PRIANKA CHAKRABARTY
Early Childhood Educator
Halifax
Summary
Experienced development professional with a strong background in education and early childhood progress. Possessing academic expertise in Early Childhood Development, Economics, and Education. Extensive experience in childcare, project development, research, and teaching within the education field. Dedication to supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of young children. Well-versed in developmental stages and knowledgeable about creating safe and nurturing environments to enhance learning. Strong desire to integrate education-based strategies with techniques that promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Cunard Street Child Care Center
06.2023 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- 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.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Volunteer
BRAC Institute of Educational Development
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Trained and worked as Playleader to establish play labs in Government primary schools as part of pre-primary education for children aged 4-5
- To develop Play materials and arrange workshops with the parents and guardians of play lab students
- Promote play therapy for the ADHD-diagnosed children and create social awareness
Elementary School Teacher
Scholars Home Preparatory School
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Development
BRAC University
01.2021 - 12 2022
Master of Arts - Economics
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
National University
Skills
- Play based learning
- Storytelling
- Working with ADHD diagnosed child
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Document Management
- Administrative Support
Certification
Emergency child care first aid and CPR from Canadian Red Cross
Additional Information
Child Abuse Registry check, Canadian Criminal record check, Vulnerable Sector Check
Timeline
Infant Quality Care
12-2024
Behaviour Guidance
08-2024
Orientation for Staff working in Licensed Childcare
12-2023
Early Childhood Educator
Cunard Street Child Care Center
06.2023 - Current
Emergency child care first aid and CPR from Canadian Red Cross
03-2023
Volunteer
BRAC Institute of Educational Development
10.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Early Childhood Development
BRAC University
01.2021 - 12 2022
Elementary School Teacher
Scholars Home Preparatory School
01.2008 - 12.2010
Master of Arts - Economics
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
National University
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