Gek Lui (Laura) Chua
Singapore
Summary
In my journey as an early childhood educator, I believe that every part of my journey is impactful, and I have never ceased to be amazed by the miracles we call children and how much they can thrive under our care. I am an easygoing and cheerful person who enjoys the company of the little ones. I am also a proud mother of two and have enjoyed the journey of being part of my children's lives. I believe in striking a balance between work and life in order to keep my stamina strong and everlasting for the young ones under my charge. As an Early Childhood Educator, I am devoted to preparing children holistically for the next phase of their lives. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages, I also believe in improving myself professionally by attending courses and meetings. I enjoy working with parents and engage them regularly through building rapport with them and also in various parent engagement sessions, such as the parent-teacher conference. I'm a proactive and caring worker with more than 15 years of experience, communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully, I handle day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker and I am ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Kindergarten Teacher
My First Skool
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Fostered learning through interactive activities, games, and lessons. Executed lesson plans, applied the school curriculum, and implemented fun learning activities to enhance students' comprehension of subjects. Conducted systematic lessons focusing on readiness skills such as phonics, language aptitude, literature, and writing. Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Cultivated a welcoming and positive classroom environment where all students felt cherished and encouraged throughout their learning process. Used problem-solving tasks and open-ended inquiries to nurture students' critical thinking abilities. Encouraged social and emotional growth in young students through age-suitable guidance and assistance.
- Served as a buddy to new teachers, sharing expertise and providing guidance to help them succeed in their roles.
- Regularly assessed student development, offering specific feedback to promote consistent growth and positive change. Improved management in the classroom through the application of successful discipline strategies and fostering a respectful environment. Boosted literacy capabilities by creating captivating reading and writing exercises suitable for diverse learning styles.
- Built trusting relationships with parents and teachers through regular communication, creating a supportive learning atmosphere for students. Established positive relationships with students and families to provide trusted learning assistance. Keep parents informed about students' progress.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Organize numerous interactive field trip for children during their inquiry projects every term. Enhanced educational outcomes by incorporating excursion content into pre- and post-trip classroom discussions. Ensured parents had explicit information concerning trip specifics, consent forms, and payment due dates. Prepared a proposal for the field trip, coordinated all elements associated with it, and created pre and post field trip presentations for parents.
Preschool Teacher
St James Church Kindergarten (Anglican Preschool Services)
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Assessed child progress and provided feedback on educational development
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- Ensure upkeep of health, safety and hygiene in the classroom
- Facilitated children to develop social, emotional and physical skills
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Established positive relationships with children and families
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers
- Ensure every child receives the attention they need whilst managing the whole class
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning
- Introduced use of technology to support children learning
- Monitored children’s academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files and portfolio
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress
- Introduced positive reinforcement in the classroom for good behavior
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Administrative Assistant
Orange Academy
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Liaised between parents and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to parents inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files
- Managed and generated financial reports for management review
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with the vendor
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow
- Communicated and resolved disputes with parents regarding outstanding school fees, payments and adjustments
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date
- Banking in payments weekly.
Babysitter
Private
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Preschool Teacher
St James Church Kindergarten
01.2005 - 12.2012
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Established positive relationships with students and families
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Preschool Teacher
People's Association Party (PAP) Kindergarten
01.1999 - 12.2003
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Established positive relationships with students and families
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Teaching -
National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC)
Singapore, Singapore03.2021
Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, Basic -
PAP Community Foundation Early Childhood Institute
Singapore, Singapore09.2000
Certificate in Business Studies - Secretarial Prac -
Institute of Technical Education - Business
Singapore, Singapore12.1994
GCE 'O' Level -
Siglap Secondary School
Singapore, Singapore12.1991
Primary Education Certificate -
Temasek Primary School
Singapore, Singapore12.1986
Skills
- Early Reading
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Toileting and Feeding
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Adept at Working with Special Needs
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Team player
- Connect with Parents
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Basic Skills Teaching
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Enforce Classroom Rules
- Classroom Discipline
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Classroom Observation
- Role Playing and Interaction Methods
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
Certification
- QC Circle Techniques for Leaders, National Productivity Board, Jan 1996
- Certificate in typewriting, December 1992
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Additional Information
Damien Poh ACA, BFP, CA Singapore
Partner
damien.poh@pw-consulting.sg
(65) 96528721
Alysia Yeo Singapore,
Preschool Educator,
alysia.yeo@gmail.com,
(65) 9818 5173,
https://sway.office.com/99PZJ71ENFWAoG6g
Timeline
Senior Kindergarten Teacher
My First Skool
06.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
St James Church Kindergarten (Anglican Preschool Services)
12.2019 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant
Orange Academy
11.2019 - 11.2020
Babysitter
Private
01.2014 - 12.2018
Preschool Teacher
St James Church Kindergarten
01.2005 - 12.2012
Preschool Teacher
People's Association Party (PAP) Kindergarten
01.1999 - 12.2003
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Teaching -
National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC)
Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education, Basic -
PAP Community Foundation Early Childhood Institute
Certificate in Business Studies - Secretarial Prac -
Institute of Technical Education - Business
GCE 'O' Level -
Siglap Secondary School
Primary Education Certificate -
Temasek Primary School
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