Hi, I’m
Mardiana Binte Mohamed Idros
Early Childhood Educator
Singapore,Singapore
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Summary
Dedicated early childhood teacher with more than 10 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth. Strive to pursue a professional career and continually update and improve expertise and practice in the Early Childhood field through formal and informal professional developments.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RAFFLES MONTESSORI KINDERGARTENSingapore, Singapore
Senior Kindergarten Teacher
09.2018 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student
- Prepare lesson plans and materials required to conduct lessons for both Toddler Community Clubs (18 months to 3 years old) and Children’s House (3 years to 6 years old)
- Plan for school events such as festivals, celebrations and excursions
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches
- Prepare reports and documentation of children’s progress
- Upload photos of children weekly in the parent communication portal such as 'Little Lives'
- Participate in school events such as Open House that takes place once a term
- Maintain and upkeep the school environment in a neat and clean state
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support
- Training and mentoring of new teachers
- Responsible in maintaining the school operation procedures during the principal’s absence for three months in 2022
CS MONTESSORI KINDERGARTENSingapore, Singapore
Senior Teacher
01.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Directed and conducted Montessori programs, phonics and reading and holiday programs
- Responsible for assisting the Centre Director in curriculum development and preparation of teaching materials, lesson plans and other specific programs as instructed by Centre Director or Centre Management
- Responsible to assist Centre Director to initiate and maintain a good rapport and communication with parents and guardians of the students
- Recorded Progress Reports for each student appropriately and timely and discuss with Centre Director before presenting to the student’s parent/s for review on a periodic basis
- Responsible for weekly updates on the student’s progress and developments to the parent/s through Communication Book
- Arranged and prepared the logistics arrangements for the children’s field trip (Eg: Doughworkz Pizza Making Workshop at Pastamania)
TOTSVILLE MONTESSORI KINDERGARTENSingapore, Singapore
Preschool Educator
01.2017 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Prepared lesson plans, worksheets and other teaching materials and resources for assigned classes (Playgroup to Kindergarten 2)
- Maintained a good rapport through regular communication with parents through verbal updates and weekly updates in the Communication Books
- Facilitated children in their learning developments both academically and emotionally through social interactions, group work and designed play time
PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOLSingapore, Singapore
Preschool Educator
09.2016 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Taught Mother Tongue (Malay) lessons for two levels: K1 and K2
- Prepared the resources used in the Learning Corners in the Malay classroom
- Helped in the housekeeping for the resources and materials used for Mother Tongue lessons (Malay)
- Assisted K2 and Nursery classes for outdoor play time
- Actively involved in the different celebrations in the Centre (Eg: Mooncake Festival and Children’s Day)
CS MONTESSORI KINDERGARTENSingapore, Singapore
Senior Kindergarten Teacher, Assistant Principal
03.2012 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Directed and conducted Montessori programs, phonics and reading and holiday programs
- Conducted Parent Workshop on phonics program
- Carried out Internship Training Course for newly-joined teachers
- Documented and implemented all required teaching materials, reference materials, teaching plans and assessment tests
- Responsible for assisting the Centre Director in curriculum development and preparation of teaching materials, lesson plans and other specific programs as instructed by Centre Director or Centre Management
- Responsible to assist Centre Director to initiate and maintain a good rapport and communication with parents and guardians of the students
- Recorded Progress Report for each student appropriately and timely and discuss with Centre Director before presenting to the student’s parent/s for review on a periodic basis
- Responsible for weekly updates on the student’s progresses and developments to the parent/s through Communication Book
- Responsible for Year-End Graduation Concert 2015 and lead a team of staff by delegating tasks and responsibilities for the major school event
- Attended self-development workshops engaged by the centre to develop personal growth
JOSIAH MONTESSORISingapore, Singapore
Childcare Educator
06.2010 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Developed age-appropriate thematic lessons to aid child learning
- Fostered a child-focused classroom environment
- Conducted meetings with parents to track child’s development
- Attended education workshops to hone teaching skills
- Prepared progress reports tracking students’ progress and academic development
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues
MODERN MONTESSORI INTERNATIONALSingapore, Singapore
Senior Directress
03.2007 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Prepared the thematic lessons’ resources with an assistant teacher on a monthly period
- Set up the classroom environment and prepared materials used in the five Montessori areas
- Helped in the housekeeping for the materials used in the classroom
- Organized and conducted games for the different celebrations in the Centre (Eg: Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, Racial Harmony Day, National Day, Children’s Day)
- Arranged and prepared the logistics arrangement for the various excursions for the children (Eg: Pasir Ris Kids Kampung, Underwater World at Sentosa)
- Planned and coordinated with an assistant teacher on choreographing the dance steps for the Graduation Concert
- Designed dance costumes for the Graduation Concert
- Assisted in preparing props for the Centre’s Speech and Drama performance on a termly plan
- Planned the teachers’ allocations for classes if teachers are on annual leave and medical leave
- Worked closely with the Centre’s Supervisor on checking the classrooms environment daily
- Assisted the Centre’s Supervisor with the staffs’ working schedules
PAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EDUCATION CENTRESingapore, Singapore
Preschool Educator
04.2002 - 02.2007
Job overview
- Planned lessons independently for Nursery and Mother Tongue (Malay) for three levels: Nursery, K1 and K2
- Set up the Learning Corners in the respective classroom
- Prepared the resources used in the Learning Corners
- Helped in the housekeeping for the teachers’ resources and materials used for Mother Tongue lessons (Malay)
- Organized and conducted games for the different celebrations in the centre (Eg: Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, Racial Harmony Day, National Day, Children’s Day, Mini-Sports Day)
- Arranged and planned the itineraries for the various excursions for the children (Eg: Singapore Zoological Garden, Punggol Park trip)
- Assisted the coordinator on various tasks for the Graduation Concert (Eg: Prepared props for the concert, attended to the children’s make-up on the actual Graduation Day)
Education
Modern Montessori InternationalSingapore
Diploma from Montessori Teacher Education
12.2008
Asian International College Singapore
Diploma from Early Childhood Education
09.2006
Early Childhood InstituteSingapore
Certificate from Kindergarten And Preschool Education
04.2004
Nanyang PolytechnicSingapore
Diploma from Banking And Financial Support Services
05.2001
Yishun Secondary SchoolSingapore
GCE “O” Level (Commerce Stream) from Secondary Education
12.1997
Skills
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Activity Demonstrations
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Play-Based Learning
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Field Trip Supervision
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Proficient in using computer application software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
- Proficient in using Little Lives (Parents Communication Portal)
- Competent in using EdnoLand Class 2000 by Ednovation Pte Ltd
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
Indonesian
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Senior Kindergarten Teacher
RAFFLES MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN
09.2018 - 03.2023
Senior Teacher
CS MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN
01.2018 - 08.2018
Preschool Educator
TOTSVILLE MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN
01.2017 - 10.2017
Preschool Educator
PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL
09.2016 - 11.2016
Senior Kindergarten Teacher, Assistant Principal
CS MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN
03.2012 - 07.2016
Childcare Educator
JOSIAH MONTESSORI
06.2010 - 12.2011
Senior Directress
MODERN MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL
03.2007 - 05.2010
Preschool Educator
PAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EDUCATION CENTRE
04.2002 - 02.2007
Modern Montessori International
Diploma from Montessori Teacher Education
Asian International College
Diploma from Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Institute
Certificate from Kindergarten And Preschool Education
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma from Banking And Financial Support Services
Yishun Secondary School
GCE “O” Level (Commerce Stream) from Secondary Education
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