BHAVNA DHAKAN
TEACHER
Dubai
Summary
A dedicated and passionate early years practitioner with a passion for furthering the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of young children. With a good understanding of child development theory and best practice pedagogy, I have a proven ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate learning spaces for children aged 0-5 years. I am certified in designing personal learning plans, promoting creativity, and assisting in the overall development of each child. My purpose is to serve positively in a learning environment by assisting children to learn, explore, and set their building blocks in a safe, loving, and supportive setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Early Years Teacher
Erudio Childhood Center
01.2025 - Current
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of early childhood education best practices through professional development courses, workshops, and conferences.
- Encouraged a love for reading in young learners by maintaining an extensive classroom library filled with age-appropriate literature selections that catered to varied interests and abilities.
- Increased overall class performance by implementing effective assessment strategies to identify areas for improvement.
Teacher
Rainbow Valley Nursery
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Toddler Teacher
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Assistant Teacher for FS 1
Star International School Mirdif
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Literacy and Numeracy, Inclusive Education, Assessment Strategies, Play-Based Learning
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
DubaiSkills
- Child development knowledge
- Classroom Management
- Communication
- Curriculum Design
- Child development knowledge
Professional Development
- Workshop on Play-Based Learning
- Early Childhood Assessment Tools
Timeline
Early Years Teacher
Erudio Childhood Center
01.2025 - Current
Teacher
Rainbow Valley Nursery
08.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Teacher for FS 1
Star International School Mirdif
09.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Literacy and Numeracy, Inclusive Education, Assessment Strategies, Play-Based Learning
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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