Harmeet Parhar

Dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Educator with leadership and Acting Director experience supporting daily centre operations, educators, children, and families. Skilled in staff supervision, scheduling, enrolment support, parent communication, licensing compliance, curriculum planning, observations, and play-based learning. Experienced in creating inclusive, child-centred environments that support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Recognized for strong organization, communication, adaptability, initiative, and collaborative team leadership.

Early Childhood Educator – Toddler Room at Tiny Hoppers Early Learning Centre (2026-07 – 2026-09)

• Observe children's play, interests, and individual needs to plan flexible, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Lead interactive circle times using stories, songs, weather discussions, and weekly themes to encourage participation and language development.
• Facilitate art, crafts, dramatic play, physical activities, and other experiences that support motor, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Support children during meals and snacks while promoting healthy routines and increasing independence with eating and self-help skills.
• Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and properly sanitized classroom environment and ensure daily practices meet licensing and safety requirements.
• Document children's learning pathways, milestones, observations, and developmental progress to inform individualized planning.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians regarding children's daily experiences, progress, and developmental needs.
• Participate in staff meetings and collaborative planning to share observations, ideas, and emergent strategies.

Early Childhood Educator (Lead Teacher – Senior/Toddler Rooms) & Acting Director, Level 3 at Fueling Brains Academy (2025-09 – 2026-06)

• Oversaw daily centre operations while ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, health and safety standards, and provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• Managed scheduling, budgeting, staffing, resource planning, enrolment support, payroll-related administration, and accurate centre records.
• Supervised and mentored educators and assistants, provided ongoing feedback, supported performance reviews, and arranged professional development opportunities.
• Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate, inclusive, engaging programs designed to support children's executive-function development.
• Monitored and documented children's progress through observations and assessments and used data to inform lesson planning and teaching strategies.
• Organized and led parent-teacher meetings, facility tours, and parent engagement events; responded to concerns and incidents professionally.
• Liaised with licensing bodies, government agencies, and inspectors and maintained required health, safety, and compliance documentation.
• Ensured appropriate child-staff ratios, classroom readiness, educational materials, safety supplies, and overall facility preparedness.
• Supported kitchen operations, including food service and safe food handling practices in accordance with regulations.

Early Childhood Educator – Level 3 at Little Steps Childcare Centre (2024-12 – 2025-08)

• Provided active supervision for groups of up to 18 children, supporting safety, engagement, and positive relationships.
• Implemented "I wonder" curriculum, preschool emergent curriculum, and Reggio Emilia-inspired practices.
• Created dynamic, age-appropriate curricula and stimulating play-based learning environments based on children's needs and observations.
• Promoted open-ended and loose-parts play to encourage exploration, creativity, problem solving, and holistic development.
• Supported children with empathy, patience, compassion, and consistent positive role modelling.
• Facilitated appropriately supported risky play to encourage confidence, exploration, and independence.
• Communicated effectively with families and colleagues to build a collaborative educational environment.

Early Childhood Educator – Level 2 at Educentre Early Learning (2023-11 – 2024-11)

• Implemented active supervision strategies for groups of up to 18 children, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Developed age-appropriate curricula and stimulating play-based learning environments.
• Promoted open-ended and loose-parts play to support exploration and holistic development.
• Demonstrated empathy and compassion while modelling positive behaviour and supporting children's development.
• Facilitated appropriately supported risky play and maintained professional communication with families and colleagues.

Customer Service Representative / Receptionist at Trail Appliances Ltd (2018-11 – 2023-01)

• Welcomed and assisted customers, handled enquiries, processed payments, and provided effective first-level problem solving.
• Created invoices, scheduled deliveries/installations and service, and coordinated communication between departments.
• Assisted managers with administrative tasks, filing, financing options, and staff training when required.

Customer Sales Representative at Tim Hortons (2014-09 – 2017-05)

• Provided customer service, handled cash and enquiries, maintained storefront operations, promoted products, and supported staff training.

College Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Development – Bow Valley (2023-09 – 2025-04)

Graduate Certificate in International Business Studies – Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Professional Diploma in Management Studies – London School of Accountancy and Management

BSc in Zoology – University of Mumbai