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Alecia Hunter

Currambine,WA

Summary

I am an experienced educater in the early childhood sector with a deep passion for child development. With a background in Psychology, i bring a comprehensive understanding of developmental stages and learning strategies that support growth and emotional well-being in young children.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Educator

Atlantis outside school care
Perth , WA
07.2022 - Current
  • Skilled in creating and implementing age-appropriate learning activities to assist in children's cognitive, emotional, and physical development.
  • Competent in observing children's behavior and developmental milestones to adapt activities for each child.
  • Proficient in supervising and ensuring the safety and well-being in group and individual settings.
  • Effectively maintain open communication with parents and caregivers, providing updates on children's progress, and addressing concerns.
  • Implement a health and safety agreement, ensuring a safe and clean environment for all children.
  • Collaborating with other educators creates a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Practicum Placements

Early Start Australia
Perth , WA
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy, working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Confident in collecting and analysing behavioural data to monitor each client's progress.
  • Collaborated with therapists to provide positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behaviors in children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • developed a session and independently tailored activities to meet the needs of each child, adjusting techniques to encourage engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Regularly contributed to team meetings, reviewing client progress data, and discussing further adjustments based on behaviour observations.

Practicum Placements

Early Start Australia
Perth , WA
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Promoted the importance of early childhood by highlighting the critical role of reading and singing to help foster language, cognitive, and emotional growth.
  • Led storytime and music sessions for children, selecting age-appropriate books and songs that encourage language development, creativity, and social interaction.
  • Engaged with parents and caregivers on strategies for incorporating reading and singing into everyday routine to help strengthen home learning environments.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology, Major in Children And Family Support -

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
09-2024

Skills

Professional knowledge

  • Confident in seeking feedback and applying it to Improve my professional practice
  • in-depth understanding of child development theories
  • Proficient in observing and assessing children's development and progress

Communication

  • Effective oral and written communication skills, development through professional placements and collaborative university classes
  • Adapt language to suit the developmental level of children

Critical thinking

  • Develop and implement individualised strategies to address children's needs effectively
  • Ability to design creative, evidence-based lesson plans that support various learning stages

Accomplishments

  • Award for recognition in trust- building positive and trustworthy relationships with children and families

Certification

  • Full class C drivers licence
  • Working with children check- valid till 1/2/2028
  • National police check- 23/07/2024
  • first aid certificate- 19/3/2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Practicum Placements

Early Start Australia
09.2022 - 12.2022

Childcare Educator

Atlantis outside school care
07.2022 - Current

Practicum Placements

Early Start Australia
05.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor in Psychology, Major in Children And Family Support -

Edith Cowan University

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