GURNEET BEHL
Early Childhood Teacher
Parmelia, Kwinana ◾,WA
Summary
Energetic and accomplished early childhood teacher with a history of achievement in the realm of early childhood education. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Results oriented professional individual with excellent communication skills and a unique ability to work with a diverse demo-graph of stakeholders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
PLAYGROUP LEADER
MADDINGTON CHILD AND PARENT CENTRE
07.2020 - Current
- East Maddington child and parent centre - on the East Maddington primary school premises. Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Planning and delivering many early childhood programs focusing on emergent literacy and transition into kindy.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal interactions.
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
- Establishing and maintaining effective communication with the local community, and other family services staff and agencies
- Providing a caring, safe, stimulating learning environment for the families.
- Emergent literacy, numeracy and school readiness play a big part in the planning of the learning experience.The EYLF is used as the informing document to observe, plan, implement and evaluate learning so a whole cycle of learning can be achieved.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and stakeholders to address concerns.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
Early childhood teacher
Giggles Day Care Centre
Cooloongup, WA
09.2014 - 12.2019
- I worked as a early childhood teacher at Giggles early education centre
- Reporting to the Executive Centre Manager as well as being supported by the Early Years Education Leader, my role as the Early childhood teacher was to promote early literacy and numeracy practices in the early years setting
- As a teacher, I have upheld the idea of learning through play and incorporating the practice of Reggio Emilia in order to prepare students for their transition to mainstream schools
- I have worked collaboratively with the families in order to improve on the well- being of my students in all realms of learning
- I have organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health
- Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to children
- Worked collaboratively with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
Curriculum leader
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Buggles early education centre and Kindy
- I have worked as a Curriculum leader at Buggles early education and Kindy [Cherry Court, Morley] Reporting to the Executive Centre Manager ,my role as the Curriculum Leader was to provide leadership in the development, implementation and review of educational programs in order to achieve creating a rich, positive and encouraging educational experience for the children
- This was a full-time position working Monday to Friday
- Key Accountabilities: Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the implementation, evaluation and delivery of educational programs, and ensuring that they are in line with EYLF, NQF and the Reggio Emilia approach
- Ensure appropriate practices and procedures are followed to ensure the safety, care and welfare of all children and staff at the centre
- Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with all children and their families by promoting and engaging them in the educational program
- Inspire, mentor and encourage Leading Educators and Educator Assistants, by role modelling correct practice and adherence to Buggles policy and procedure
- Delivered training and guidance to the staff members in the EYLF, NQS and the Reggio approach
- Focused on consistent improvement and was responsible for constantly motivating the staff to move towards the 'best practice'
- As a part of the core team in the centre, was responsible in achieving 'EXCEEDING' in the Assessment and Rating process that the centre had undergone.
Early childhood teacher
PRACTICUMS, Yuluma Primary School
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Maylands early education centre
- Have worked as an Early-childhood teacher and have been responsible for promoting school readiness in young children
- My key responsibilities were:
- Plan stimulating lessons for the pre-school group predominantly targeted towards improving literary and numeracy skills
- Have also worked as an education leader for this centre for three months
- Led a team of teaching colleagues utilizing leadership and communication skills to ensure they are motivated and enthusiastic Training colleagues on appropriate teaching methodologies.'
- Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration., Plan and execute lessons in a supervised environment Move into running lessons independently as my skills developed
- Received exemplary feedback from colleagues whom I assisted during this period, written reference available on request
- During this time I gained in-depth knowledge of the 6-7 year age group, specifically how to guide behaviour in a group activity situation
- I planned and executed an incredible number of successful lessons and received laudatory praise for the same.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Early childhood teaching
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Bachelors [ Hons] degree - English
University of Delhi, Jesus and Mary
Skills
Great team working skills with a friendly and helpful demeanourundefined
Timeline
PLAYGROUP LEADER
MADDINGTON CHILD AND PARENT CENTRE
07.2020 - Current
Early childhood teacher
Giggles Day Care Centre
09.2014 - 12.2019
Curriculum leader
04.2014 - 09.2014
Early childhood teacher
PRACTICUMS, Yuluma Primary School
01.2012 - 04.2014
Graduate Diploma - Early childhood teaching
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Bachelors [ Hons] degree - English
University of Delhi, Jesus and Mary
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