Priyanka Malhotra
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Educator with proven expertise in fostering children's cognitive and social development through creative teaching strategies and hands-on learning at Goodstart Early Learning. Skilled in behaviour management and child psychology, adept at enhancing classroom efficiency and promoting emotional well-being. Demonstrated success in building strong relationships with families and staff, leveraging strong computer skills for innovative curriculum development.
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering five years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- 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.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Devised creative lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviours and related issues.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
Childcare Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- 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.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- 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.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Childcare Educator
Bright Horizons Childcare
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Retail Sales Assistant
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence.
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Maintained clean, organized store environment for an inviting shopping experience for customers.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Handled incoming phone calls professionally, addressing customer inquiries or directing them appropriately within the store.
- Built strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Improved store appearance with effective merchandising and creative displays.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels for optimal sales performance.
- Increased sales by providing exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
Customer Service Assistant
New Zealand's Natural Ice Cream Shop
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Answered customer questions about product availability and shipment times.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to maintain customer safety.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall customer experience and boost company reputation.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, establishing trust and loyalty through attentive service.
- Built strong relationships with customers and colleagues by providing friendly and personable service.
- Cash handling skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Education
Chisholm Institute
Online04.2022
Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Education
Holmesglen Institute of Tafe
Glen Waverley, VIC06.2018
Bachelor of Counselling - Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology(ACAP)
Melbourne, VIC12.2015
Diploma of Counselling - Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology(ACAP)
Melbourne, VIC12.2013
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Verbal and written communication
- Emotionally supportive
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Creativity, storytelling and crafts
- Gentle Discipline
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Strong computer skills
- Behaviour management techniques
- Active listener
- Caring and Understanding
- Documentation abilities
- Child development expertise
- Child psychology knowledge
Personal interests
- Creative arts: drawing and painting.
- Gardening and watering plants.
- Yoga.
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
05.2022 - Current
Childcare Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
05.2019 - 04.2022
Childcare Educator
Bright Horizons Childcare
07.2018 - 04.2019
Retail Sales Assistant
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence.
01.2015 - 12.2016
Customer Service Assistant
New Zealand's Natural Ice Cream Shop
06.2011 - 11.2011
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Education
Chisholm Institute
Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Education
Holmesglen Institute of Tafe
Bachelor of Counselling - Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology(ACAP)
Diploma of Counselling - Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology(ACAP)
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