Ritu Bala
Darwin,NT
Summary
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 children’s potential. Offering 4 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with staff, children and parents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Educator
Expect A Star
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Watched children before and after school, helped with activities , led activities and transported securely between locations.
- Updated daily logs and student records.
- Cared for up to 20 children between ages of 2 and 5.
- Maintained orderly and clean facility spaces for workers and children.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Yeronga Montessori
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
Lead Educator - Toddlers
Yeronga Montessori
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance room with learning-focused activities.
- Communicating with families to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Lead Educator
Minikins Early Learning Childcare And Kindergarten
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Trained and supervised new educators to apply best education practices and comply with policy .
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Monitored children progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Choose resources and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual children .
- Created and implemented assessments to measure children progress.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualised plans to optimize children education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Lead Educator
Little Flyers Childcare Darwin
04.2024 - Current
- Mentored and trained new educators to promote best practices in early childhood education.
- Fostered strong relationships with families through regular communication, including parent-teacher conferences and daily updates on child progress.
- Cultivated a sense of autonomy in children by guiding them through self-help skills such as dressing themselves or serving their snacks during meal times.
- Enhanced fine motor skills by introducing various art projects, puzzles, and manipulative toys in the classroom setup.
- Implemented effective behavior management techniques to create a safe and nurturing environment for toddlers.
- Designed and implemented individualized learning plans for each student to support their unique needs.
Education
Diploma Of Leadership And Management - Leadership And Management
Australia College of Business And Management
Fortitude Valley, QLD09.2021
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Imagine Education
Brisbane City, Queensland 05.2018
Diploma Of Education - Early Childhood Education
Imagine Education
Brisbane, QLD09.2020
Skills
- Play-based instruction
- Structured play knowledge
- Curriculum Development
- Teamwork
- Teambuilding
- Organization and Time management
- Good listening skills
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Responsible
- Adaptability
- Cultural awareness
- Computer skills
- Analytical skills
- Customer Service
Timeline
Lead Educator
Little Flyers Childcare Darwin
04.2024 - Current
Lead Educator
Minikins Early Learning Childcare And Kindergarten
02.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Educator - Toddlers
Yeronga Montessori
07.2021 - 01.2023
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Yeronga Montessori
08.2020 - 07.2021
Casual Educator
Expect A Star
09.2019 - 08.2020
Diploma Of Leadership And Management - Leadership And Management
Australia College of Business And Management
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Imagine Education
Diploma Of Education - Early Childhood Education
Imagine Education
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