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Sunila Sharma

Tauranga,BOP

Summary

The goal is to show my dedication to tangata whenuatanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi through a bicultural practise in which tamariki are given equal opportunities to learn about and understand both cultural heritages while also fostering a teaching environment that is positive, culturally diverse, open-minded, equal, respectful, communicative, understanding, patient, and filled with a sense of love. The idea that children learn best through play and that each child brings something special to the learning process is shared by tamariki. Through dialogue, cultural whanau participation, and self-directed free creative play, a Kaiako's observation is to respond to and support each tamariki's unique learning style. Am steadfastly committed to helping tamariki develop into confident, competent learners. Always provide children the support and encouragement children need to acknowledge their own capacity for learning. This will help them to build their mana and become capable of giving their classmates, Kaiako, and whanau the same encouragement and support for learning. As a Kaiako, it is my responsibility to promote social justice and equality for tamariki while also equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and combat oppressive practices'. In order to foster polite and accepted communication among children, adults, whanau, and the larger community, my practise offers a secure and healthy atmosphere. Additionally, it inspires tamariki to be authentic while honoring the differences of others. Children will establish a solid foundation for learning that is built on respect for and knowledge of the world children live in. In order to develop a respectful way of being and knowing, which is one of my passions, this also includes them. The goal of the ECE ecosystems is to promote the idea of kaitiakitanga, or the value of protecting the environment and the planet's resources for both present and future generations. The goal of being a kaiako is to continuously learn and develop pedagogy knowledge and teaching techniques, including te reo me nga tikanga Maori, as well as ongoing evaluation of the practise, to ensure that I am delivering the best teaching outcomes for the learning and development pathways of the future generation.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Maungatapu Preschool
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Early Childhood Educator

New Shoots Children's Centre
12.2020 - 09.2022
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth
  • Established positive relationships with students and families
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process

Early Childhood Educator

The Tot Spots Early Learning Centre
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Same as above
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Organised social events such as Teacher's parents night, Matariki night, Diwali celebration, father's and mother's day get together. Team workshops and other relevant events.
  • Supported Team Leaders with staff rosters, meetings, evaluation reports for the centre, students assessments.
  • Planning, implementing teaching practice daily.
  • Writing student's learning journey.
  • Delegate staff duties, organising staff breaks and non-contact time.
  • Delegating relievers on daily routines.
  • Administrating daily records such as safe checks, incidents or accidents records, and all other documentations.
  • Daily communication with Parents, teachers and whanau.

Early Childhood Teacher

Childspace Preschool
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Assisted and supervised children through entire school day

Early Childhood Educator

Rotorua School For Young Parents
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Same as above
  • Taught students basic academic, behavioral and social skills.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
  • Daily interactions with parents and whanau during pick up and drop off (van ran).
  • Supporting young parents in terms of their children's well-being and development.
  • Conducting meetings with parents to support their parenting skills
  • Organising workshops for staff and parents

Early Childhood Teacher

Inspiring Kids Early Learning Centre
03.2012 - 06.2015
  • Same as above
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.

Early Childhood Educator/Team Leader Manager

Flying Start Childcare Centre
08.2008 - 11.2011
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Organising Staff and Management meetings

Accounts Officer

South Pacific Business Systems
01.2005 - 03.2008
  • Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
  • Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
  • Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.

Factory Supervisor

Pacific Biscuits
11.2002 - 01.2005
  • Supervised factory production disciplines for efficient output.
  • Oversaw factory personnel scheduling.
  • Supported improvement philosophy and factory-related principles.
  • Analyzed financial reports, assessed factory productivity and devised plans of action to build productive plant operations.
  • Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
  • Spearheaded product and process quality initiatives with full compliance to internal, industry and customer quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graduate Diploma in Teaching Early Childhood Educa

The University of Auckland
Auckland, AUK
11-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Double Major Education And Language Literature

The University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji
09-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Diploma in Early Childhood Education

The University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji
12-2001

Skills

  • P>Good communication written and oral
  • P>Great management skills
  • P>Group and individual instruction
  • P>Great Computer skills
  • P>Hardworking
  • P>Reliable
  • P>Fluent in English, Hindi and Fiji Hindi
  • P>Friendly nature
  • P>Decision - making abilities
  • P>Skilled problem - Solver
  • P>Motivated team player
  • P>Optimistic
  • P>Great multi-tasking
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Effectively Work with Parents

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Maungatapu Preschool
10.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

New Shoots Children's Centre
12.2020 - 09.2022

Early Childhood Educator

The Tot Spots Early Learning Centre
08.2018 - 12.2020

Early Childhood Teacher

Childspace Preschool
05.2018 - 08.2018

Early Childhood Educator

Rotorua School For Young Parents
06.2015 - 12.2017

Early Childhood Teacher

Inspiring Kids Early Learning Centre
03.2012 - 06.2015

Early Childhood Educator/Team Leader Manager

Flying Start Childcare Centre
08.2008 - 11.2011

Accounts Officer

South Pacific Business Systems
01.2005 - 03.2008

Factory Supervisor

Pacific Biscuits
11.2002 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Graduate Diploma in Teaching Early Childhood Educa

The University of Auckland

Bachelor of Arts - Double Major Education And Language Literature

The University of The South Pacific

Bachelor of Arts - Diploma in Early Childhood Education

The University of The South Pacific
Sunila Sharma