Chetna Manhas
Truganina,VIC
Summary
I am a well organized, creative, and experienced teacher with more than four-years of teaching knowledge in early childhood education, specializing in hands-on, play-based learning strategies. Adept at building professional relationships with parents and colleagues, and developing tailored instructional techniques. I would like to utilize my skills and my passion for teaching to train and educate young minds. Moreover, I would like to work with other professionals to improve my skills as an educator which will allow me to further contribute to the field of education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Randstad Australia
Melbourne
09.2024 - Current
- Encouraged children to express their ideas and opinions in a safe and supportive environment
- Implemented and maintained clean, safe, and orderly environment for children
- Assessed each child's developmental progress through observations and record keeping
- Taught proper eating habits and personal hygiene
- Supervised, evaluated, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers
- Discussed individual students' needs and progress
- Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Assimilated arrived children to school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear and selecting activities of interest to them
- Promoted student curiosity and skills development with games and activities related to class concepts
- Arranged classroom and lessons to provide opportunities for students to observe, question, and investigate new concepts
- Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental and health-related problems and discussed them with supervisors, parents, and guardians, and child development specialists
- Attended to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing diapers
- Taught developmentally appropriate skills to promote academic, social, and emotional growth
- Arranged indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities and safety
- Encouraged language development skills through reading stories, singing songs, and engaging in conversation
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and needs
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Queen Margaret College
Wellington
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Completed morning classroom and play area opening duties
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters
- Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Barnardos learning centre
Wellington
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching
- Utilized school policies and procedures to guide day-to-day operations
- Supported families with academic or behavioral questions or needs
- Used behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment
- Maintained calm, positive classroom environment through gentle discipline and enthusiastic attitude to encourage learning and studying among student
CHILD CARE WORKER
Randstad
Wellington
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors
- Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations
- Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids
Education
CERTIFICATE III Early Childhood Care And Education
Micon Training
Melton, VIC01-2025
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.ED) -
Ranjit College of Education
12.2021
MASTER OF ARTS -
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
01.2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS -
Government College for Woman
01.2015
Skills
- Early childhood knowledge
- Multitasking
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Good work ethic
- Training & development
- Conflict resolution
- Problem resolution
- Lesson plan development
- Safety understanding
- Age-appropriate activities
- Behavior management techniques
- Reading skills
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Maintenance & repair
- Excellent classroom management
- Social skills development
- Effective listening
- Calm and patient
- Effectively work with parents
Certification
- First Aid HLTAID012
- Do Food Safely Certificate
- Protecting Children Certificate
- Working With Children Check Card
- Hand Hygiene Certificate
References
References available upon request
Timeline
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Randstad Australia
09.2024 - Current
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Queen Margaret College
10.2022 - 06.2023
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Barnardos learning centre
08.2022 - 10.2022
CHILD CARE WORKER
Randstad
10.2021 - 07.2022
CERTIFICATE III Early Childhood Care And Education
Micon Training
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.ED) -
Ranjit College of Education
MASTER OF ARTS -
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
BACHELOR OF ARTS -
Government College for Woman
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