Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Hobbies
Timeline
Generic
Vidhi Bhalakia

Vidhi Bhalakia

Mumbai

Summary

A preschool, nursery and interview training Teacher with over 14 years of experience, seeking position to add value through my knowledge and gain value through experience by utilizing my skills and abilities, to promote students confidence and academic success. Skillful in sharing knowledge and concepts with students.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-Primary Facilitator

FIS - Finland International School - Racecourse
Mumbai
08.2023 - Current
  • Led the classroom as a homeroom teacher, facilitating engaging, age-appropriate, and play-based learning experiences.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated music, art, storytelling, and play-based activities in line with the curriculum.
  • Organized field trips to local parks, museums, and other educational venues to provide hands-on learning experiences for students.
  • Mentored and guided fellow educators by sharing best practices, supporting lesson planning, and promoting professional development.
  • Acted as a core member of the school’s marketing team, contributing to outreach initiatives, social media content, and event planning to enhance visibility and enrollment.
  • Organized materials and resources required for each session in advance.
  • Assisted in developing new curriculum materials that are aligned with current industry standards.
  • Built strong relationships with current and prospective parents through regular communication, orientation sessions, and school tours.
  • Created innovative and customized learning resources aligned with early childhood developmental goals and curriculum frameworks.
  • Actively participated in professional development, including workshops on the Reggio Emilia approach and the integration of AI in early years education.

Private Home Tutor

Self
Mumbai
02.2021 - 07.2023
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior, and academic progress.
  • Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connections with the new lesson.
  • Provided private instruction to individuals or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, and assess student progress.
  • Worked closely with students to help develop all subjects from kindergarten to 3rd grade.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes, and letters.
  • Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
  • Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.

Teacher

Shalini Bhatija
Mumbai
06.2009 - 01.2021
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.

Summer Camp Volunteer

Shalini Bhatija
Mumbai
05.2017 - 05.2017
  • Collaborated with staff to establish and maintain supportive and structured environment.
  • Helped children to develop social skills and meaningful relationships.
  • Developed engaging, informative activities, craft and story telling.
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.

Education

Early Childhood Care And Education / ECE - Teaching

ACE - Agarkar Centre Of Excellence
Mumbai
08-2024

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts

Kalina University
Mumbai
03.2011

HSC - Accounting And Economics

HR College of Commerce And Economics
Mumbai
03.2007

SSC -

St. Annes Hight School
Mumbai
03.2005

Skills

  • Quizzes, Tests, and Exams
  • Parent and Teacher Conferences
  • Interactive Teaching and Learning
  • Student Engagement
  • Motivating Students
  • Worksheet Creation
  • Curriculum Generation

Certification

  • Certified workshops by EduCluster Finland (2024)

21st century skills

Opening windows on Finnish education

Phenomenon-based learning

Effective differentiation

Ethos of Finnish early childhood education and care

  • Certified Apple Teacher (2024)

Languages

Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Gujarati
Intermediate
B1

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Dancing

Timeline

Pre-Primary Facilitator

FIS - Finland International School - Racecourse
08.2023 - Current

Private Home Tutor

Self
02.2021 - 07.2023

Summer Camp Volunteer

Shalini Bhatija
05.2017 - 05.2017

Teacher

Shalini Bhatija
06.2009 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts

Kalina University

HSC - Accounting And Economics

HR College of Commerce And Economics

SSC -

St. Annes Hight School

Early Childhood Care And Education / ECE - Teaching

ACE - Agarkar Centre Of Excellence

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Vidhi Bhalakia