Preety Sohal
Netley,SA
Summary
Experienced with fostering nurturing and educational environments for 0 to 4 aged children. Uses effective communication techniques to build strong relationships with children and families. Knowledge of developing age-appropriate activities that promote overall growth and well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Educator
Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Assisted in creating engaging lesson plans that promote child development and learning.
- Observed and documented children's progress to inform future educational strategies.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized childcare space.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational games that enhance cognitive skills.
- Developed strong relationships with children, fostering trust and communication.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Education
Diploma - Ongoing Diploma in Early Childhood And Education
Enable College
Adelaide, SA03-2026
Certificate III - Cert III in Early Childhood And Education
Enable College
Adelaide, SA05-2020
Bachelor of Science -
Punjab University
India12-2008
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School
India12-2002
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Age-appropriate activities
- Early childhood education
- Hygiene practices
- Ability to create engaging environment
- Child development expertise
- Understanding of child development principals
- CPR and first aid
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Safety monitoring
- Strong computer skills
Accomplishments
- Translated for [hindi, punjabi,urdu, english]-speaking parents and guardians to enfranchise them in childcare options.
- Supervised groups of up to 5 or 10 children from three months to 4 years of age.
Certification
- First Aid
- Working with children check
- Police clearance
- CPR
- Certificate III in early childhood and education
- Ongoing Diploma in early childhood and education
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre
01.2020 - Current
Diploma - Ongoing Diploma in Early Childhood And Education
Enable College
Certificate III - Cert III in Early Childhood And Education
Enable College
Bachelor of Science -
Punjab University
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School