Priya Kalia

Proven experience in Childcare fees and Subsidy claims. Successful in fostering and maintaining internal and external relationships and collaborations. Productive self starter with strong work ethics. Consistently achieve goals and meet timelines with efficiency and accuracy. Pleasant telephone etiquette.

DIRECTOR - JASPER PLAZA CHILD CARE CENTRE

(2014-09)

• Excellent communication skills focused on building and maintaining strong customer/parent relationships.
• Conducted staff reviews, evaluations, meetings and training sessions on a monthly basis.
• Performed various record keeping functions to maintain the operations of the program.
• Conducted and documented all province required Emergency drills.
• Maintained the Highest standards of Professional behavior at all the times in the program.
• Planned, developed and administered Educational programs.
• Work independently and as part of a team to encourage a positive environment.
• Scheduled daily activities.
• Act as a liaison between parents and staff.
• Self-directed and goal-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and resourcefulness.
• Positive attitude and a productive, professional and courteous manner.
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPERVISOR - JASPER PLAZA CHILDCARE CENTRE

(2011-01 - 2014-08)

• Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care.
• Organize and implement activities that allow children to learn about the world and explore interests.
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring the problems to the attention of parents.
• Keep record of children's progress, routines and interests.
• Monitor children during outdoor activities and interact with the children to enhance their learning.
• Work with teachers to maintain communication with parents and contact parents in emergency situations.
• Assist peers in peak hours and absences.

SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHER - DAV CENTENARY PUBLIC SCHOOL

(2005-09 - 2010-08)

• Interacted effectively with the parents, staff and student populations who were from diverse cultural backgrounds (including monthly parent-teacher meetings).
• Gained ability to understand human behaviour, individual ability differences and interests.
• Acquired ability to promote learning and motivation.
• Prepared lesson plans and evaluation tools according to student needs, and effectively engaged them in the learning process by being creative (incorporating audiovisual aids to clarify difficult concepts).
• Organise science seminars, quizzes and science excursions.
• Recruited guest speakers and volunteer workers to provide information and tours to students to promote learning, community spirit and unity.
• Maintained accurate records of students' personal information, attendance, and educational progress.
• Able to prioritize duties to be accomplished within tight time frames, and with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Masters - Botany - GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY (2003 - 2005)

Bachelor - Education - JAMMU UNIVERSITY (2002 - 2003)

Bachelor - Science - HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY (1999 - 2002)