Bhavani Gunathilakan
Singapore
Summary
Passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood educator devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote children's learning. Offering 8 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with colleague, children and parents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher
Busy Bees Pte Ltd
Learning Vision @ Tan Tock Seng Hospital
02.2016 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated children in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Customized educational materials based on individual child's needs to ensure inclusive learning experiences for all.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing children's performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
- Conducted classroom observations to support professional learning of new teachers.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers and parents, sharing expertise in specific subjects and pedagogical techniques.
- Fostered strong relationships between faculty members through effective communication channels and team-building events.
- Collaborated with community partners through termly learning journeys or centre events to support children's learning.
- Planned staff's rostering daily duties and oversee childcare operations.
Outdoor Adventure Camp Instructor
Camp High Achievers
Singapore
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Provided constructive feedback to campers on performance throughout the session, promoting growth and skill development.
- Promoted environmental awareness by integrating nature-based lessons into daily camp activities.
- Safeguarded campers, providing general first aid and distributing medication to children as directed.
- Evaluated program effectiveness at the end of each session, identifying opportunities for future enhancements or adjustments.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
Tuition Teacher
My Tuition Club
Singapore
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Tutored students ranging from Kindergarten 1 to Secondary 2.
- Subjects taught are English, Mathematics, Science and Tamil.
- Keeping up with school curriculums to create lesson plans.
- Travelling to students' homes to deliver lessons
- Assisting students with their homework, test and examination preparations.
- Providing learning techniques for students to adapt to.
- Conducting practice tests to prepare students for school tests and examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education
Monash University
Singapore10.2021
Diploma in Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education
Asian International College Pte Ltd
Singapore10.2017
Skills
- Mentoring Teachers
- Behavior Management
- Professional Development
- Parent-Teacher Relations
- Staff Management
- Student Engagement
- Community Outreach
- Decision Making
- Organizational Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Performance Evaluation
- Proficient in all Microsoft Software (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
Timeline
Head Teacher
Busy Bees Pte Ltd
02.2016 - Current
Outdoor Adventure Camp Instructor
Camp High Achievers
03.2014 - 03.2015
Tuition Teacher
My Tuition Club
09.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education
Monash University
Diploma in Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education
Asian International College Pte Ltd