Shantini SreeRam

• Plan, organize and lead activities for children 0 to 12 years of age to meet the developmental needs of
children. Program numbers range from 10 to 90 children in attendance.
• Knowledgeable on the pedagogical practices of the YMCA as they relate to Early Learning and Child
Development and understands the Ministry of Education guidelines and curriculum; ensures
compliance by staff on site.
• Understand and comply with all regulatory items as per the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA),
YMCA, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour, and others.
• Ensure the health and safety of the children is maintained at all times; Must have knowledge of
potential hazards and the ability to put a preventative plan in place.
• Assist with children’s meals and snacks including set up and clean up.
• Liaise with parents, school personnel and community contacts.
• Provide input to the performance reviews of assistants, where applicable.

• Purchase snack supplies and follow a snack menu plan.
• Participate in Association wide events and attend monthly meetings and professional learning sessions.
• Utilize appropriate behaviour guidance techniques in all interactions with the children.
• This position requires the ability and flexibility to work a split shift (before and after school hours).
• Program areas are based on shared space within the school, therefore, requiring movement/set up of equipment on a daily/weekly/ monthly basis.

• Designed and implemented well-balanced lesson plans that facilitated all types of learners
• Instituted positive classroom managements strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging behavior issues
• Planned and delivered English language lessons that incorporated the use of authorial audio-visual aids and various English teaching methods
• Experienced in conducting online lessons using Zoom.

• Taught pre-reading skills to children from the age of 2.5 till 9 years old using the lessons from I Can read system
• Taught grammar, reading and comprehension skills for children from the age of 9 till 12 years old
• Effectively maintained interest and provided interactive atmosphere, enabling students to significantly hone learning skills
• Experienced in conducting lessons using ClassIn online teaching platform.

• Planned and delivered English language lessons that incorporated the use of authorial audio-visual aids and various English teaching method for 16 years old students
• Closely supervised students' growth and helped them improve written and oral tests scores
• Incorporated role-play exercises to improve students' English speaking abilities
• Designed language program to promote speaking confidently in English.

• Conducted lessons by incorporating teaching methods using technologies such as interactive videos games and online language-based activities
• Conducted language-based competition in the school for all groups of age in the school
• Closely supervised students' growth and helped them improve writing and reading skills
• Maintained positive student-teacher relationship and cooperated with parents on a daily basis.