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Zerin Tasnim

Glenroy,VIC

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. As an early childhood teacher I am motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Currently looking for a leadership opportunity in early childhood industry that will continue to build upon my knowledge and experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Ganbu Gulinj By Kids First
04.2023 - Current
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among children
  • Enhanced children comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
  • Promoted early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and school events.
  • Facilitated successful parent-teacher conferences, addressing concerns and discussing strategies for supporting children's growth at home.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of children with additional need.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for children with additional need and ensuring optimal progress.
  • Supported children in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all children.
  • Provided one-on-one support for children with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their learning.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among children.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • responsible for the KIS application to get additional funding into the room.
  • successfully implemented towards the centre's quality improvement planing.
  • Enhanced parent satisfaction by implementing efficient communication strategies and regular updates on child progress.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, providing support and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Led team meetings to discuss challenges, share best practices, and set goals for continuous improvement.
  • Organized successful fundraising events to generate additional revenue for program enhancements or facility upgrades.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.

Early Childhood Teacher and Educational Leader

Ilim Learning Sanctuary Glenroy
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • 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.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Organized activities to teach kinder children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
  • Assisted and supervised 27 children through the entire day
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, informative newsletters, and hosting family events.
  • Led professional development sessions for other teachers on effective classroom management strategies.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in increased student comprehension and success.
  • Mentored new teachers in the implementation of best practices for early childhood education.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all children
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Enhanced parent satisfaction by implementing efficient communication strategies and regular updates on child progress.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop comprehensive educational programs tailored to individual student needs.
  • Assisted in hiring, training, and mentoring new staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Organized successful fundraising events to generate additional revenue for program enhancements or facility upgrades.
  • Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or family nights, creating memorable experiences for children and their families.
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Only About Children Coonans Hill
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Work collaboratively with educators, children and families to plan and implement effective ongoing cycle of planning, documenting and evaluation in accordance with National Quality Framework.
  • Ensure current educational program is visible in center environment and on Storypark. Provide opportunities for families, children, and educators to view and contribute their ideas and suggestions to the program.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Coordinated creative learning activities in line with Early Childhood Framework
  • Helped children develop their literacy and numeracy skills through interactive tasks.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development of children.
  • Creating programs to assist children in their school readiness.

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Guardian Childcare And Education
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Work collaboratively with educators, children and families to plan and implement an effective ongoing cycle of planning, documenting and evaluation in accordance with the National Quality Framework.
  • Ensure current educational program is visible in the centre environment and on Storypark. Provide opportunities for families, children and educators to view and contribute their ideas and suggestions to the program.
  • Ensure all children participate in the educational program based on their knowledge, culture, ideas, abilities and interests.
  • Extend children's thinking and learning through intentional teaching, strategies, inspiring environments, spontaneous play experience and high quality documentation
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Early Childhood Teacher

Nido Early School
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Used app (Explorer) document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 22 students.

Manager

Flemington Kebab House
12.2017 - 10.2020
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Student Teacher

Story House Early Learning Centre
10.2019 - 10.2019
  • Planned and implemented daily learning and play activities for toddlers aged 2 to 24 months
  • Participated in staff meetings, and abided by instructional and safety standards.
  • Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
  • Created classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Designed and implemented sensory activities to examine various dimensions of sight, touch, smell, and sound.

Student Teacher

Truganina East Early Learning Centre
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Planned and implemented daily learning and play activities for children aged 3 to 5 years.
  • Created safe learning environment for children to play in that is fun and clean
  • Helped children develop their literacy and numeracy skills through interactive tasks
  • Liaised and developed rapport with parents
  • Prepared learning stories and daily summaries on iPad
  • Kept all areas clean, organized and in line with centre professional standards.
  • Maintained welcoming and nurturing spaces with well-organized classroom stations and materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily plans.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Education - Early Education

Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology (RMIT)
Bundoora, VIC
09.2020

Bachelor of Business - Accounting And Econometrics

Monash University
Caulfield, VIC
10.2018

Skills

  • Well-organized
  • Kinder room management
  • Child development
  • Room programming
  • Progress reporting
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Special Needs Support
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Observation and Documentation
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Safety supervision
  • Work delegation
  • Time management
  • Communication
  • Food Handling Preparation
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Arts and Crafts Aptitude
  • Personal Hygiene Support
  • Performance Improvement
  • Effective Listening
  • Effectively Work with Parents
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Fine Motor Skill Development

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

Ganbu Gulinj By Kids First
04.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Teacher and Educational Leader

Ilim Learning Sanctuary Glenroy
03.2022 - 04.2023

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Only About Children Coonans Hill
07.2021 - 03.2022

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Guardian Childcare And Education
01.2021 - 06.2021

Early Childhood Teacher

Nido Early School
08.2020 - 12.2020

Student Teacher

Story House Early Learning Centre
10.2019 - 10.2019

Student Teacher

Truganina East Early Learning Centre
09.2019 - 10.2019

Manager

Flemington Kebab House
12.2017 - 10.2020

Graduate Diploma of Education - Early Education

Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology (RMIT)

Bachelor of Business - Accounting And Econometrics

Monash University
Zerin Tasnim