Nirali Patel
Flatbush,Auckland.
Summary
Enthusiastic Qualified early childhood teacher with strong play-based philosophy. Experienced in multicultural and anti-bias education as well as inclusive, multi-age groupings. Expertly managed infant room (1:4 ratio) toddlers room (1:10 ratio) and preschool (3-5 age group) classrooms (1:10 ratio) as part of a teaching team. Supervisor and mentor of assistant teachers and teacher aides. I have first aid certification.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ECE Teacher
Piccolo Park
Botony, Auckland
04.2023 - Current
- Managing toddlers room (age 3-4 years)
- Responsible for programme planning
- Worked in infants , toddlers and mixed age group.
Integrating strands, goals and outcome of Te Whariki and create a learning environment that is enriched with pedagogies and child development. - Observing and documenting each child's progress and behavior to inform individualized learning plans and communicate effectively with parents and caregivers about their child's development.
- Supporting toddlers in developing social skills such as sharing, cooperation, and empathy, as well as helping them manage their emotions and build self-confidence.
- Meeting toddlers' basic needs such as feeding, diapering, and comforting, while also fostering their independence and self-help skills
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including maintaining cleanliness, hygiene practices, and supervising toddlers to prevent accidents and injuries.
Reliving Teacher
Aroha consultancy
, Auckland
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Performing all ECE teacher Task as a Relieving teacher during my transition to full time job.
Qualified ECE Teacher
Little Buddies Learning Centre
Mount Roskill, Auckland
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Worked in infants , toddlers and mixed age group.
- Integrating strands, goals and outcome of Te Whariki and create a learning environment that is enriched with pedagogies and child development.
- Implemented TIKANGA PROTOCOLS and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Respecting the bicultural heritage of New Zealand and implementing Te Ao Maori through range of purpose.
- Read stories to children and organizing interesting activities, painting, drawing and crafts.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, - (maintain illeness register), emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong relationship, adopting a whanaungatanga approach by encouraging positive relationships with whänau and their participation within the early childhood service.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being | Mana atua.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes through using range of strategies.
Business Development Manager
Setmik Air Ltd
Sandringham, Auckland
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Uncovered and qualified prospects and sales opportunities in targeted markets using external resources.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
- Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Gathered and analyzed business, market and competitor information to support development of strategic marketing plan.
- Full time and Part time role.
Customer Service Representative
Noel Leeming
Sandringham, Auckland
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking for problem resolution.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
- Escalated customer concerns, issues and requirements to supervisors for immediate rectification.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
- Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
- Used proven techniques to de-escalate angry customers during telephone interactions.
- Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
- Consulted with customers to resolve service and billing issues.
- Upheld quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction.
HR Manager
Conversion Media Private Limited
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Supervised and mentored direct reports and developed talented HR teams.
- Developed focused training programs, leadership pipeline and succession plans.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Leveraged cost-effective digital systems to manage payroll and benefit programs.
- Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Teaching(Early Childhood) - ECE
ICL Graduate Business School
Auckland06.2021
Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Management - Business
Otago Polytechnic
Auckland08.2019
B.Com - Business Administration And Management
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad04.2010
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Play-Based Learning
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Computer Proficiency
- Activity Demonstrations
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Arts and Crafts
- Problem Solving
- Curriculum Planning
- Behavioral Modeling
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Limited
Timeline
ECE Teacher
Piccolo Park
04.2023 - Current
Reliving Teacher
Aroha consultancy
02.2023 - 04.2023
Qualified ECE Teacher
Little Buddies Learning Centre
11.2021 - 02.2023
Business Development Manager
Setmik Air Ltd
09.2021 - 05.2022
Customer Service Representative
Noel Leeming
08.2020 - 09.2021
HR Manager
Conversion Media Private Limited
01.2013 - 06.2018
Graduate Diploma in Teaching(Early Childhood) - ECE
ICL Graduate Business School
Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Management - Business
Otago Polytechnic
B.Com - Business Administration And Management
Gujarat University
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