Simrat Virk
Summary
Kind, calm, and mature person committed to ensuring child's welfare and wellness through fun educational activities to boost mental and physical growth in a pleasant atmosphere.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher in Training
Educare
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Understanding and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of young children.
- Observing and assessing each child's needs, strengths, and progress.
- Ensuring that the classroom or care setting is safe, clean, and conducive to learning.
- Maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages children to explore, learn, and grow.
- Implementing strategies to guide and manage children's behaviour in a positive and constructive manner. Setting clear expectations, providing consistent routines, and using positive reinforcement.
- Developing strong, trusting relationships with children to support their emotional well-being. Also, being attentive, responsive, and empathetic to their needs and feelings.
- Communicating regularly with parents and guardians to share information about their child's progress, challenges, and achievements. Building partnerships with families to support their child's development and learning at home.
- Staying informed about current research and best practices in early childhood education.
- Monitoring and promoting children's health and well-being, including managing hygiene practices, administering basic first aid, and ensuring the environment is free from hazards.
- Recording observations and assessments of children's progress and development. Using this information to tailor educational strategies and to report on developmental milestones to parents and caregivers.
- Working together with other educators, support staff, and administrators to create a cohesive and effective educational environment.
Personal Finance Representative
Cash Converters
02.2015 - 12.2018
- Assisted in the development of training materials for new Personal Finance Representatives, improving overall team productivity and performance.
- Streamlined the loan application process for faster approval rates and increased client retention.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop customized financial products and services tailored to individual client needs.
- Process transactions efficiently, including cash handling, card payments, and issuing receipts.
- Keep accurate records of all transactions, including sales, purchases, and exchanges, for accounting and auditing purposes.
Supervisor
Whitcoulls
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective contracts, resulting in significant budget savings.
Assistant Manager
Carl's Jr
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.
- Implemented staff training programs to elevate service standards and knowledge.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss goals and review performance, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education
ECE Certificate III
National Diploma in Business Management (Level 6)
Chandigarh University-Bachelor of Arts
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Peer Mentoring
- First Aid trained
- MS word, Publisher proficient
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Teacher in Training
Educare
05.2021 - 07.2024
Personal Finance Representative
Cash Converters
02.2015 - 12.2018
Supervisor
Whitcoulls
01.2013 - 02.2015
Assistant Manager
Carl's Jr
08.2011 - 01.2013
ECE Certificate III
National Diploma in Business Management (Level 6)
Chandigarh University-Bachelor of Arts
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