Ekta Pathela

I am a passionate and dedicated kindergarten teacher with a strong commitment to fostering a fun and engaging learning environment for young children. I create dynamic lesson plans that integrate creative activities, hands-on experiences and imaginative play ensuring that each child feels valued and motivated to learn. My goal is to inspire curiosity and a love for learning, helping to lay a solid foundation for lifelong educational success.

English Teacher - ST. HILARY'S INTERNATIONAL NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN - HONG KONG

(2023-02 - 2025-07)

• Designed and delivered daily lesson plans for 25 students aged 3-4, incorporating hands-on activities in literacy, maths, science and arts
• Managed classroom routines, behaviour guidance and safety protocols
• Maintained a stimulating classroom environment during circle time and small group time and tracked student progress via portfolios
• Conducted playgroup sessions for toddlers using a range of different learning resources and sensory activities
• Planned and designed games and activities related to curriculum
• Prepared monthly assessment reports, mid-term and end of the year report cards and conduct one-on-one parents' teacher meetings
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trusted relationship with the students, parents and team
• Monitored and evaluated students' performance, providing appropriate feedback to parents

English Teacher - ITALIAN INTERNATIONAL NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN - HONG KONG

(2022-08 - 2022-12)

• Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans
• Fostered a love for learning through engaging activities
• Utilised diverse teaching methods, including hands-on activities, storytelling, and multimedia resources, to engage different learning styles
• Conducted assessments to track student progress and communicated findings to parents through regular meetings and reports
• Collaborated with parents to support each child's social and emotional development

Part-time English Teacher - SUNNY GARDEN

(2019-10 - 2021-06)

• Planned lessons to meet student's individual learning needs and to ensure student's progression
• Designed a teaching plan using activities that help children learn reading, writing and conversational skills
• Maintained a well organised and stimulating learning environment
• Answered parents' enquiries and provide constant feedback on each child's performance

Founding Director - FINESTITCH LONDON (TRADING NAME OF FRESH APPEAL MARKETING LTD.) - LONDON, UK

(2015-09 - 2017-06)

Finestitch London was founded on the principles of using the highest quality fabrics and techniques, trained Saville Row tailors for measurements and simple yet effective designs to dress current and future business leaders in bespoke tailored suits.

• Management: actively managed a team of Saville Row trained tailors for measurement taking, customer liaison and suits order taking
• Marketing: developed and implemented marketing strategies including branding, brochures, sample books, event management, and social media and identifying social influences
• Sales: directly involved in pitching and selling to CEOs, directors and professionals. Strong after sale customer services was delivered in order to achieve return sales
• Operations: managed the logistics and procurement process including sourcing of fabrics, suits and quality control

Senior Marketing Consultant (under Fresh Appeal Marketing Ltd.) - THE MONTCALM LUXURY HOTELS, PARK GRAND HOTELS & THE SHAFTESBURY HOTELS - LONDON, UK

(2011-07 - 2015-07)

London's leading independent hotel group consisting of 3 premium hotel brands including The Montcalm Luxury Hotels (5*), Park Grand London Hotels (4*), & The Shaftesbury Hotels Collection (3*/4) across 22 locations within London.

• Developed and implemented marketing strategies specific to each hotel brand to increase brand awareness, increase customer loyalty membership and to support revenue generation
• Training staff on marketing strategy to ensure front to back office implementation
• Launched and managed the groups' social media presence on various platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ & Youtube. This includes writing and posting content, creating new campaigns, adding valuable applications, managing guest feedback and promoting events
• Measured the impact of social media programmes and analyse, review and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximise results
• Produced all promotional collateral including factsheets, brochures, e-newsletters to support sales efforts
• Sourced cost-effective suppliers to print collateral within the marketing budget. This includes brochures, pop up banners, loyalty cards, guest comments cards and key cards
• Managed key programmes to support event launches, promotions and other marketing and sales-driven efforts
• Strategised for the consumer loyalty programme and maintain a database as a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) initiative

English Instructor - BERLITZ - BANGKOK, THAILAND

(2008-05 - 2008-08)

Berlitz is a market leader in language instruction, cross-cultural consulting and global leadership training throughout the world

• Taught English to beginner, intermediate and advanced-level students of all ages
• Delivered goal-oriented lessons using the Berlitz Method and teaching principles

Playgroup Teacher - LADYBIRD INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN - BANGKOK, THAILAND

(2008-05 - 2008-08)

• Provided the best quality care and learning experiences for children aged 18 months to 3 years old
• Conducted circle time singing songs, reading books and exploring fun-filled educational activities in the classroom and in the playground to develop the children's language and communication skills

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International Management with Marketing - ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (2008-01 - 2009-12)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BA) - Marketing - MONASH UNIVERSITY (2003-01 - 2006-12)

RUAMRUDEE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (1993-01 - 2003-12)