Early Childhood Educator in Surrey, British Columbia

Dedicated and certified Early Childhood Educator with more than 15 years of experience in teaching 9 months to 6 years old children. Promotes inclusion in the classroom and understand the diversity of learning styles in the classroom environment. Responsible in planning, organising and engaging children in different learning opportunities which promote and develop their intellectual, emotional/social and physical growth and well-being. Facilitates learning through play. Executes different curriculum and approaches in teaching and learning such as thematic based, story/literacy-based curriculum, relationships-based curriculum in childcare setting and had worked in a Reggio Emilia-inspired International Preschool in Singapore which uses play/inquiry/project-based curriculum. Participates in various professional development trainings. Authentic observer to children’s needs and learning, highly motivated and passionate and team oriented. Mentors junior teachers and works collaboratively with other health professionals in dealing and facilitating learning with children with special/additional needs in a mainstream school setting. Embarking leadership role and took the position of an acting-lead teacher in Educare (0-3 years old) classes and teachers in the previous centre I worked with in Singapore. Finished Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) at National Institute of Early Childhood Development, Singapore. Gaining knowledge, experiences and strategies in dealing with children with special needs in mainstream childcare and early intervention centre settings.