Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Roles And Responsibilities
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Sheena Lettishia

Sheena Lettishia

Summary

Creative and energetic teacher dedicated to supporting the emotional, social, safety and cognitive development of young children. I believe in fostering a good relationship to cultivate each child's individual uniqueness. What are their likes and dislikes? What are their passions that ignite their potential. To facilitate the child's growth whether it's social-emotional, gross or fine motor skills or cognitive development. I am committed to providing a loving and compassionate environment.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Spring Brainy Kids
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.

Preschool Teacher

Star Learners
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Cheeryland Childcare Pte Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Class teacher N2
  • Class teacher K2
  • Resigned due to change of management

Learning Kids Childcare Pte Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Class teacher K1

Presbyterian Community Services
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Started with playgroup class and progressed with the class till k1 level.
  • Organising classroom festive celebrations with the children and parents participation.
  • Choreographing dance movements for Christmas celebration( nursery level ).
  • Participation in Graduation Ceremony
  • Ushering guest.
  • Preparation of K2 certificate presentation.
  • Choreographing and performing teachers indian dance in K2 graduation ceremony.
  • Makeup and hairdo for graduating class and helping hand with the other classes.
  • Class management after graduation ceremony.
  • Participation in Charity events like fund raising and Activity stalls.
  • Participation in Teachers Support Group in house training and other training.

Happykids Childcare
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • K2 teacher

YWCA
01.1988 - 01.1994
  • Started with the playgroup class and progressed with class till K1.

Education

Diploma in Retail (Retail Operations) -

Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification
12.2021

Tamil Language Arts Teaching For Early Childhood -

Sinda
11.2005

Intermediate Programme in Child Development & Early Childhood Education -

NTUC Childcare Co-Operative Ltd
03.1994

Childcare Personnel Training (Basic in English) -

National Institute of Education
04.1990

GCE 'O' Level -

Serangoon Garden Sec School
01.1987

PSLE -

Yio Chu Kang Pri School
01.1982

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom Organization
  • Child Development
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Creative Thinking
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Motivating and Inspiring Students
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Student Engagement and Development
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Daily Schedule Creation
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Numbers and alphabet lessons
  • Clear and Direct Communication
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Emotional Support and Development
  • Interactive Teaching
  • Learning Strategies
  • Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Safety Monitoring and Management
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Decision-Making
  • Basic Skills Teaching
  • Data Entry
  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Parent and Guardian Relations
  • Educational Games
  • Fine Motor Skill Development
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Performance Assessment
  • Student Learning Support
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Self-Esteem Boosting

Accomplishments

  • Stage crew
  • Drama club
  • Inter-school debate
  • Participation in inter-school dance competitions (tamil)
  • Red Cross (CCA)
  • Dancing and choreography of Teacher's Day celebration
  • Choreography for K2 graduation, teachers stage performance
  • Choreography for Christmas Celebration
  • Event management: K2 Graduation props, ushering
  • MC for in-house Parents Day celebration, Christmas Celebration
  • Pleasant personality
  • Goal oriented
  • Creative - music and arts
  • Communicative Skills
  • Positive Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Work Ethic's
  • Adaptability
  • Responsibility
  • Teamwork
  • Classroom Management

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Morning transition & Routine care
  • Maintain clean and safe environment for children at all times
  • Introduce children to classroom rules
  • Develop creative lesson plans
  • Record and summarise individual child portfolio
  • Changing classroom learning corner activity materials accordingly
  • Record and evaluate child performance
  • Create a variety of materials for children to work with
  • Allowing children to explore and learn thru playgroup
  • Creating a happy, safe and conducive environment for children to learn
  • Organising classroom festive celebration with children and encouraging parent's participation
  • Organising and choreographing class Christmas dance performance for nursery level
  • Participation in Graduation Ceremony
  • Ushering guest
  • K2 class certificate arrangement
  • Choreographing and performing teachers indian dance on stage
  • Makeup, hairdo for graduating class/ assisting in class management

Certification

  • Early Childhood Educational Qualification
    Sept 1989 – April 1990: National Institute of Education
    Achievement: Childcare Personnel Training (Basic in English)
  • Sept 1993 – Mar 1994: NTUC Childcare Co- Operative Ltd
    Achievement:
    Intermediate Programme in Child Development & Early Childhood Education
  • Oct 2005 – Nov 2005: Sinda
    Achievement: Tamil Language Arts Teaching For Early Childhood
    Notification Of Categories Of teachers: L1 (EL)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Spring Brainy Kids
04.2024 - 06.2024

Preschool Teacher

Star Learners
04.2015 - 10.2015

Cheeryland Childcare Pte Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2014

Learning Kids Childcare Pte Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2010

Presbyterian Community Services
01.2002 - 01.2007

Happykids Childcare
01.1995 - 01.1998

YWCA
01.1988 - 01.1994

Diploma in Retail (Retail Operations) -

Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification

Tamil Language Arts Teaching For Early Childhood -

Sinda

Intermediate Programme in Child Development & Early Childhood Education -

NTUC Childcare Co-Operative Ltd

Childcare Personnel Training (Basic in English) -

National Institute of Education

GCE 'O' Level -

Serangoon Garden Sec School

PSLE -

Yio Chu Kang Pri School
Sheena Lettishia