Hi, I’m
Ma Katherine Apan
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
E-Bridge Preschool Pte Ltd
Preschool English Teacher
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondence.
NTUC My First Skool
Preschool English Teacher
06.2018 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
- Developed and managed comprehensive project plans and associated project documents to keep ongoing development on schedule.
- Managed technical projects, utilizing established project tools and methodologies to bring projects to timely completion.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Bleu Castle Montessori
Lead Preschool Teacher
12.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies..
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
MY World PreschoolSingapore, Buangkok
Preschool English Teacher
04.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Malate Catholic SchoolManila
Preschool Teacher
05.2014 - 03.2015
Education
St. Paul University ManilaPhilippines
Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education
03.2013
University Overview
- President, Paulinian Shutter's Club, 2011 to 2013
- Lead Photographer, The Paulinian News, 2012 to 2013.
Colegio De Sta. Rosa-ManilaPhilippines
High School Diploma
03.2009
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Classroom Observation
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Creative Direction
- Event Planning
- Campaign Development
- Information Gathering
- Time Management
- Adaptable Under Pressure
Certification
- IELTS, 6.5 band score - 2018
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tagalog
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Preschool English Teacher
E-Bridge Preschool Pte Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Preschool English Teacher
NTUC My First Skool
06.2018 - 05.2022
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bleu Castle Montessori
12.2016 - 06.2018
Preschool English Teacher
MY World Preschool
04.2015 - 08.2016
Preschool Teacher
Malate Catholic School
05.2014 - 03.2015
St. Paul University Manila
Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education
Colegio De Sta. Rosa-Manila
High School Diploma
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