Simrat Kaur Sodhi
Papatoetoe,AUK
Summary
Kia Ora and Sat Sri Akaal,
I am an extremely passionate early childhood educator.
I hail from Punjab, India where I started my teaching journey, and have been in the field for 20+ years in Aotearoa. I not only have a dedication to providing quality learning experiences for Tamariki, but am also passionate about the emotional and developmental requirements they have. I tread my path of teaching with compassion and integrity. Upholding the Mana of tamariki and their whanau is the foundation of my practice.
Through consistently taking opportunities for career development, I have adopted and applied te ao Maori approaches within my practice and continue to enrich my kete further.
As tauiwi, I understand the importance of cultural awareness and the need for competence when working in a diverse community, especially with young and impressionable minds.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Auckland Kindergarten Association
, Auckland
10.1997 - Current
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
- Monitored the use of technology within the classroom setting while adhering to cyber security guidelines.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Lead Art Teacher
Guru Har Gobind Public School
Sidhwan Khurd, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
10.1985 - 11.1996
- Developed and implemented comprehensive art curriculum.
- Provided guidance and support to other teachers on art related topics.
- Conducted individual student assessments to identify areas of improvement.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts for art supplies and equipment.
- Supervised after school clubs focused on drawing, painting, sculpture.
- Maintained up-to-date records of student progress in art classes.
- Evaluated student artwork through exhibitions and competitions.
- Researched new methods of instruction and assessment in the field of art education.
- Fostered a safe and creative atmosphere that encouraged artistic expression.
- Encouraged collaboration between students from different grade levels when working on large scale projects.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the department.
- Actively participated in faculty meetings to discuss issues related to the school's art program.
- Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions to showcase student work for school and community.
- Prepared progress reports to evaluate student performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings.
Education
Diploma of Teaching - Early Childhood Education
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ05-2006
Masters in Education - Education
Punjab University
Ludhiana, Punjab, India09-1992
Bachelor of Education - Education
Punjab University
Ludhiana, Punjab, India07-1985
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
Punjabi University
Patiala, Punjab, India06-1983
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Punjabi University
Patiala, Punjab, India06-1981
Skills
- Developmental needs
- Behavioral modeling
- Individualized support
- Special needs education
- Classroom Management
- Social-emotional learning
- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Maintaining safety
- Self-Esteem Boosting
- Goal Setting
- Child Safety Procedures
- Safety awareness
- Coordinating schedules
Affiliations
- My beautiful grandchildren and family
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking
- Bollywood music and movies
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Auckland Kindergarten Association
10.1997 - Current
Lead Art Teacher
Guru Har Gobind Public School
10.1985 - 11.1996
Diploma of Teaching - Early Childhood Education
University of Auckland
Masters in Education - Education
Punjab University
Bachelor of Education - Education
Punjab University
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
Punjabi University
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Punjabi University
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