Ritu Sharma
Bengaluru
Summary
Early childhood education professional with expertise in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, International Baccalaureate, and CBSE Curriculum. Proven ability to implement effective teaching strategies and develop lesson plans tailored for early years, safeguarding, and special educational needs. Committed to child-centered practices that promote play-based learning and ensure health and safety compliance. Holds certifications in food hygiene and first aid, dedicated to fostering nurturing educational environments that support holistic child development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nursery teaching assistant
Orchard Day Nursery and Pre School
Reading, United Kingdom
2025.07 - 2026.11
- Acquired comprehensive understanding of EYFS curriculum in England.
- Planned and executed activities while documenting in lesson plans.
- Maintained observation and assessment records of child progress.
- Provided first aid support during activities after completing training.
- Monitored children's well-being to uphold safeguarding practices.
- Ensured food hygiene and basic hygiene standards during meal times.
- Updated parents on individual progress during meetings to enhance communication.
- Assisted preschool staff in daily tasks to improve operational efficiency.
- Worked with SEN child to support their learning needs.
- Created play-based curriculum to enhance children's real-life skills in self-regulation, safety, critical thinking and problem-solving.
Assistant EYP Teacher
Ebenezer International School
Bangalore
2022.06 - 2023.04
- Supported Lead Teacher in implementing the IB PYP Early Years curriculum with a focus on play-based and inquiry-led learning.
- Facilitated learning through transdisciplinary themes and key concepts.
- Created a safe and stimulating classroom reflecting IB Learner Profile attributes.
- Engaged children with age-appropriate activities like storytelling and music.
- Observed and documented student progress using PYP assessment strategies.
- Encouraged student agency by promoting choice and independence.
- Skills
- Knowledge of IB PYP Early Years framework
- Inquiry-based, child-centered teaching practices
- Understanding of early childhood development
- Communication with young learners and parents
- Documentation and reflective practices
- Team collaboration and time management
- Classroom organization and safety
Assistant Pre-Primary Teacher
Seth Anandram Jaipuria School
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
2018.07 - 2022.01
- Interacted with children and their parents on a daily basis.
- Independently created lesson plans and prepared teaching materials based on curriculum requirements and student progress.
- Taught and reinforced reading, writing, grammar and phonics using children's literature.
- Making Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) Modules, Design thinking Modules and STEAM Modules on a weekly basis for students.
- Creating invigorating and engaging lesson plans
- Making Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) modules.
- Performed daily activities that included reading to the children and facilitating classroom project.
- Maintained strong student and parent relationships by providing ongoing student support and regularly updating parents on progress.
- Educated, supported and managed students aged 3-4 for classes holding 25 students.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Program
Ram chameli chadha vishvas girls college
Uttar Pradesh, India 1 2009 - 1 2011
Master of Commerce - Finance and Human Resources
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, India 1 2013 - 1 2015
Bachelor of Education - Business Studies and Economics
St Lawrence college of higher education
New Delhi, India 1 2015 - 1 2017
Skills
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Early childhood education expertise
- Clear communication skills
- Effective teaching strategies
- Lesson planning for early years
- EYFS curriculum understanding
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Play-based curriculum
- First Aid
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Child-centred practice
Language
English
Hindi
Certification
CAT 1 Workshop Certificate
Children Safeguarding Level 3
Food Hygiene Level 3
Basic First Aid
EYFS Made Simple
Autism Awareness
Timeline
Nursery teaching assistant
Orchard Day Nursery and Pre School
2025.07 - 2026.11
Assistant EYP Teacher
Ebenezer International School
2022.06 - 2023.04
Assistant Pre-Primary Teacher
Seth Anandram Jaipuria School
2018.07 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Commerce - Program
Ram chameli chadha vishvas girls college
1 2009 - 1 2011
Master of Commerce - Finance and Human Resources
Jamia Millia Islamia
1 2013 - 1 2015
Bachelor of Education - Business Studies and Economics
St Lawrence college of higher education
1 2015 - 1 2017