SHIVALI SAHOTA
Calgary,AB
Summary
Proven Early Childhood Educator from TREASURE SEEDS DAYCARE, adept in creating inclusive learning environments and enhancing children's social skills. Excelled in curriculum development and classroom management, significantly improving student engagement. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and special needs education, fostering a culture of empathy and growth. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring staff at KAYENAT BEAUTY CARE SALON, building high-performing teams. 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
TREASURE SEEDS DAYCARE
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
- Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
- Organized field trips that complemented classroom learning, expanding children's real-world understanding.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
MANAGER
KAYENAT BEAUTY CARE SALON
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Education
Master of Arts - ENGLISH HONORS
GURU NANAK KHALSA COLLEGE
LUDHIANA PUNJAB INDIA03-2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Maintaining safety
- Sensory Activities
- Gross Motor Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Safety awareness
- Fine Motor Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Behavioral modeling
- Outdoor Play
- Arts and crafts
- Circle Time Management
- Practical Learning
- Dramatic Play
- Motor Skill Development
- Artistic Activities
- Leading activities
- Storytelling Techniques
- Curriculum Development
- Developmental needs
- Goal Setting
- Nutrition management
- Self-Esteem Boosting
- Meal organizing
- Music Appreciation
- Managing supplies
- Special needs education
- Social-emotional learning
- Diversified instruction
- Child assessment
- Setting schedules
- Language development
- Child's CPR certified
- Organizational and Planning Skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- PANJAB UNIVERSITY
- CDI COLLEGE
Certification
DIPLOMA HOLDER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR LEVEL 2
CURRENTLY PERSUING ECE LEVEL 3, EXPECTED TO GRADUATE IN APRIL 2025
Interests
- Food Tourism
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Adventure Travel
- Road Trips
- Yoga
- Dancing
- Cooking
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- Outdoor Recreation
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- READING BOOKS
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
TREASURE SEEDS DAYCARE
07.2023 - 07.2024
MANAGER
KAYENAT BEAUTY CARE SALON
01.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - ENGLISH HONORS
GURU NANAK KHALSA COLLEGE
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