Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Employer Testimonials
Activities
Awards
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Sarah Naomi Eastervailu

Sarah Naomi Eastervailu

Early Childhood Educator
Singapore

Summary

Experienced early childhood educator with 14 years of proven success, including leadership positions as Principal, Vice Principal, and Senior/Mentor Teacher. Skilled in curriculum planning, centre operations, teacher mentoring and quality assurance. Possess strong pedagogical knowledge, experience in classroom observations, coaching and program review. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering quality outcomes in alignment with national early childhood frameworks.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Principal

Serangoon Garden Methodist Preschool
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Led and managed overall centre operations and curriculum implementation.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
  • Oversaw budgeting and strategic planning.
  • Supported documentation and centre readiness, aligned with national EC frameworks.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Prepared teachers and the center for SPARK Accreditation renewal.

Vice Principal

PCF Sparkletots
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, offering constructive feedback for improvement in instructional delivery methods.
  • Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
  • Acted as principal for the day-to-day running of the school, as well as key decision-making whenever required.
  • Oversaw two childcare bays and one infant bay centre operations.

Senior / Mentor Teacher

Adventist Schoolhouse
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Mentor student interns, beginner teachers, and support them in their teaching and learning practices.
  • Guided mentees through challenging situations such as conflict resolution, work-life balance, and career advancement.
  • Guided beginner to senior-level teachers in planning and implementing experiential learning activities and the Jolly Phonics program for the school.
  • Conducted a Jolly Phonics workshop for teachers, and a regular review of the program.
  • Engaged in the SPARK accreditation process together as a team.

Jolly Phonics & Experiential Learning Coordinator

Adventist Schoolhouse
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Program in charge of the Jolly Phonics Program in the school.
  • Conduct a weekly review and reflection of the Jolly Phonics Program implementation in the N-K2 levels.
  • Pioneered the curriculum planning and implementation of the Experiential Learning Programme in the school.
  • Increased employee engagement in self-directed learning initiatives by promoting available resources and tools within the school.
  • Championed continuous improvement efforts through regular reviews of existing programs, identifying areas for enhancement or modification as needed.

Form Teacher

Seventh-Day Adventist Kindergarten
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: presently converted to Adventist Schoolhouse.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Organized outdoor learning experiences and field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Engaged in the SPARKS Developmental Visit process as a team.

Lead Teacher

White Lodge International Kindergarten
09.2014 - 12.2016
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

First Grade Teacher

Die Schule, Care International School
05.2012 - 04.2013
  • Company Overview: India.
  • Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Lead Teacher

White Lodge Kindergarten
11.2006 - 03.2009
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Education

Master of Education - Early Childhood Education

National Institute of Education
Singapore
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education

University of South Australia - RTRC Asia
Singapore
04.2001 -

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore
04.2001 -

Skills

    Zoom

    Microsoft Word

    Instructional leadership

    Staff development

    Training and mentoring

    Team building

    Employee performance evaluations

    Student and parent relations

Professional Development

  • Completed ICO Training Program
  • Completed NIEC's Mentoring for Professional Growth Course.
  • Completed Jolly Phonics Training Program.

Employer Testimonials

  • "Sarah is patient and has developed a wonderful rapport with children, parents and colleagues. Her calm disposition brings about a positive impact to the children's behaviours and her gentle approach to manage difficult situation is notable."

     Fu Lee Mei, Principal, Adventist Schoolhouse

  • "Sarah demonstrates passion for teaching in a respectful and creative way. She is approachable and open to questions and suggestions and thinks and acts critically, creatively and independently. She is definitely an asset to any of the institution she joins in."

    S. Veena Rajan, Principal, Die Schule

  • "Sarah has proven to be a team player and an asset to the organization. She is a honest individual that is also very dependable."

Ganesh Kanapathy, Executive Director, White Lodge Education Group Services

Activities

  • Assistant Head Librarian, 2001, Yuhua Secondary School, Singapore
  • Leader of Indian Dance Society, 2000-2001, Yuhua Secondary School, Singapore

Awards

  • Nominated by Adventist Schoolhouse for National Institute of Education's Leading Foundation Teacher Award 2020.
  • Nominated by Die Schule for Care International School's New Best Teacher Award 2012-2013.
  • Nominated by White Lodge Kindergarten for MOE-AECES's Outstanding Kindergarten Teacher Award 2008.

Timeline

Principal

Serangoon Garden Methodist Preschool
01.2023 - 05.2024

Vice Principal

PCF Sparkletots
08.2022 - 12.2022

Senior / Mentor Teacher

Adventist Schoolhouse
01.2020 - 07.2022

Jolly Phonics & Experiential Learning Coordinator

Adventist Schoolhouse
01.2019 - 07.2022

Form Teacher

Seventh-Day Adventist Kindergarten
01.2017 - 12.2018

Lead Teacher

White Lodge International Kindergarten
09.2014 - 12.2016

First Grade Teacher

Die Schule, Care International School
05.2012 - 04.2013

Lead Teacher

White Lodge Kindergarten
11.2006 - 03.2009

Master of Education - Early Childhood Education

National Institute of Education
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education

University of South Australia - RTRC Asia
04.2001 -

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
04.2001 -

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