Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Co - authored
Co - authored
Supported Causes
Volunteer Experience in Make a Difference
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Accomplishments
Active Member
References
Timeline
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Amrit Nagpal

Amrit Nagpal

New Delhi

Summary

Passionate early years professional with 15+ years of experience in the field of education as an early years educator, curriculum planner, training in service and pre-service teachers. An enthusiast and dramatic story-teller at soul. Committed to serving as mentor and liaison for students needing extra support.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Foundational Years Teacher Trainer

Self Employed
NEW DELHI
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed training materials and curricula for teachers to use in the classroom.
  • Conducted workshops and seminars on new teaching techniques and strategies.
  • Created assessments to evaluate teacher performance in the classroom setting.
  • Collaborated with school administrators to design professional development plans for teachers.
  • Assisted teachers in understanding current educational trends and best practices.
  • Provided individualized feedback to help teachers improve their instructional methods.
  • Organized online forums for educators to share resources and discuss challenges they face in the classroom.
  • Coordinated mentoring programs between experienced and novice teachers.
  • Observed classrooms to provide feedback to instructors regarding instructional techniques used by them.
  • Presented at conferences on topics related to teacher effectiveness, curriculum development, and assessment practices.
  • Attended conferences, workshops and seminars to increase job-related knowledge.

Head of Preschool and Early Childhood Care and Education (E.C.C.Ed)

Birla Open Minds
Mumbai
04.2019 - 02.2023
  • Representing Birla Open Minds as a speaker, panelist on various online and offline conferences related to the field
  • Setting up the preschools with age appropriate resources
  • Planning content for Early Childhood Care and Development Teacher Training course. Maintained and schedule of lectures.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.

Head of Preschool

Birla Open Minds
Mumbai
04.2017 - 02.2023
  • Recruiting centre heads, trainers and content developers
  • Conducting training for Centre Heads, in service and pre-service teachers
  • Planning curriculum goals and learning outcomes keeping the best global practices and adapting it to our culture
  • Conducting training on leadership and team building for school directors, owners and principals
  • Conducting webinars on essential early child development.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Curriculum Developer and Teacher Trainer

Birla Open Minds
Mumbai
05.2015 - 04.2017
  • Planning age appropriate curriculum from Parent Toddler Program to Kindergarten years
  • Training in-service teachers and monitoring the implementation of the curriculum designed.
  • Developed and implemented curricula for new courses in alignment with educational standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of curriculum development processes, materials, and outcomes.
  • Created instructional materials to accompany course curricula.
  • Established learning objectives, goals, benchmarks, and timelines for each course curriculum.
  • Analyzed feedback from stakeholders regarding current curricular offerings and proposed changes accordingly.
  • Cultivated relationships with external organizations to ensure access to resources needed for developing effective curricula.

Early Years and Primary Years Educator

Kidzee, Pinnacle High International School, S.V.K.M International School
Mumbai
09.2014 - 10.2016
  • Conducting communicative English classes for children from 8-15 years.
  • Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
  • Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.

Vocational Specialist

Make a Difference (MAD) N.G.O
Mumbai
10.2011 - 11.2012
  • Facilitated workshops on topics such as verbal and non - verbal communication, phonics and diya making.
  • Created customized training programs based upon an assessment of individual needs and aptitudes.
  • Participated in outreach activities aimed at increasing awareness of vocational services among underserved populations.

Education

Certificate of Neuroscience of Educators - Neuroscience of Educators

Institute of Brain & Behaviour Research Foundation
Bangalore , India
06-2022

Certificate in Storytelling - Foundation of Storytelling

Storytelling Education And Arts India Council
New Delhi, India
09-2020

Master's in Education (M.Ed) -

James Cook University, Singapore
Singapore
07.2014

Diploma in TESOL -

University of Alberta English Language School
07.2014

Diploma in Enrichment Studies (Phonics, Speech Development and Creative Development and Music and Movement) -

The College of Teachers, UK
04.2014

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education -

Arya Vidya Mandir Institute of Education
05.2010

Bachelor's of Home Science in Human Development majoring in Developmental Counselling -

S.N.D.T Women's University, Mumbai
06.2008

Skills

  • Curriculum Design and Development
  • Team Building and Collaboration
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Leadership and Inspiration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Goal Setting and Task Prioritization
  • Organizational Skills and Decision-Making
  • Course Planning and Setting Learning Objectives
  • Student Monitoring
  • Educational Best Practices
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Excellent Communication with team and parents
  • Problem-solving abilities and Self Motivation

Websites

Certification

  • Foundation of Story Telling from Story Telling and Arts India Council (SEAIC)
  • Jolly Phonics
  • Brain Gym

Co - authored

Made significant contribution to the book "Early Childhood Development - Universal Perspectives by Global Experts published by Vitasta Publication in 2023.

Co - authored

  • Made significant contribution to the book "Paws, Whiskers, Feathers and Wonders; stories of hope for little hearts - a story cum activity book published by Enlit Kids, Pune in 2024

Supported Causes

  • Education
  • Cruelty against Animals

Volunteer Experience in Make a Difference

Passionate language specialist volunteer for underprivileged children. Dedicated to fostering linguistic skills and empowering young learners for brighter futures from 2010 - 2011 and 2014 - 2016.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening to music
  • Baking
  • Freestyle dancing
  • Traveling to new places

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Gujarati
Advanced (C1)
C1
Punjabi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Accomplishments

  • Awarded "Outstanding Women Educationist" title by Early Childhood Development Forum in 2022.
  • Awarded "Innovative Leader of the Year" title by Ekk Updesh in 2021.
  • Awarded "Innovation in Early Learning and Child Development" award by the Early Child Development Forum in 2020.
  • Awarded "Most Creative Educator" by Pinnacle High International School, Mumbai in 2011.

Active Member

  • Life member of Early Childhood Association
  • Member of Association of Early Childhood Education and Development (AECED)
  • Early Childhood Development Forum

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Foundational Years Teacher Trainer

Self Employed
03.2023 - Current

Head of Preschool and Early Childhood Care and Education (E.C.C.Ed)

Birla Open Minds
04.2019 - 02.2023

Head of Preschool

Birla Open Minds
04.2017 - 02.2023

Curriculum Developer and Teacher Trainer

Birla Open Minds
05.2015 - 04.2017

Early Years and Primary Years Educator

Kidzee, Pinnacle High International School, S.V.K.M International School
09.2014 - 10.2016

Vocational Specialist

Make a Difference (MAD) N.G.O
10.2011 - 11.2012

Certificate of Neuroscience of Educators - Neuroscience of Educators

Institute of Brain & Behaviour Research Foundation

Certificate in Storytelling - Foundation of Storytelling

Storytelling Education And Arts India Council

Master's in Education (M.Ed) -

James Cook University, Singapore

Diploma in TESOL -

University of Alberta English Language School

Diploma in Enrichment Studies (Phonics, Speech Development and Creative Development and Music and Movement) -

The College of Teachers, UK

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education -

Arya Vidya Mandir Institute of Education

Bachelor's of Home Science in Human Development majoring in Developmental Counselling -

S.N.D.T Women's University, Mumbai

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