Surinder Kaur
Christchurch,Avonhead
Summary
Observant Montessori Teacher with excellent knowledge of multicultural education and childhood development. Encourages independence and self-sufficiency in students. Trained in Montessori and traditional learning styles. Encouraging Montessori Teacher with experience guiding and assisting children in learning new skills. Mature professional proven to build excellent rapport with children and parents. Adept at keeping accurate records and tracking children's progress. [Job Title] with documented experience supervising groups of up to [Number] children while following Montessori philosophies and methods. Possesses excellent communication and leadership skills to develop and create individualized curriculum and lesson plans for multiple class levels. Thrives in innovative, supportive and dynamic educational settings to collaboratively develop Montessori curriculum.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Montessori Teacher
C&K Learning Centers Ltd.
01.2018 - Current
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for [Number] students.
- Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
- Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
Montessori Teacher
Sally & Ross Mofit Company
06.2007 - 10.2014
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Provided nurturing and stimulating educational environment for [Number] students.
- Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
- Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
- Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
Secondary School Teacher
Government Secondary School
11.1979 - 03.2003
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
Education
Grduate Diploma - Graduate Diploma In Teaching in Early Childhood
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ12.2009
Skills
- Montessori Method
- Classroom Management
- Teaching
- Daily Life Skills
- Knowledge of Multicultural Education
- Individual Instruction
- Skill Development
- Great Observation Abilities
- Patient
- Small Group Instruction
- Community Service
- Parental Communication
- Classroom Management Skills
Certification
Full current registration from the Teachers Council of New Zealand under registration number 310529.
Latest New Zealand first-aid certificate.
Additional Information
I have long teaching experience, teaching children in every age group.
I can communicate in English, Hindi, and Punjabi and can use basic Te Reo Maaori.
I am punctual, trustworthy, and a social person.
Timeline
Montessori Teacher
C&K Learning Centers Ltd.
01.2018 - Current
Montessori Teacher
Sally & Ross Mofit Company
06.2007 - 10.2014
Secondary School Teacher
Government Secondary School
11.1979 - 03.2003
Grduate Diploma - Graduate Diploma In Teaching in Early Childhood
University of Canterbury
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