HEMITA SHAH
Airdrie,Canada
Summary
Experienced Early Childhood Educator with a decade of expertise in fostering children's social, academic, and creative growth. Proficient in developmental milestones and engaging activities, with a strong foundation in Montessori and Reggio learning approaches. Demonstrated success in nurturing teacher-student relationships through effective communication and a positive attitude. Skilled in meeting deadlines and collaborating on team projects while achieving independent goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Fueling Brains Academy
Calgary, Alberta
11.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Implemented daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment encouraging curiosity and exploration.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's developmental milestones regularly.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
Early Childhood Educator
The Learn and Play Society
Calgary, Canada
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Planned and delivered engaging, age-appropriate lessons supporting all areas of child development.
- Created a safe, clean, and inclusive learning environment that fostered creativity and independence.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive, supportive classroom atmosphere.
- Communicated regularly with families through daily updates, learning stories, and parent meetings.
- Monitored child progress and maintained accurate records including attendance, health, and safety logs.
- Encouraged self-help skills such as feeding, toileting, and diapering with a focus on independence.
- Pursued ongoing professional development to stay current with ECE best practices.
Vista Kids Town Child Care
Calgary, Canada
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teamwork
Coordinator of Pre-Primary Section
Don Bosco High School
Vadodara, India
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Took overall responsibility for curriculum planning, implementation, development, review, and evaluation across early years programs.
- Ensured engaging and enjoyable learning experiences through play-based and age-appropriate approaches that motivated and inspired students.
- Assessed and maintained curriculum standards in alignment with state and national guidelines.
- Reviewed, recommended, and suggested textbooks, educational materials, and teaching aids to support high-quality learning.
- Observed classroom practices daily to measure performance against learning objectives and provide constructive feedback.
- Supervised class teachers, offering guidance and performance feedback based on individual observations and student outcomes.
- Supported teachers in implementing curriculum through developmentally appropriate activities.
- Planned, organized, and conducted teacher training, conferences, and workshops to strengthen instructional practices.
- Collected feedback from stakeholders to improve existing and future educational programs.
Education
Post Graduation Diploma - Guidance and Counseling
The Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda
05.2020
P.G Diploma - Early Childhood Care and Education
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
05.2013
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Health and safety
- Child assessment
- Play-based learning
- Professional development
- Technology integration
Certification
• Level 2 Early Childhood Educator
• CPR/AED Level B
• Alberta Food Safety Basics
• CPR/AED Level B
• Alberta Food Safety Basics
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Fueling Brains Academy
11.2025 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
The Learn and Play Society
06.2025 - 10.2025
Vista Kids Town Child Care
10.2022 - 06.2023
Coordinator of Pre-Primary Section
Don Bosco High School
06.2018 - 05.2022
Post Graduation Diploma - Guidance and Counseling
The Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda
P.G Diploma - Early Childhood Care and Education
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda