SHIVIKA SHARMA
Fraser rise,Victoria
Summary
Hands-on experience in Early Childhood Teaching facility. Thorough knowledge in all the aspects of child development. Exceptional knowledge with creative classroom environments and adopted practices. Remarkable ability to be flexible in assignment and amazing ability to lift up to 10 pounds and stand up to 95% of the day. Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher & educational leader
Goodstart Early learning Sydenham
- Developing a program based on early years learning framework that is appropriate and engaging for the individual needs and interest of the children also by linking it with Practices and Principles and NQS
- Providing high quality care and contributing to a safe and nurturing environment
- Coordinate with director, fellow Educators, and families in implementing children’s educational program
- Motivating other educators to achieve the best and most rewarding learning Outcomes for young children
- Mentoring and training other members of staff and students in depth knowledge of Early years learning framework.
Assistant Director
02.2023 - Current
- Observed teachers and children in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources
- Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters
- Day-to-day management of all operations of the relevant early childhood service
- Maintain a safe environment for children, families, team members, and all visitors
- Responsible for the overall management of the Centre during the Centre Director’s absence
- Record management of day-to-day service delivery, including the Daily Sheets provided by Director
- Record management of Results Based Accountability framework
- Daily supervision of educators and assistance where necessary
- Training of educators where necessary or requested by Director
- Planning and implementation of work projects as directed by the Director
- Assist with providing formal and informal high level written communication to all key stakeholders
- Maintain rosters and appoint relief educators to cover absences as required
- Assist with administration of records of attendance, using the Xap app database
- Develop and evaluate curriculum documentation and programs, ensuring that high levels of documentation for children’s learning is available for families
- Reporting in line with weekly and monthly expectations set by the Director
- Ensure that services operate at ‘Exceeding’ levels where possible, in relation to the National Quality Standards
- Maintain professional relationships with all key stakeholders
- Provide support for other Early Childhood Services
- Assist with the recruitment and professional development of staff
- Induction to New Staff members
- Maintaining Booking sheets and Vacancy sheet
- Maintaining and managing Planning Times, Book Tours and arrange Orientations.
Teacher-trainer
Australian Collage of Professional Studies
01.2017 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Acting Center Director
Goodstart Taylor hill
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance communication channels, strengthening the home-school partnership for improved student outcomes.
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
- Fostered an inclusive culture within the centre by promoting diversity awareness among staff members and addressing any discriminatory behaviours swiftly.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Enhanced centre performance by implementing strategic plans and monitoring progress towards goals.
- Managed centre budget for optimal resource allocation and financial stability.
Early Childhood Teacher
Goodstart Early Leaning
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Stimulated emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students
- Provided safe environment maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing facilities
- Encouraged student's participation by providing interactive activities
- Ensured to keep parents informed by posting parent information in the classroom
- Ensured consistency of service by maintaining open communications with parents
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Early Learning (0-5) -
Latrobe University
Melbourne, BundooraDiploma of Early Childhood and Care -
Real Time Private Ltd
Werribee, VICCertificate III in Early childhood Education and Care -
New Future
Certificate 4 In Training & Assessment -
TMG
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Ability to work-in stressful fast paced Academic discipline environment
- Children interaction
- Peer interaction
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Great conflict resolution skills: and motivated team player with the ability to positively influence other team members
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating Teacher
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Professionaldevelopments
- Guiding Children's Behaviour Training
- Dealing with different behaviour 20 February 2019
- SRF State Project Supporting Children's Behaviour (2021)
References
References can be provided if required.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Music
- Cooking
- Travelling
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Acting Center Director
Goodstart Taylor hill
08.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Director
02.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Goodstart Early Leaning
10.2020 - 10.2021
Teacher-trainer
Australian Collage of Professional Studies
01.2017 - Current
Teacher & educational leader
Goodstart Early learning Sydenham
Bachelor of Early Learning (0-5) -
Latrobe University
Diploma of Early Childhood and Care -
Real Time Private Ltd
Certificate III in Early childhood Education and Care -
New Future
Certificate 4 In Training & Assessment -
TMG
First Aid/CPR
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