Amanda Hornsby
Bridgenorth,TAS
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young children in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. Full belief in learning through play. Children should learn with amazement and wonder.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Self-employeed
Launceston, TAS
03.2017 - 04.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- 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.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- 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.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
TAFE Tasmania
12.2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Gross Motor Skills
- Maintaining safety
- Sensory Activities
- Curriculum Planning
- Safety awareness
- Fine Motor Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Behavioral modeling
- Arts and crafts
- Outdoor Play
Additional Information
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
Dated: 24 February 2024
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Self-employeed
03.2017 - 04.2024
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
TAFE Tasmania