Juliana Geetha David Karennayer

Summary

Dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator with over 30 years of experience spanning classroom teaching, curriculum leadership, and preschool management. Renowned for creating nurturing and inclusive learning environments where children thrive and grow holistically. A strong advocate for collaborative partnerships with families and educators, fostering a culture of care, respect, and continuous improvement.

Proficient in staff development, regulatory compliance (ECDA), and leading centre operations with professionalism and heart. Known for mentoring educators and driving curriculum excellence aligned with national frameworks like NEL and EYDF.

Beyond education, brings rich experience as a freelance media translator, adept at translating Tamil films and television content into English with accuracy, nuance, and cultural sensitivity. This dual skillset underscores a deep commitment to clear communication and cross-cultural understanding.

A confident leader and lifelong learner, valued for integrity, adaptability, and the ability to lead with both vision and compassion.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Centre Leader Cum 2IC

Anglican Preschool Services

05.2008 - Current

Provided strategic leadership for four centres, ensuring alignment with ECDA regulations and the SPARK accreditation framework.
Guided curriculum implementation across centres in accordance with the NEL and EYDF framework.
Mentored teaching teams, significantly improving staff performance and retention.
Championed change initiatives and led teams through organizational transitions, maintaining staff engagement and morale.
Fostered parent-school partnerships through workshops, conferences, and collaborative school events.
Evaluated staff performance regularly and provided targeted coaching to enhance instructional quality.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Wales Trinity Saint Advent

United Kingdom

04-2016

Skills

Leadership & Centre Management
Experienced in staff recruitment, training, appraisal, and multi-centre supervision
Skilled in team leadership, group facilitation, and operational coordination
Curriculum Development & Pedagogy
Strong in curriculum planning, and implementing NEL/EYDF-aligned practices
Familiar with play-based, inquiry-based, and differentiated learning approaches

Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement
Proficient in liaising with ECDA and handling licensing, audits, and SOP compliance
Effective in communication across diverse stakeholders and cultural contexts
Language Proficiency & Digital Literacy
Fluent in English and Tamil; basic proficiency in Mandarin and Malay
Competent in Microsoft Office, and digital documentation tools

Accomplishments

Selected as a 2024 Top Ten Finalist for the Outstanding Leader Award, in recognition of exemplary leadership, commitment to early childhood education, and impact on staff development and centre excellence.