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Work History
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Certification
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Ketki Joshi

Derrimut

Summary


Enthusiastic food science professional with a strong commitment to quality and safety. Skilled in food product development, sensory evaluation, and HACCP principles, with hands-on experience in quality control and regulatory compliance. Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team. Passionate about learning, innovation, and continuous improvement in the food industry.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher/ Room Leader

Montessori Academy
03.2025 - Current
  • Develop and deliver a play-based, developmentally appropriate program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS), catering to children's individual interests and needs.
  • Lead and support co-educators in the room by modelling best practices, guiding documentation, and fostering a collaborative and respectful team environment.
  • Observe, assess, and document children's learning and development regularly through learning stories, portfolios, and summative assessments to support their growth and readiness for school. Build strong, respectful relationships with families, sharing children's progress, and involving them in the learning process through regular communication and events.
  • Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all children by maintaining a clean, organized, and inclusive learning environment, and implementing effective behaviour guidance strategies.
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory and organizational policies, including documentation and reporting requirements, while actively engaging in ongoing professional development.

Early Childhood Teacher

AMIGA Montessori
05.2024 - 03.2025
  • Apply Montessori-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
  • Mentor new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimate to the school culture
  • Assess student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs
  • Organize educational field trips to enhance curriculum topics and provide real-world connections for students
  • Create a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers

Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Montessori Beginnings
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted in preparing the Montessori classroom environment to meet the students' needs and interests.
  • Observed and documented children's progress and behavior, and shared insights with the lead Montessori teacher for personalized instruction planning.
  • Guided children in self-directed learning activities, encouraged exploration, and independence according to Montessori principles.
  • Supported children in developing social skills and managing conflicts through modeling and direct instruction, as per Montessori philosophy.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences and communication, and provided insights into student progress and classroom activities.

Quality Assurance Assistant

Fine Food Holdings, Mondelez
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted in the development of new food products and the improvement of existing ones, ensuring high standards for production, packaging, and marketing.
  • Supported quality control procedures by monitoring the manufacturing process and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted sensory evaluations, testing food products for flavor, color, taste, texture, and nutritional content, to maintain product excellence.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and records of quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Assisted in routine inspections, and helped implement corrective actions to enhance product quality and safety.
  • Supported the implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles throughout the food production process, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
11.2023

Bachelor - Nutrition Science

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
08.2022

Skills

  • Sensory evaluation
  • HACCP implementation
  • Food science
  • Team communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Packaging specifications
  • Raw material inspection

Certification

First Aid and CPR training.

Child protection and safe food handling.

Food allergens.

Food Quality Assurance - HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) training at Deakin University

University Projects

  • Collaborated with a team of four in the development of Sweegan, a vegan and gluten-free food product
  • Played a key role in a university product development team, contributing to the ideation, innovation, and formulation of Sweegan

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher/ Room Leader

Montessori Academy
03.2025 - Current

Early Childhood Teacher

AMIGA Montessori
05.2024 - 03.2025

Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Montessori Beginnings
08.2023 - 04.2024

Quality Assurance Assistant

Fine Food Holdings, Mondelez
10.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor - Nutrition Science

Deakin University

Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Victoria University

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