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Urmil Soeny Sadana

ECE Teacher
Auckland

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young children in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organised with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications

Work History

ECE Teacher

Toybox On Rawhiti
01.2010 - Current
  • Planned learning experiences focused on the center's Forest Kindergarten philosophy, encouraging children to explore and learn about their natural environment.
  • Promoted learning in a curiosity driven 'classroom without walls' environment by going on weekly nature walks to Cornwall Park.
  • Strengthened fine motor skills through hands-on art projects, enabling children to express themselves creatively.
  • Supported early language acquisition with engaging storytelling sessions and targeted vocabulary exercises.
  • Enhanced children's cognitive development by implementing play-based learning activities.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings promoting transparency fostering open exchange discussing ongoing feedback/suggestions for improvements.
  • Mentored new hires guiding them towards seamless integration within the existing team to ensure a united front in achieving program goals.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, fostering open communication and collaboration for children's success.
  • Introducing different experiences through Curriculum Cooking, engaging children in the learning of different cuisines and cultures.
  • Collaborated with Te Papa Primary School in community engagement through running weekly learning support sessions for new entrant students.
  • Promoted social skills among children through regular visits to the local Retirement Village.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) -

New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Oral Learning and literacy strategies
  • Managing challenging behaviors and conflict resolution
  • Mentoring Student-teachers
  • Childcare First Aid
  • Daily Program Management

Certification

Strengthening Bicultural Leadership

Timeline

Strengthening Bicultural Leadership

03-2024

Enhancing Cultural Competence Training

04-2023

Transforming Challenging Behaviours Training

05-2020

Oral Language and Early Literacy Certification - February to June 2019

06-2019

Te Reo Maori in Early Childhood Setting Training

03-2018

Interpreting Leadership Training

03-2018

Growing a Reader, Writer, Talker Training

06-2017

Learning and Wellbeing for Boys in ECE

03-2016

ECE Teacher

Toybox On Rawhiti
01.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) -

New Zealand Tertiary College
04.2001 -
Urmil Soeny SadanaECE Teacher