Pooja Bhutani
Surrey
Summary
Reliable Childcare professional talented at creating safe, stimulating environment for young children. Expertly leads individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills. Offering 24 years of childcare experience with excellent knowledge in school administration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Teacher
Martial Arts Academy
10.2024 - Current
- Managed supplies inventory, ensuring that all necessary materials were readily available for each activity session without exceeding budget constraints.
- Developed strong rapport with participants through active listening, empathy, and encouragement during challenging activities or moments of frustration.
- Assisted in coordinating special events such as field trips or community service projects that further enriched the overall experience for participants involved in the program.
- Adapted instructional style based on individual learning preferences or needs of each participant to ensure optimal understanding of material being taught during sessions.
- Streamlined administrative tasks by maintaining accurate records of attendance, progress reports, and incident logs.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop innovative approaches to activity instruction, resulting in improved participant outcomes.
- Promoted physical fitness and healthy habits through engaging exercise routines and nutrition education.
- Increased participant satisfaction by fostering a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment for all ages and skill levels.
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating interactive games and group activities in sessions.
- Boosted overall program success by developing and implementing creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs.
Teacher On Call
Southpoint Academy
07.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher
Jewish Elementary School
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
Teacher
Little Koila Montessori School
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Activity Leader
YMCA Day Care
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Ensured timely setup of equipment and spaces, facilitating smooth transitions between daily activities.
- Child Supervision: Ensured safety and well-being of children under care, Monitored and supervised children during both indoor and outdoor activities.
- Indoor and Outdoor Activities: Planned and organized variety of engaging indoor and outdoor activities. Created stimulating environment that fostered learning through play.
- Co-curricular Involvement: Designed and implemented co-curricular activities to enhance children's holistic development. Encouraged active participation in educational and recreational programs.
- Fun Play: Fostered positive and joyful atmosphere through interactive and fun play. Incorporated age-appropriate games and activities to promote socialization.
- Art and Craft: Facilitated creative expression through arts and crafts projects. Provided guidance and support for children to explore their artistic abilities.
- Routine Maintenance: Established and maintained daily routines to ensure structured and predictable environment. Assisted with basic caregiving tasks, such as mealtime supervision and hygiene routines.
- Communication: Maintained open communication with parents regarding their child's progress and daily activities. Addressed any concerns or inquiries from parents in timely and professional manner.
- Team Collaboration: Worked collaboratively with colleagues to create cohesive and supportive childcare environment. Participated in team meetings and contributed to overall improvement of childcare services.
Kindergarten Teacher
Primary School (Govt. Affiliated)
01.1999 - 01.2022
- Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in classroom environment.
- Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to needs of individual child.
- Creating and maintaining safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
- Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
- Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
- Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.
- Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
- Updating records on the school database and handling various other administrative tasks.
- Participating in school activities and accompanying students on field trips.
- Interviewing and assisting with the training of all new teachers.
- Assist in designing a complete teaching plan
Nursery Teacher & Nursery Dept
Manav Sthali Public School
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Teaching Activities - Firmly Following Montessori Method as Play way method- Handling nursery students as a Class Teacher- Handling Nursery premises- Maintaining the Infrastructure for Nursery Play School- Maintaining and organizing Smart Class for Nursery Students
- Admin Activities - Interaction with designated Banks and Head Office Meetings- Maintaining all Nursery student accounts in Bank for Hobby / PTA / Boys / Bulbul Funds- Coordination with Head Office ( Najafgarh Zone ) for Uniform Monies , Monies for Girl Child Education , Toys and
- Accessories and Daily Mid Day Meals
- Cultural Activities - Participation in Co Curricular Activities- Preparing Nursery and Primary for Cultural shows on National days and Festivals like 15th Aug / 26th Jan/
- Janamashtmi / Diwali / Rakhi etc- Participating primary children in following competitions - Poster / Writing / English Speech- Participating Nursery Children in following competitions - Group Singing / Dancing / Story Dramatics / Sports Activities like Track n Field
- Primary and nursery Children received multiple awards in many stage shows on various occasions
- Nursery Teacher & PRO- Handling nursery students as a Class Teacher- Taking care of PRO services for the school post school
Education
Master of Arts - Arts
Ch. Charan Singh University
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
Delhi University
Nursery Teacher Training - Early Childhood Care And Education
Manav Bharti
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Activity Demonstrations
- Play-Based Learning
- Arts and Crafts
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Imaginative Play Promotion
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Team supervision
- Documentation and reporting
- People management
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- Responsible Adult Course Certification to Work with Children in British Columbia
- Early Childhood Educator (ECE) License
- Criminal Check Report Available
Additional Information
PERMANENT RESIDENT (PR)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional Working
Accomplishments
- Key Achievements- Got Most Prestigious ' Tech Mahindra - Shikshak Samaan Awardee' for excellence in Education for 2012-13
- Got ' Zonal Award by MCD ' for excellence in Nursery Education
- Got multiple ' Science Fair Award' for school pertaining to Projects submitted by Nursery Children and Cultural Shows by Nursery Children as being an Admin for the entire Nursery Wing
- Translated for Hindi -speaking parents and guardians to enfranchise them in childcare options.
- Earned highest parent evaluations among peers.
- Received “Certificate of Appreciation” in 2021,2014,2016 & 2018
- Managed classroom of 40 children ages 4 to 5years, maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
- Improved child retention rates by 90% through teacher and program improvement.
Timeline
Activity Teacher
Martial Arts Academy
10.2024 - Current
Teacher
Jewish Elementary School
09.2024 - 11.2024
Teacher On Call
Southpoint Academy
07.2024 - Current
Teacher
Little Koila Montessori School
07.2024 - 09.2024
Activity Leader
YMCA Day Care
01.2023 - 10.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Primary School (Govt. Affiliated)
01.1999 - 01.2022
Nursery Teacher & Nursery Dept
Manav Sthali Public School
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
Delhi University
Nursery Teacher Training - Early Childhood Care And Education
Manav Bharti
Master of Arts - Arts
Ch. Charan Singh University
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