Amanda Harris
57 Cambridge Street Port Noarlunga South ,SA
Summary
A passionate Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Aldinga Kinder Haven, enhancing child development and learning through play-based strategies. 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. With a passion for building strong rapport with faculty, children, families and caregivers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Aldinga Kinder Haven
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Receptionist Administrator
Bower Place Child and Family Psychology
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
- Expedited daily office tasks such as mail distribution, document scanning, photocopying, and data entry to ensure smooth workflow.
- Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area with updated reading materials for visitors while monitoring security by verifying visitor credentials and issuing visitor badges.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through excellent interpersonal skills and genuine care for colleagues'' needs or concerns.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Collaborated with team members on various projects to achieve department goals and improve overall efficiency.
- Promoted maintenance of professional and courteous customer interactions across reception personnel.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Recptionist
PainMedSA
12.2020 - 12.2021
Receptionist
Psychology on Hackney
02.2019 - 05.2020
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
G8 Education
Aldinga Beach SA09.2024
High School Diploma -
Cabra Dominican College
Cumberland Park, SA12.2017
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Patience and Empathy
- Strong Work Ethic
- CPR and First Aid
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Hygiene practices
- Time Management
- Caring and Understanding
- Active listener
- Communication
- Health and safety
- Child Development
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Paediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Food Health and Safety Certification
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- RRHAN-EC
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Aldinga Kinder Haven
07.2023 - Current
Receptionist Administrator
Bower Place Child and Family Psychology
04.2022 - 02.2023
Recptionist
PainMedSA
12.2020 - 12.2021
Receptionist
Psychology on Hackney
02.2019 - 05.2020
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
G8 Education
High School Diploma -
Cabra Dominican College
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Paediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Food Health and Safety Certification
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- RRHAN-EC
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