Geeta Laijawala

Oversaw daily operations of the nursery in line with the KHDA guidelines Supervised staff recruitment, training and professional development. Coordinated with parents, addressing their concerns and ensuring transparent communication. Ensured compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements. Supported curriculum planning, assessments, and quality assurance of teaching practices. Maintained budgets, monitored resources, and ensured smooth administrative function.

Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff, and recommend personnel actions for programs and services. Provide training and professional development opportunities for staff. Establish policies and communicate them to staff and parents. Develop educational programs and set educational standards. Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or activity programs. Assist staff in communicating with parents. Meet with parents and staff to discuss students’ progress. Establish budgets and set fees for programs. Ensure facilities are maintained and the nursery clean, safe and secure for students and staff always. Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems. Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies. Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out. Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any concerns/conflicts. Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, and/or institutions. Review and interpret Ministry requirements and develop procedures to meet the requirements and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance of the Nursery.

Leadership & Staff Management: Oversaw recruitment, training, and performance management of nursery staff to maintain a high standard of childcare. Curriculum & Program Development: Designed and implemented age-appropriate, play-based learning programs to foster children’s development across social, emotional, and cognitive domains. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensured adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards, conducting regular audits and addressing any compliance issues promptly. Parent & Community Engagement: Built strong relationships with parents through regular communication, progress updates, and parent-teacher meetings, fostering a supportive community environment. Financial Oversight: Managed nursery budget, controlled expenses, and ensured resources are allocated efficiently to meet operational needs. Quality Assurance: Monitored and assessed the quality of care and education provided, implementing improvements to maintain high standards and meeting regulatory requirements.

Academic planning including Curriculum, syllabus, SOW, calendared activities / events for the year. Finalized books for the academic year. Created working stations, worked and planned on the outside boards. Planned the classroom requirements. Checked on maintenance required while planning & arranging for resources. Creating outdoor areas for work and play. Class observations. Interviewing teachers and conducted regular meetings with them. Meeting with senior management. Planning, arranging and executing mega events within the department and the school. Report writing on the events. Coordinated admissions, interviewing parents and students.

Assigned duties to different employees as per their areas of expertise. Conducted meetings before and after work sessions, which included praising individuals as well as clarifying various areas that they need to work on. Maintained and documented work accomplished on a weekly basis; presented the report to the management. Developing and working on the classroom climate, core area, outside area. Requisition for resources. Worked on Yearly planning, monthly agenda, weekly planning, Daily Lesson Plans. Organizing, managing, scripting major events. Interviewing Teachers, observing class demonstrations for selection of staff members. Interviewing parents for new admission of students.

Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with the school’s curriculum, focusing on foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social development. Created a positive, safe, and engaging classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and active participation from young learners. Assisted in supervising junior teachers or assistants, offering guidance on lesson planning, behavior management techniques, and effective classroom practices. Regularly assessed students' progress through observation, tests, and informal assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Communicated with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, addressing concerns and suggesting ways to support learning at home. Ensured that the classroom is well-organized, clean, and equipped with necessary educational materials, toys, and resources. Provided support for children in developing social skills, emotional resilience, and appropriate behavior through guidance and role modeling. Helped with administrative responsibilities such as attendance tracking, organizing events, and maintaining student records. Participated in team meetings and collaborated with other staff to plan school activities, events, and shared classroom initiatives. Stayed updated with the latest teaching techniques, early childhood education practices, and supervisory skills by attending workshops, seminars, and other training sessions.

Suman Bal Mandir under Shree Kot Hindu Stree Mandal is a charitable preprimary school under Presidentship of Mrs. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani.

Planning/Ideation Playing an active role in admission and training process Creating new concepts Achieving predetermined targets and assisting the team in attaining the same.