NORABIDAH ARRIF
Early Years Educator
Singapore,Singapore
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn. ”
O. Fred Donaldson
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Educator devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 5 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with fellow colleagues , students and caregivers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Teacher
Busy Bees Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for 3 years old.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Toddler Teacher
Busy Bees Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 0 to 3 years old.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing portfolios progress reports for each child.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
Teacher Intern
Busy Bees Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Helped cultivate learning-focused and welcoming atmosphere for students of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Protected students in classroom environments and transitional spaces by following effective security protocols.
- Maintained classroom for students by restocking supplies, cleaning up spills and organizing stations.
- Observed classes to identify opportunities to back up teacher or help students.
- Developed activities to help students delve into lessons and obtain hands-on experience.
- Assisted lead teachers with planning daily classroom lessons and activities for students.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
Education
'N' Level - Secondary School
01.2000 - 12.2004
Advance Certificate of Early Years - Early Childhood Education
08.2015 - 04.2016
Nitec Certification - Info-Communications Technology
01.2010 - 12.2012
'O' Level - Secondary School
01.2000 - 12.2005
Skills
Early Years education
Group and individual instruction
Adept at working with special needs children
Bilingual and Fluent in English and Malay
Child psychology knowledge and development
Time and Classroom management
Parent Communication
Maintaining safety
Progress Reporting
Lesson Planning
Teaching
Cleaning
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Advanced Certificate of Early Years
Hobbies
- Reading
- Playing
- Traveling
- Watching: Documentaries
Timeline
Toddler Teacher - Busy Bees Pte Ltd
01.2020 - 08.2020
Toddler Teacher - Busy Bees Pte Ltd
04.2016 - 12.2019
Advanced Certificate of Early Years
04-2016
Teacher Intern - Busy Bees Pte Ltd
08.2015 - 03.2016
Asian-International College - Advance Certificate of Early Years, Early Childhood Education
08.2015 - 04.2016
Institute Of Technical Education - Nitec Certification, Info-Communications Technology
01.2010 - 12.2012
Bartley Secondary School - 'N' Level, Secondary School
01.2000 - 12.2004
Bartley Secondary School - 'O' Level, Secondary School
01.2000 - 12.2005