Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 25 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs. Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
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Thanakumari Patharsardi
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Smart Berriis Pre-School
Centre Principal
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
Odyssey Preschool
Curriculum Specialist
01.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Conducted professional development workshops for teachers, enhancing their pedagogical skills and knowledge.
- Led curriculum review committees in evaluating potential textbook adoptions, ensuring high-quality resources were selected for instruction.
- Provided ongoing support to teachers through coaching sessions, addressing challenges, and celebrating successes together.
NAFA Arts Pre-School
Pre School Educator
01.2015 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Collaborated with fellow educators on curriculum planning, ensuring a cohesive educational experience for all students.
- Organized field trips and special events to enrich the overall educational experience for young learners.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring each child received personalized attention.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Kinderland Pre-School
Vice Principal
01.2014 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Led professional development initiatives for faculty members to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational best practices.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
EtonHouse International I IB World School
Senior Core Teacher
08.2007 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Chiltern House International
Senior Teacher
01.2006 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Mentored junior teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and disciplinary strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Sarada Kindergarten
Senior Teacher
01.2002 - 12.2006
Job overview
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Mentored junior teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and disciplinary strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Fostered a classroom environment that encouraged open communication, respect for diversity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, leading to increased involvement in their child''s education.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Set objectives for instructional quality and results benchmarks for students.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for students with varying learning needs.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Education
University of South Australia Singapore
Bachelors of Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Bachelors
08.2007
University Overview
Bachelors of Early Childhood Education Singapore, Null, Singapore
Bachelors of Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Education
08.2005
University Overview
Rangoon Secondary School Singapore, Null, Singapore
GCE 'O' Levels from Secondary Education
11.1999
University Overview
Nee Ann Polytechnic Singapore
Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Education
08.1999
University Overview
Skills
- Academic administration
- Goal Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Team Collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Classroom Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Curricula Evaluation
- Process Improvements
- Opportunities Identification
- Student and parent relations
- Operational planning
- Standardized Testing
- Schedule oversight
- Instructional Leadership
- Curriculum Development
- Safety and security procedures
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Timeline
Centre Principal
Smart Berriis Pre-School
03.2022 - Current
Curriculum Specialist
Odyssey Preschool
01.2021 - 12.2021
Pre School Educator
NAFA Arts Pre-School
01.2015 - 12.2019
Vice Principal
Kinderland Pre-School
01.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Core Teacher
EtonHouse International I IB World School
08.2007 - 07.2013
Senior Teacher
Chiltern House International
01.2006 - 12.2007
Senior Teacher
Sarada Kindergarten
01.2002 - 12.2006
University of South Australia
Bachelors of Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Bachelors
Bachelors of Early Childhood Education
Bachelors of Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Education
Rangoon Secondary School
GCE 'O' Levels from Secondary Education
Nee Ann Polytechnic
Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Education
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