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Melek     Alkes

Melek Alkes

Pre School Teacher
Istanbul

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with 15 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

I have exceptional organisational skills gained from my previous profession; these include highly effective time management skills. I have a confident and sociable manner. I work effectively as an individual or as part of a team making use of the skills of negotiation, compromise and effective problem solving. I have very strong inter-personal skills developed through liaising with clients, colleagues, children and professionals. I am confident speaker who has the ability to present information through a variety of median a creative, fluent through and original manner. I have a great ability to communicate and interact effectively with the children and adults.

As a Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Small Hands
ISTANBUL
10.2013 - Current
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.

Nursery Teacher

The Little House Nursery
London
05.2008 - 08.2013
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Used [Software] to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over [Number] students.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.

Supervisor

SALAD HEAVEN
London
01.2006 - 05.2009
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
  • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.

FULL TIME STAFF MEMBER

ROCWELS CAFÉ
London
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Full-time Staff Member

CAFÉ CHIC
London
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
  • Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.

Live in Nanny

Ozoflu Family
Istanbul
01.1990 - 01.2000
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.

Education

Cambridge Advance English Level 2

WESTMINESTER UNIVERSITY
London
01.2013 - 04.2013

Edexcel NVQ Level 3 Diploma

Smart Training
London
01.2011 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Kensington Chelsea
London
01.2009 - 01.2011

Secondary Education

Ornek Lisesi
Istanbul
01.1987 - 01.1990

Skills

    Daycare management

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Additional Information

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to enquire if you have any job role in your work place I enclose my CV for your
information.
I have been working as a Pre School teacher since 2009 I started to my career in Uk and I am still continue at SmallHands in istanbul .

I have successfully continue and wanted to change my career in different sector.

I am a conscientious person who works hard and pays attention to detail. I am flexible, quick to pick
up new skills and eager to learn from other and energetic. I also have lots of ideas and enthusiasm. I
have faith in philosophy and the way of education of Montessori. I am keen to work as well as do my
teaching practice for an organization which has a great reputation like Little Learners.
Enclosed please find my resume for your kind perusal and consideration. Though I do have a work
experience in nursery, given an opportunity to serve your organization, I would put my best foot
forward in it and would work hard for the continuous betterment of the organization.

I am looking forward to meet you at an early date for an interview which is scheduled according to
your convenience.

You’re sincerely,
MELEK ALKES

Software

Competent user of ICT

Word

Exel

Power Point

Certification

CRIATIVE THINKING

Interests

I am interested in children stories

Cooking

Writing

Hiking

Timeline

TESOL

11-2022

CRIATIVE THINKING

08-2020

FIRST AID

09-2019

EFECTIVE COMMUNICATON

09-2019

Preschool Teacher

Small Hands
10.2013 - Current

Cambridge Advance English Level 2

WESTMINESTER UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 04.2013

Edexcel NVQ Level 3 Diploma

Smart Training
01.2011 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Kensington Chelsea
01.2009 - 01.2011

Nursery Teacher

The Little House Nursery
05.2008 - 08.2013

Supervisor

SALAD HEAVEN
01.2006 - 05.2009

FULL TIME STAFF MEMBER

ROCWELS CAFÉ
01.2003 - 01.2006

Full-time Staff Member

CAFÉ CHIC
01.2000 - 01.2003

Live in Nanny

Ozoflu Family
01.1990 - 01.2000

Secondary Education

Ornek Lisesi
01.1987 - 01.1990
Melek Alkes Pre School Teacher