhood Teacher
Best Start Papanui
Strowan, Christchurch
07.2020 - Current
- Capable of creating a positive classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and educational progress.
- Utilized effective communication strategies with both staff members and families regarding individual children needs or concerns.
- Established a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in my care.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning through stimulating materials and resources.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Engaged with parents and guardians regularly to discuss their child's progress.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Facilitated positive interactions between children by modeling appropriate behavior.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create an engaging program that met the diverse needs of all learners.
Bar and Restaurant Manager
Criterion Club Hotel
Alexandra , Central Otago New Zealand
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed daily operations of bar and restaurant services.
- Supervised staff to ensure excellent customer service.
- Oversaw inventory management and ordering processes for supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas and bar equipment.
- Implemented promotional strategies to enhance customer engagement.
- Managed the bar area including ordering supplies, mixing drinks and ensuring quality control measures were followed.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders with vendors as needed.
- Created daily specials to promote increased sales volume.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions such as cash receipts, credit card payments and deposits.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Scheduled shifts for bar staff and monitored employee performance.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Christchurch Central, Christchurch10.2021
Post Graduate Diploma of Business Management - Finance And Marketing
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand10.2016
Master of Commerce
Guru Nanak Dev University Punjab India
04.2014
Bachelor of Education - Education
Guru Nanak Dev University Punjab India
Amritsar, Punjab04.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Marketing
Guru Nanak Dev University Punjab India
Amritsar, Punjab04.2011
Skills
Great interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Play-based learning
Behavior modeling
Interpersonal communication
Team collaboration
Active listening
Social-emotional learning
Health and safety
Artistic activities
Compliance standards
Multicultural education
Parent-teacher communication
Activity planning
Early childhood education
Observational skills
Calm and patient
Child safety procedures
Social skill building
Empathy and compassion
Age-appropriate assessment
Aware of Program Planning and compliance
Languages
Punjabi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Reading books
- Gardening
- Spending time with my family
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Hold full Practicing teaching certificate in NZ As ECT
Certificate of completion of Do Food safely course.
Certificate of completion of Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting
and Other Obligations for Early Childhood course.
Timeline
Qualified Early childhood Teacher
Best Start Papanui
07.2020 - Current
Bar and Restaurant Manager
Criterion Club Hotel
07.2017 - 12.2018
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) - Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Post Graduate Diploma of Business Management - Finance And Marketing
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Master of Commerce
Guru Nanak Dev University Punjab India
Bachelor of Education - Education
Guru Nanak Dev University Punjab India
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Marketing
Guru Nanak Dev University Punjab India