Sanober Galaria
Early Years Educator
Dubai
Summary
A devoted Early Childhood professional with the gift to reach each and every student and instill a love for learning. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
St. Mary’s Catholic School, Muhaisnah
Dubai
2020.08 - Current
- Moderating each student’s progress, and managing potentially sensitive communication of results to Parents and colleagues.
- Monitoring development of lesson plans and activities that are in line with Early Learning Goals
- Completing accurate and detailed documentation, meeting deadlines
- Communicating with parents on regular basis meeting with teacher’s alongside management to communicate feedback and assist with preparing lessons
- Being role model, promoting School's mission and ethos to Colleagues and students
- Managing budget and resourcing teaching materials
- Maintaining records to ensure orderly and safe classroom environment
- Monthly meetings with management to discuss short and long term plans for continuous improvement of Early Years department.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- As Early Years Manager I effectively manage day to day running of department and ensure highest standards education are delivered to children whilst ensuring caring and welcoming environment. I am able to inspire and motivate everyone from employees to parents and young children, ensuring that I build personal relationships through my approachable, friendly and effective communication; maintaining this through meetings, open days and informal conversations, being first point of contact for Parents and Children.
Early Childhood Educator
St. Mary’s Catholic School, Muhaisnah
Dubai
2017.11 - 2020.08
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students 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.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Early Childhood Educator
The Sheffield Private School
Dubai
2015.09 - 2017.07
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Early Childhood Educator
THE APPLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Dubai
2013.04 - 2015.04
- Educated students 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.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Madurai Kamaraj University
India 2000.06 - 2002.05
CACHE Level 3 Diploma For The Early Year Workforce - Early Years Education
NCFE
UNITED KINGDOM 2015.09 - 2017.01
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership And Management - Children And Young People's Management
NCFE
United Kingdom 2020.04 - 2021.05
Skills
Personal & Time Management.undefined
Additional Information
Case Studies Completed:
Completed two case Longitudinal Studies to Observe, Assess and Plan for Children’s Needs.
Study 1:
Age group- 3-5 years
Environment – FS 2 Classroom and outdoor learning areas.
Area of development – Physical Development
Observation Method – Narrative and checklist observations
Duration – Feb 2016 to April 2016.
Study 2:
Age group- 2- 2.11 years
Environment – EYFS Nursery, Classroom and outdoor learning areas.
Area of development – PSED
Observation Method – Time Sample, Event Sample and WOW Moments.
Duration – October 2016 to December 2016.
• CPDs Attended
CPD courses: -
· Continuous Provision; Student Assessment and Recording; Expressive art and design and Understanding the World; All Children Included; Messy Play In Early Years; Storytelling Beyond Words; Fantastic Phonics in the Early Years; Delivering Drama with Confidence for Early Years; Heuristic Play; Promoting Physical literacy; Scheme Play; Sand and Water play; Supporting Emergent Literacy in Early Years; Why Movement Matters (all these courses certified by Early Years Educational Services, Dubai).
Building Resilience in young learners, Questioning - HOTS and LOTS (Higher and Lower order thinking skills), Promote Critical Thinking. Reflection Questions. ( CPDs Internal organised by employer)
Timeline
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
St. Mary’s Catholic School, Muhaisnah
2020.08 - Current
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership And Management - Children And Young People's Management
NCFE
2020.04 - 2021.05
Early Childhood Educator
St. Mary’s Catholic School, Muhaisnah
2017.11 - 2020.08
Early Childhood Educator
The Sheffield Private School
2015.09 - 2017.07
CACHE Level 3 Diploma For The Early Year Workforce - Early Years Education
NCFE
2015.09 - 2017.01
Early Childhood Educator
THE APPLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
2013.04 - 2015.04
Bachelor of Arts - English
Madurai Kamaraj University
2000.06 - 2002.05
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