UMA DEVI VEERAYA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Specialist
PAP Community Foundation
2020.10 - Current
- Plan, develop and review PCF Sparkletots Preschools and Early Years curriculum to ensure alignment with the Ministry of Education (MOE) Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework and Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) Early Years Developmental Framework (EYDF)
- Develop and conduct appropriate developmental programme to raise the pedagogical skills of PCF teachers and their ability to facilitate children’s optimal learning
- Monitor and guide centres in the implementation of the curriculum
- Periodic review and revision of curriculum, taking into account feedback from the ground and emerging market trends
- Recommend appropriate training / professional development courses and workshops to close the performance gaps / learning needs identified by centre leaders
- Audit the full and effective implementation of the PCF Sparkletots Preschools and Early Years Curriculum and programme across all centres to ensure consistent, high quality children’s learning experiences and outcomes
- Furnish centres with reports on audit findings and share recommendations for improvement
- Strengthen PCF’s position as an Anchor Operator and leader in the early childhood education and field through curriculum innovations, staff and children’s achievement in national awards / competitions / Early Childhood Education (ECE) Conferences and participate in research activities
- Plan and lead PCF Sparkletots teachers and centre leaders on overseas learning journeys for optimal professional development
- Evaluate and conduct enrichment and niche programme for appropriateness / necessity and monitor constantly to ensure learning goals and quality standards are met
- Contribute to Professional & Education Development Division (PED) projects
- Any other duties in support of Director, PED.
Centre Principal
PCF Sparkletots
2019.06 - 2020.10
- Chart the centre’s direction and work towards achieving its short- and long-term goals aligned with its strategic thrusts
- Clarify PCF’s mission and values to all staff
- Set goals of the Centre to garner support from its main stakeholders for achieving the goals set
- Participate in networking, sharing and collaboration among the centre schools within the cluster to raise the centre’s performance level
- Work with Admin & Accounts Team on the day-to-day centres’ operations including finance, human resource policies and practices and optimise the use of cluster financial resources to build a strong preschool programme
- Conduct learning needs analysis for professional development and recommends personnel with potential for career development
- Enhance the image of the centre anchored upon its quality educational programmes, organisational excellence and the professionalism of the teaching staff
- Supervise centre teachers and harness their support to ensure the delivery of a meaningful, engaging, child-centred and sound curriculum in line with the principles spelt out in the ECDA ECE Framework
- Ensure that learning is supported by a conducive and safe environment where children can explore, experiment, question, acquire knowledge and skills and create new knowledge
- Take on the role of instructional leader in monitoring children’s achievement and development and using data-based trends to assess curriculum areas for improvement and growth
- Lead, guide, coach and inspire the staff to contribute their creativity, professional expertise, talents and skills towards delivering a curriculum that meets children’s needs
- Responsible for day-to-day HR activities – Recruitment, Orientation, Performance Appraisal, Learning Needs Analysis and Exit Interviews – for Senior Teachers, Teachers and Admin & Accounts staff
- Refer to the Responsibility Matrix for detailed responsibilities towards these positions
- Create a safe learning environment and to provide the best possible care to children under their charge
- To perform projects allocated by the Management.
Curriculum Specialist and Teacher
Mind Stretcher Education HQ
2017.03 - 2019.05
- Write and overlook syllabus for Enrichment school in Shenyang
- Conduct Foreign Teacher Training
- Teach Preparatory and Phonics class
- Create Playgroup Program for Singapore and Overseas distribution
ESL Teacher
Mind Stretcher Education
2015.01 - 2017.03
- Teach English and Phonics to children from 18 months - High school (TOEFL)
- Conduct Teacher training sessions
- Conduct marketing activities
- Communicate with parents regarding children’s progress
- Prepare children’s portfolio
- Write Thematic and Phonics syllabus
- Set teaching systems and strategies in place
Centre Supervisor
Carpe Diem Young Minds Singapore Centre Supervisor Private Limited
2008.12 - 2013.01
- Form Teacher for Kindergarten 2
- Write Lesson Plans for the above mentioned class
- Do monthly observation reports
- Involved in planning the classroom time-table
- Do up Child’s Portfolio
- Leading and delegating duties to the teachers
- Conduct weekly meeting with teachers
- Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conference twice a year
- Plan for Discovery Tours with teachers
- In charge of Newsletter (English)
- Doing up Progress Report for the children every 6 months
- Communicating with parents in regards to the children’s well-being and development
- (Eg
- Call up parents to enquire if child is absent from school)
- Organise events to foster positive teacher-parent relationships
- Organise and plan for Annual Food Fair
- Created Phonics Curriculum for Playgroup to Kindergarten 2.
Teacher Lead
Frisk ‘n’ Romp Pte Ltd
2008.02 - 2008.09
- Create a program structure for Playgroup Program
- Involved in planning the classroom time-table
- Core teacher for Level 1 (16 months – 23 months)
- Level 2 ( 2 years -3 and a half years) Playgroup Program
- Write weekly Lesson Plans for the above mentioned classes
- Do up Child’s Portfolio
- Write weekly reports about the children in the
- Communication Book for the parents
- Leading and delegating duties to the assistant teachers
- I n charge of school calendar (English)
- Communicate with the parents in regards to the children
- Gather with teachers to recce places planned for excursions
- Handle the reception duties on the weekends
English Teacher
Kinderland International Pre-school
2006.01 - 2008.01
- Department for
- English Language
- Core teacher for Pre-N, Nursery and Kindergarten
- Conduct lessons/activities for the above mentioned classes
- Write lesson plans for the above mentioned classes
- I n charge of school calendar (English)
- Assist Principal in planning the classroom time tables
- In charge of Newsletter (English)
- Train the children for concert items
- Gather with teachers to recce places planned for excursions
- Conduct tuition classes for Primary 1-4
- Do monthly classroom environment checklist
- Check minutes of meeting and make amendments
- Write weekly reports about the children in the Communication
- Book for the parents
- Do up Child Portfolio
- In charge of children’s English resource and storybooks
- In charge of classroom exterior decorations
- In charge of Science Corner
- In charge of maintaining the garden
- Leading and delegating duties to the assistant teachers
- Conducting Parent Teacher Meeting every 6 months
- Doing up Progress Report for the children every 6 months
- Communicating with parents in regards to the children’s well-being and development
- (Eg
- Call up parents to enquire if child is absent from school)
- Informing Principal and finding solutions in regards to issues or problems when conducting Kinderland Curriculum
- This included changes in the current curriculum or themes
- Setting up of Learning Corners
- Informing Ms
- Axia (Admin Staff) in regards to children’s workbooks (English), reader, Communication Books, CMC materials, Progress Report Books, exercise books and stationary.
Senior Teacher, •Form Teacher
YWCA, Pasir Ris CDC
2004.01 - 2006.01
- For Kindergarten 1
- Take on duties of the Principal in her absence
- Mentoring and checking lesson plans of teachers in Nursery 1
- Plan Saturday Duty Roster for Staff
- Oversee centre’s activities and facilitate trainee staff
- Conduct training sessions for staff (internal staff training)
- Involvements in funfairs, flag days, training sessions and seminars conducted by YWCA
Teacher
BEK Learning Centre
2000.01 - 2006.01
- Conduct phonics class for Kindergarten 1 and 2
- Conduct preparatory class for Kindergarten 2
Pre School Teacher
YWCA, Pasir Ris CDC
1995.01 - 2004.01
- Form teacher for various levels from Nursery to Kindergarten
Teacher
Little Readers
1998.01 - 2000.01
- Conducted creative writing for Kindergarten students at RCs
- Conducted phonics class for Kindergarten 1 and 2
- Marked and graded worksheets
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood and Family Education
Perth, Edith Cowan University
2009
Diploma - Preschool Education
Advent Links
2009
SAUC - Pre-school
Advent Links
2004
Certificate In Challenging Issues Management Singapore - undefined
Star EdPsy (S) Pte Ltd
2002
RTRC ASIA Certificate In Pre-school Management And Administration Singapore - undefined
2001
Certificate In Pre-school Teaching Singapore - undefined
Nanyang Technological University
1997
ASIA Certificate In Childcare And Child Development Singapore - undefined
RTRC
1996
O Levels - undefined
St. Margaret’s Secondary School, Margaret’s Secondary School
1994
Ms Serene Lim Curriculum Writer and Pre - undefined
Mind Stretcher Education Centre, Ms Grace Victoria
1993
Skills
- COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
- Proficient in
- MS Word, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop and Power Point
- MEDIA APPEARENCES
- April 23, 2008 – Interview on 938 Live The Living Room – Child’s Play
- May 14, 2008 – Interview on Prime Time Morning, Channel News Asia
Timeline
Curriculum Specialist
PAP Community Foundation
2020.10 - Current
Centre Principal
PCF Sparkletots
2019.06 - 2020.10
Curriculum Specialist and Teacher
Mind Stretcher Education HQ
2017.03 - 2019.05
ESL Teacher
Mind Stretcher Education
2015.01 - 2017.03
Centre Supervisor
Carpe Diem Young Minds Singapore Centre Supervisor Private Limited
2008.12 - 2013.01
Teacher Lead
Frisk ‘n’ Romp Pte Ltd
2008.02 - 2008.09
English Teacher
Kinderland International Pre-school
2006.01 - 2008.01
Senior Teacher, •Form Teacher
YWCA, Pasir Ris CDC
2004.01 - 2006.01
Teacher
BEK Learning Centre
2000.01 - 2006.01
Teacher
Little Readers
1998.01 - 2000.01
Pre School Teacher
YWCA, Pasir Ris CDC
1995.01 - 2004.01
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood and Family Education
Perth, Edith Cowan University
Diploma - Preschool Education
Advent Links
SAUC - Pre-school
Advent Links
Certificate In Challenging Issues Management Singapore - undefined
Star EdPsy (S) Pte Ltd
RTRC ASIA Certificate In Pre-school Management And Administration Singapore - undefined
Certificate In Pre-school Teaching Singapore - undefined
Nanyang Technological University
ASIA Certificate In Childcare And Child Development Singapore - undefined
RTRC
O Levels - undefined
St. Margaret’s Secondary School, Margaret’s Secondary School
Ms Serene Lim Curriculum Writer and Pre - undefined
Mind Stretcher Education Centre, Ms Grace Victoria