Paridhi Kabra
Sydney ,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Monash Early Learning, excelling in curriculum development and team leadership. Skilled in relationship building and strategic planning, I foster inclusive learning environments that enhance student engagement and motivation. Committed to continuous improvement, I implement innovative teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Room Leader & Early Childhood Educator
Monash Early Learning
Gladesville, NSW
10.2024 - Current
- Led curriculum development, enhancing educational outcomes for diverse learning needs.
- Implemented staff training programs, improving team performance and collaboration.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Developed strategic partnerships with families and community organizations to support children's growth.mon
- Coordinated classroom activities, fostering a nurturing atmosphere conducive to exploration and discovery.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate Montessori principles into daily routines and curriculum planning.
- Built strong relationships with parents through open lines of communication and active participation at school events, fostering trust between families and educators.
- Collaborated with other Montessori interns and teachers to develop effective teaching strategies and share best practices.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on Montessori methods, enhancing personal teaching skills and knowledge of the pedagogy.
- Enhanced student motivation through hands-on activities and group projects.
- Contributed to creating an inviting, culturally sensitive classroom space that reflected the diverse backgrounds of students.
- Assisted in maintaining a calm and orderly classroom environment, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior throughout the internship period, providing necessary documentation for future evaluations or placements.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Assistant Director & Educational Leader.
Little Steps Early Learning Center
East Lindfield
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Worked with team leaders.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Oversaw purchasing and organization of anything required in the childcare centre.
- Carried out meetings with the family and communities.
- Developed RAP
- Developed QIP
- Undertook the role of a Responsible Person in charge.
2IC and Pre-school Room Leader
Reggio Emilia
Parramatta, NSW
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
Sustainability Leader
Belonging Early Learning Centre
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies in collaboration with other professionals.
- Monitored or tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
- Assisted Company with projects and community involvement.
- Built frameworks for zero-waste operations and assisted employees with maintaining compliance with goals.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Room Leader
Three Little Birds
Chatswood, NSW
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Planned out the curriculum.
- Carried out meetings with team members.
Assessed and documented children's learning,
development as well as voices of children and the team
members. - Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance
skills for all children. - Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult
concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly for the children. - Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and
lesson plans. - Observed children's' performance and recorded relevant
data to assess progress. - Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive
support networks and support continuing education
strategies. - Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and
games, to provide diverse approaches to learning. - Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate
curriculum for children, creating positive and safe
classroom environments. - Maintained and fostered positive and constructive
interactions with staff, families and children.
Early Childhood Educator
Explore & Develop
Artarmon, NSW
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental needs.
- Fostered nurturing classroom environments that encouraged exploration and creativity among children.
- Collaborated with families to support children's learning goals and address individual needs effectively.
- Implemented assessment strategies to track children's progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Advocated for inclusive practices, ensuring all children received equal opportunities for growth and development.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Early Childhood Educator
Tiny Tots Long Day Care Centre
Hornsby, NSW
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Observed and documented children's progress, facilitating communication with parents regarding developmental milestones.
- Developed age-appropriate materials that align with curriculum standards, fostering creativity and exploration.
- Implemented behavioral intervention strategies, improving student engagement and reducing disruptions in the classroom.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
- Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Established strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Casual Early Childhood Educator
Playdays Preschool & Long Day Care Centre
Wahroonga, NSW
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, promoting emotional and social development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and educational goals.
- Mentored junior educators, enhancing teaching strategies and classroom management skills.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
Cashier
Salsas Fresh Mex
Hornsby, NSW
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new cashiers on operational procedures and system usage.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed to ensure availability.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education And Care - Education
Excelsia University College
Pennant Hills, NSW07-2026
Skills
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Motivating teams
- Continuous improvements
- Influencing others
- Incidents management
- Team leadership
- Risk assessment
- Training and mentoring
- Decision-making
Timeline
Preschool Room Leader & Early Childhood Educator
Monash Early Learning
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Director & Educational Leader.
Little Steps Early Learning Center
08.2022 - 10.2024
2IC and Pre-school Room Leader
Reggio Emilia
06.2022 - 09.2022
Sustainability Leader
Belonging Early Learning Centre
08.2021 - 06.2022
Room Leader
Three Little Birds
06.2020 - 12.2020
Early Childhood Educator
Explore & Develop
06.2018 - 05.2020
Early Childhood Educator
Tiny Tots Long Day Care Centre
01.2018 - 06.2018
Casual Early Childhood Educator
Playdays Preschool & Long Day Care Centre
09.2017 - 06.2018
Cashier
Salsas Fresh Mex
09.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education And Care - Education
Excelsia University College