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Gurkanwal Kaur Benipal

Brampton,ON

Summary

Driven Registered Early Childhood Educator studied from Sheridan College, excelled in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering a positive learning environment. Leveraged skills in creative lesson delivery and parent-teacher communication to enhance student engagement and increase parental involvement. Integrating play-based learning and health awareness into curriculum development.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Registered Early Childhood Educator

YMCA of Greater Toronto
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events participation.
  • Promoted fine motor skill development with hands-on art projects and sensory play experiences.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the classroom.
  • Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on topics such as curriculum planning, child development theories, and classroom management strategies.
  • Implemented STEM-focused activities to introduce students to scientific concepts while fostering problem-solving skills.

Early Childhood Education Student Teacher

YMCA Daycare
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respect, empathy, and cooperation among students.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans incorporating hands-on activities, group projects, and inquiry-based learning to engage students actively in the educational process.
  • Increased parent involvement through consistent communication and collaboration on student progress and goals.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.

Early Childhood Education Student Teacher

Brightpath Early Learning and Child Care
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Increased parent involvement through consistent communication and collaboration on student progress and goals.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans incorporating hands-on activities, group projects, and inquiry-based learning to engage students actively in the educational process.
  • Led small-group instruction focused on targeted skills development for struggling students, resulting in improved mastery of key concepts.

Early Childhood Education Student Teacher

Family Day Care Services
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Education

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Sheridan College
Brampton, ON
08.2024

Skills

  • Creative Lesson Delivery
  • Health and Nutrition
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Classroom Organization
  • Child development expertise
  • Lesson Plan Creation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Problem-Solving

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Early Childhood Educator

YMCA of Greater Toronto
09.2024 - Current

Early Childhood Education Student Teacher

YMCA Daycare
05.2024 - 08.2024

Early Childhood Education Student Teacher

Brightpath Early Learning and Child Care
01.2024 - 04.2024

Early Childhood Education Student Teacher

Family Day Care Services
09.2023 - 12.2023

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Sheridan College
Gurkanwal Kaur Benipal