Hema Tekwani
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote children's potential. Offering over 3 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, parents and children.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Kidtopia
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within classroom.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on topics such as curriculum planning, child development theories, and classroom management strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outdoor activities.
- Implemented culturally responsive teaching practices that celebrated diversity within classroom community while encouraging inclusion among peers from various backgrounds.
- Supported children in developing self-regulation skills using positive reinforcement, modeling, and age-appropriate redirection techniques.
- Improved literacy skills in young learners by incorporating storytelling, songs, and reading materials into lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events participation.
Registered Early Childhood Educator - Assisstant
Little Angels Child Care Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day
- Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Established strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in planned events.
- Helped create a culturally responsive classroom where all children felt valued and respected by incorporating diverse learning materials into daily lessons.
- Collaborated with a team of educators to develop an inclusive curriculum that met the diverse needs of all students.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans, resulting in improved overall classroom performance.
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s progress, facilitating effective parent-teacher conferences focused on growth and improvement.
Sales Associate/Leadership Sales Team
Bath & Body Works
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
- Maximized profitability with strategic upselling techniques during one-on-one interactions with clients at the point of purchase.
- • Prevented store losses using leadership techniques such as opening and closing store, counting and closing cash drawers and staying past hours to ensure all tasks were completed with entirety and plenitude
- Prevented store losses using leadership techniques such as opening and closing store, counting and closing cash drawers and staying past hours to ensure all tasks were completed with entirety and plenitude
Education
Real Estate License -
Humber College
Toronto, ONBachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Arts And Sciences
Humber College
Toronto, ON04.2023
Skills
- Health and safety
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Inquiry-based learning
- Curriculum Planning
- Developmental needs
- Lesson Planning
- Individualized support
- Problem-Solving
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Play-Based Learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Special Needs Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Kidtopia
04.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Early Childhood Educator - Assisstant
Little Angels Child Care Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
Sales Associate/Leadership Sales Team
Bath & Body Works
03.2020 - 09.2021
Real Estate License -
Humber College
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Arts And Sciences
Humber College
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