Cynthia Xingjia Xie

In this position, I advocate for the growth and development of my team members through mentorship, fostering a culture that prioritizes continuous improvement. I guide them in best practices for observations, documentation, assessments, and reflections, leading by example as a model of effective practice.

Key achievements:

• Develop and implement engaging curriculum and lesson plans based on using an inquiry framework based on child-led interests and curiosity.
• Maintain and organize portfolios and developmental reports containing documents indicative of their developmental progress. This resulted in the ability to provide individualized feedback and adjusting teaching methods to meet children's diverse learning needs in real time.
• Successfully organized and facilitated parental conferences to provide essential updates on pedagogical practices, fostering stronger collaboration between parents and educators. This resulted in improved parent understanding and engagement with the educational approach, leading to enhanced support for children's learning and development.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom. This resulted in achieving mastery of pedagogical and developmental knowledge, and good interpersonal skills.
• Promote a culture of collaboration among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and contributing constructive ideas for improving teaching practices across all grade levels.
• Manage classrooms effectively to maximize instructional time, ensuring optimal learning environment for all students.
• Maintain parent-teacher relationships through termly presentations, community projects, and parent involvement events.

• As an associate educator, I have created a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the holistic development of young learners. Through active engagement, innovative teaching methodologies, and a deep understanding of child development principles, I have played a pivotal role in fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning among children.
• Key Achievements:
• Develop and implement a well-rounded curriculum designed for the holistic development of children aged 1-3
• Encourage the holistic development of children by facilitating meaningful play opportunities both indoors and out
• Stimulate the natural curiosity of the children, fostering their engagement with the world through exposure to diverse explorations and experiences
• Create and foster positive relationships with parents and family members of children
• Provide various hands-on activities to nurture children's development
• Closely observe and document children's development using monthly portfolios, lesson assessments, and annual reports to formulate continuous learning.
• Contributed to the planning and execution of school-wide events, promoting a sense of community among students, staff, and families.

In this role, I have promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students. Throughout, I advocated for children's active participation in co-constructing their classroom environments, and in making decisions on their own learning journey.

Key Achievements:

• Plan and prepare weekly planners according to the Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework and Ebridge's Reggio-inspired curriculum
• Design and develop weekly plans that align with the curriculum yet having the flexibility to incorporate group projects that can foster children's involvement and collaboration in their classrooms.
• Set up and maintain different learning spaces (indoors and outdoors) according to the interests and curiosities of the children
• Ensure the milestones and learning needs of the children are met through differentiated learning materials and open-ended explorations
• Conduct parent-teacher sessions every half a year, fostering open communication and collaboration between parents and educators.

• In this role, I have served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.

Key Achievements:

• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives
• Develop the Children's Early Years Program (reflecting Early Years Learning Framework guidelines)
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with parents about their child-care needs
• Encourage parental involvement in the childcare program
• Maintain observations and records of individual children's progress.