PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Nurturing, energetic, and certified Early Childhood Educator with 6+ years of experience fostering foundational literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional development in young learners aged 2 to 6 years. Deeply versed in National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS), NEP 2020 pedagogical guidelines, Montessori principles, and Reggio Emilia-inspired play-based approaches. Proven track record of managing dynamic classrooms of 20+ children, designing inclusive multi-sensory activities, and achieving 98% positive parent engagement through transparent, milestone-focused development reporting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lead Pre-Primary Teacher (Kindergarten / KG-2)

Apr 2022 - Present

Maple Bear Canadian Preschool, Bengaluru, Karnataka•Bengaluru, Karnataka

Deliver integrated, inquiry-based early childhood education to a classroom of 22 students (ages 4.5–6), tracking individual readiness across literacy, math, and social development.
Restructured daily lesson structures to align with the NCF-FS developmental domains (Panchakosha concept: physical, socio-emotional, intellectual, aesthetic, and life skills).
Spearheaded a structured Jolly Phonics and emergent reading program, resulting in 92% of kindergarten learners attaining independent early reading capabilities ahead of Grade 1 transition.
Implemented multi-sensory math manipulatives (Numicon, counting beads, sorting trays) to establish core concepts of one-to-one correspondence, sequencing, and spatial awareness.

Preschool Teacher (Nursery)

Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

EuroKids International, Whitefield, Bengaluru•Whitefield, Bengaluru

Instructed and nurtured a nursery cohort of 18 children (ages 3–4), creating a welcoming environment that reduced separation anxiety and supported initial school adjustment.
Conceptualized weekly thematic play zones focusing on sensory exploration, sand-and-water play, fine motor coordination (tweezer tasks, clay modeling, lacing), and free drawing.
Organized and facilitated daily Circle Time discussions incorporating interactive puppets, flashcards, action songs, and guided mindfulness routines.
Maintained strict adherence to safety, child protection (POCSO compliance), hygiene, and first-aid standards across all indoor and outdoor activity areas.

CORE COMPETENCIES & TEACHING PROFICIENCIES

Early Childhood Education

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Child Development

Lesson Planning

Behavioral Management

Parent-Teacher Communication

Phonics and Early Literacy

Creative Arts and Crafts

Patience and Empathy

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology & Human Development

— Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru (Bengaluru)

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

KEY INITIATIVES & CLASSROOM INNOVATIONS

Foundational Literacy Corner & Lending Library

Built a classroom picture-book lending library featuring bilingual stories and diverse cultural narratives, boosting daily home-reading engagement across 95% of families.
Designed weekly parent-assisted phonics discovery sheets that reinforced phonetic blending at home.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lead Pre-Primary Teacher (Kindergarten / KG-2)

Preschool Teacher (Nursery)

CORE COMPETENCIES & TEACHING PROFICIENCIES

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology & Human Development

KEY INITIATIVES & CLASSROOM INNOVATIONS

Foundational Literacy Corner & Lending Library

Certifications

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

Jolly Phonics Teacher Training Certification

Certificate in Montessori Method & Classroom Practices

Pediatric First Aid, CPR & Child Safeguarding (POCSO) Certification