Jasmine Chai

Experience

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  Jasper School House

  Jan 1994 - Dec 1997

  Founder/Private Tutor

  • Secured fundings and set up successfully new school: Jasper School House.• Conducted private tutoring.

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  Joy Educare

  Jan 1994 - Dec 1997

  Preschool Educator

  • Assessed student progress using various evaluation methods, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.• Promoted physical health through outdoor playtime and structured movement activities designed for preschool-aged children.• Continuously updated personal knowledge of early childhood education best practices through professional development courses and workshops.• Collaborated with fellow educators on curriculum planning, ensuring cohesive educational experience for all students. Show less

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  THE KIDS CLUB - inglês para crianças

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

  Senior Area Manager

  • Responsible for staff recruitment.• Conducted teacher training seminars.• Formed & lead groups for English, Spanish and French programs.• Responsible for marketing and enrollment.• Go to person for parent communication.• In charge of day-to-day operations.

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  Engelska Skolor och Förskolor i Sverige AB

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

  Senior Kindergarten Teacher & Group Leader

  • Led the student council team.• Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing expertise and providing guidance to help them succeed in their roles.• Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.• Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lessons, promoting a well-rounded education for students.• Fostered critical thinking abilities in students through the use of open-ended questions and problem-solving tasks. Show less

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  Europaskolan Södermalm

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2011

  Vice Principal

  • In charge of obtaining IB accreditation for 2 campuses.• Developed a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular meetings, workshops, and team-building activities.• Led professional development initiatives for faculty members to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational best practices.• In charge of daily operations & compliance.• Implemented healthy food catering.• In charge of student council (children's voices).• Managed budget allocations effectively, ensuring adequate funding for instructional materials, equipment, and staff development opportunities Show less

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  Mr. & Mrs. Zink Consulting

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2016

  Lifestyle & Education Consultant

  • Operations Director at PerchingKids Education (conducted management training in Shanghai).• Editor & Food Tester at Wine&Dine Experience.• Brand Director at EtonHouse Holdings (responsible for all brand related activities as part of HQ leadership team).• Business Manager at EtonHouse Holdings (responsible for CPE)

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  Middleton International School & Pre-School

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2020

  Parent Liaison cum Brand & Marketing Manager

  • As founding members successfully increased enrollments from 22 to 480 students.• Part of senior management team developed and implemented parents liaison and marketing strategy.• Built, trained, and managed a cohesive growth team.• In charge of admission, customer experience, daily operations, client services, events, and brand building.• Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication and active listening, promoting a positive school environment.• Promoted a culture of inclusivity by facilitating discussions around diversity and cultural competence among staff members. Show less

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  EtonHouse International Education Group

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

  Senior Parent Liaison Manager

  • Successfully restructured existing operations & curriculum team through effective recruitment, training, and mentoring initiatives.• Successfully restructured business operations to increase consistency, efficiency and quality.• Successfully increased enrollments by 30%.• Led efforts in creating a welcoming environment within the school by organizing events that celebrate diverse cultures represented among students families.

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  Little Big Pre-School

  Aug 2020 - now

  Center Head

  • Implemented successfully new company philosophy and core values.• Successfully implemented new curriculum.• Developed high-performing team through effective recruitment, training, and mentoring initiatives.• In charge of end to end operations (HR, Marketing, Finance).• Accountable for compliance and successfully renewal of all licenses.• Increased successfully capacity from 65% to 100% through active marketing and focus on parent liaison.• P&L responsibility.