SIERRA MALIN J. STRAKA
***** ****** ** ** **** Monroe Washington 98272
Mobile no: 206-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To join an institution where I can have the opportunity to enhance my skills and be able to share my knowledge.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Miriam College, Philippines July 2022
Certificate in Early Childhood Education Leadership
Singapore University of Social Sciences October 2022
Bachelor in Elementary Education area of concentration Early Childhood Education
Pamantasan ng Montalban, Philippines April 2009
Magna Cum Laude
Leadership Award
Diploma in Civil Technology
Pamantasan ng Montalban,Philippines May 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteers of America
261 Sky River Parkway, Monroe, WA 98272 August 2024-present
Program Manager
-Effectively communicates project expectations to team members.
-Develops and manage project budget, project development, performance goals, and service delivery for service programs
-Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
-Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
-Collaborate with community partners and representing the interests of the program.
NTUC First Campus
Kim Keat Link, Singapore
ADCL;Deputy Centre Lead (Vice Principal) Nov. 2022-Feb.2024
-Supported the principal in running the center programs
-Proactively suggested new teaching approaches to the principal and played a key role in implementing it in the center to enhance quality of teaching
-Made suggestions to improve the safety, nutrition, hygiene or health and well-being of the children and staff, assisted and spear-headed in its implementation.
-Suggested some changes to promote greater partnership between teachers, families, and community.
-Developed a mentoring system based on the needs of the center to help teachers and staff who had difficulties in performing tasks.
-Organized and facilitated meetings on the curriculum and professional practices
-Conducted teacher formal and informal observations to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.
-Managed events and issues in the center and answer to parents and other community members.
-Worked with children and families with diverse backgrounds
NTUC First Campus
Blk 54-55 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh
Lead Teacher Feb 2015-Nov. 2022
-Coordinated and facilitated processes within section to enhance quality processes
-Developed a mentoring system based on the needs of the center to help teachers and staff who had difficulties in performing tasks.
-Mentored/coached student interns from different educational institution.
-Organized and facilitated sectional meetings on the curriculum and professional practices
-Conducted teacher formal and informal observations to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.
-Served as the teacher buddy and coach to newly hired teachers.
-Managed small and large groups of students, ensuring the safety of the students.
-Assessed/observed children’s development and tracked their progress
-Worked with children and families with diverse backgrounds
NTUC First Campus
Block 236 Bishan St. 22, Singapore
PG,N1,N2,K1,K2 Form Teacher.
Feb. 2013- Feb.2015
-Created a positive learning environment for children and parents.
-Managed small and large groups of students, ensuring the safety of the students.
-Assessed/observed children’s development and tracked their progress
-Worked with children and families with diverse backgrounds
Agape little uni Pte Ltd.
Buona Vista, Singapore
K1 Form Teacher
Jan. 2012- Jan. 2013
-Created a positive learning environment for children and parents.
-Managed small and large groups of students, ensuring the safety of the students.
-Assessed/observed children’s development and tracked their progress
-Worked with children and families with diverse backgrounds
Agape Little Uni Pte Ltd.
Buona Vista Singapore
N2 Form Teacher Jan. 2011- Jan.2012
-Created a positive learning environment for children and parents.
-Managed small and large groups of students, ensuring the safety of the students.
-Assessed/observed children’s development and tracked their progress
-Worked with children and families with diverse backgrounds
Roosevelt College-Marikina
Preschool Teacher (Developmental Kindergarten) June 2009-Jan. 2011
-Created a positive learning environment for children and parents.
-Managed small and large groups of students, ensuring the safety of the students.
-Assessed/observed children’s development and tracked their progress
-Worked with children and families with diverse backgrounds
Pamantasan ng Montalban University Instructor
College of Education June 2010-Jan. 2011
-Created a positive learning environment for college students.
-Managed small and large groups of students.
-Assessed/observed students’ development and tracked their progress
-Worked with students with diverse backgrounds
SKILLS:
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Parent Communication
Mentoring/Coaching
COMPETENCIES
Commitment to Diversity
Adaptability
Teamwork
Accountability/Dependability
Judgement