Lily Sofia Immanuvel Raj
Singapore
Summary
As a part of a dynamic team, I have spearhead efforts to enhance the quality of Early Childhood Education. As a Centre Principal, led the team of Early Childhood Educators in providing quality education, holistic development and care for the children. I have been responsible for the management of the centre in planning and the centre’s programme, as well as in the deployment by bringing in resources into effective action, professional development and well-being of all staff.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Centre Principal
Alpha Green Pre School
03.2023 - Current
- Curriculum planning and professional matters, providing inputs and perspectives, and mentoring teachers in areas of pedagogy, delivery and use of tools and resources
- Setting the direction for parent partnership, community engagement and talent management
- Management and optimization of centre resources e.g., rostering, inventory management, controllable expenses
- Implementation of specific centre programs, initiatives and events
- Handle centre administrative matters
- Foster a warm and positive, people-oriented, culture in the centre that is visible to the team, children and parents.
- Strong ownership over the centre and essentially the go-to person for all stakeholders and matters relating to the centre, with an unrelenting emphasis on safety.
- Drive the design of inspiring environments and encourage an openness that stimulates teachers' and children's interest in inquiry and learning.
- Work closely with teaching and support staff and back each other up as a team when needed.
- Maintain warm relations with parents to foster tight home-school partnership.
- Be the face of the centre and to chip in on marketing, enrolment and staff recruitment matters.
- Proactive, willing to roll up sleeves, get hands dirtied and to devote copious amounts of time on the ground.
Centre Principal
Innate Montessori Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Responsible for the day to day operation of the Child Care Centre.
- Plan daily program and run the centre.
- Work effectively with staff as a team and train, mentor them as and when needed by the organization.
- Implement activities according to the centre’s curriculum and Early Childhood Development Agency requirements.
- Create good rapport and work with families of the centre through parent-teachers meeting, open house, year-end concert’s, events etc.
- Guide and mentor staff to assess children according the child developmental milestone checklists. Prepare standardized e-portfolio with detailed learning evidence of children’s physical, intellectual, social and emotional developments.
- Liaise with the community, counsel students and perform procurement duties by reporting to the Directress
Centre Principal
Sherwood Childcare Centre
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Lead & mentor team of teachers.
- Ensure curriculum of programs are in line with childcare centre protocols.
- Oversee centre’s operations, handle enrollment/open house/parents meeting sessions as per ECDA norms.
Admin-Coordinator
Saveetha University
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Planning, Content writing, Designing and publishing monthly students’ magazine.
- Schedule in-house and external meetings and report to the Director.
- Organize universities documents into updated filing systems.
- Address employees’ and clients’ queries. (via email, phone or in-person)
- Prepare presentations, spreadsheets and reports for the Head of the Department.
- Update office policies as and when needed by the Government.
Centre Principal
YWCA
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Oversee the planning and organization of a quality Early Childhood programme in line with the organization’s guidelines.
- Guide staff in the holistic development and care for the children, and build a safe and conducive environment that best meets their needs.
- Guide and support the development and implementation of teaching and learning approaches and resources, as well as best practices to enhance the learning experiences for the children.
- Manage operations, which include student admission, finance, procurement and administration.
- Oversee professional development and well-being of staff. Facilitate proactive and positive engagement with parents and the community.
- Plan, coordinate and conduct staff development activities. To cooperate with the organization’s staff and participate in activities organized by the centre.
- To perform any other duties assigned by the Management as per Early Childhood Development Agency’s requirements.
Curriculum Specialist cum Centre Principal
Genesis Childcare Centre
02.2013 - 12.2013
- Plan, develop and implement the pre-school programme for the class in accordance with the policies, guidelines, framework and philosophy of the organization.
- Develop, plan, prepare and implement the training programs for teachers and assistant teachers.
- Ensure that the organization deliver the curriculum in accordance with the guidelines and parameters established and in accordance with the training and curriculum guidelines as outlined by the senior director of curriculum and training.
- Ensure that the learning environment, resources and training style provided is consistent with the excellent standard expected and maintained in the organization training programmes.
- Supervise, train and mentor senior teachers to ensure the most effective use of curriculum materials, physical resources and supporting staff.
- Responsible for identifying the teachers training needs and actively involved in the professional upgrading of teacher’s skill-set and mindset.
- In-house curriculum aligned with MOE syllabus and specially craft it to various learning styles and capabilities of children. Work closely to train educators with organization’s pedagogy and curriculum.
- Help empower team to facilitate fulfilling learning experiences for children.
Senior Teacher/Teacher
Just Kids
08.2009 - 02.2013
- Plan and carry out daily engaging activities/programmes of the centre/kindergarten in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the organization
- I was passionate to make a difference in life of preschool children, encouraging them to maximize their potentials and shaping their curious minds
- Prepare materials to facilitate lessons to achieve the aim of holistic development of the child, physically, mentally, socially and emotionally through the care and education given to the child
- Prepare and use appropriate teaching aids and methods that will meet the needs and talents of the individual child
- Supervise/assist a group of children alone, or with another teacher to ensure their safety all times
- Build warm relationships and rapport with parents
- Worked effectively with minimum supervision as well in a dynamic team
Teacher
Loving Development Centre
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Same Responsibilities as per previous job
Teacher
Presbyterian childcare Centre
02.2006 - 06.2007
- Undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and guidelines.
- Use a variety of appropriate teaching and caring methods to ensure high-quality learning takes place.
- Encourage children to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community.
- Responsible for all aspects of classroom management maintains a tidy, well-organised room.
- Create an interesting and lively classroom which promotes independent learning.
- Keep appropriate records of achievement for each child in class and provide reports as necessary.
- Collaborate with principal and teaching staff to establish and develop effective pupil assessment procedures and moderation portfolios.
- Build positive links with parents of children in their care.
- Provide planning documents identifying specific learning objectives, differentiated tasks, special needs, extension and assessment, to the Principal or authorized officer.
- Maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, other colleagues and the school.
- Guide, motivate and monitor assistant teachers in carrying out their tasks.
- Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all children and in-particular those within the designated class group.
- Respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and by example, provides mutual respect and tolerance.
Education
Diploma - Early childhood care and education - Leadership
Seed Institute
01.2012
Diploma - Early childhood care and education – Teaching
Learning Capital
01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
Annamalai University
01.2004
GCE ‘O’ level - Distinction in English
ST. Thomas Matriculation higher secondary school
01.1992
Skills
- Computer savvy (Microsoft office)
- L2 certified educator (ECDA)
- Inclusive Practices in Preschools by Educational Psychologist
- Excellent written and communication skills
- First Aider course
Timeline
Centre Principal
Alpha Green Pre School
03.2023 - Current
Centre Principal
Innate Montessori Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 01.2023
Centre Principal
Sherwood Childcare Centre
01.2017 - 05.2017
Admin-Coordinator
Saveetha University
08.2015 - 12.2016
Centre Principal
YWCA
02.2014 - 07.2014
Curriculum Specialist cum Centre Principal
Genesis Childcare Centre
02.2013 - 12.2013
Senior Teacher/Teacher
Just Kids
08.2009 - 02.2013
Teacher
Loving Development Centre
07.2007 - 07.2009
Teacher
Presbyterian childcare Centre
02.2006 - 06.2007
Diploma - Early childhood care and education – Teaching
Learning Capital
Bachelor of Arts - English
Annamalai University
GCE ‘O’ level - Distinction in English
ST. Thomas Matriculation higher secondary school
Diploma - Early childhood care and education - Leadership
Seed Institute
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