Amy Chalmers
Lake Cathie,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting a foundation for life long success. Proven ability to quickly develop rapport with children through a friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organised with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
St Joseph’s Early Childhood Services
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained high standards of care for children in the 0-6 age group.
- Excelled in delivering clear and concise messages across various platforms.
- Exhibited ability to adjust to changing circumstances.
- Demonstrated consistent reliability.
- Coordinated tasks efficiently.
- Contributed to a cohesive and productive team environment.
Early Childhood Educator
Eco Kids Village
05.2016 - 2020
Early Childhood Educator
Port Macquarie Community Preschool
07.2017 - 2024
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Helped children take care of personal needs and maintain good hygiene
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Taught students basic academic, behavioral and social skills
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Monitored students with special needs and helped integrate into normal classroom setting
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments
Education
High School Education, Year 7-12
St Joseph's High School
Aberdeen, NSW10.1999
Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE NSW - Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie, NSWSkills
- Lesson planning
- Leading activities
- Curriculum design
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Written and verbal communication
- Multi-tasking ability
Certification
- First aid and CPR certified
- Asthma and anaphylaxis certified
- Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
St Joseph’s Early Childhood Services
05.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Port Macquarie Community Preschool
07.2017 - 2024
Early Childhood Educator
Eco Kids Village
05.2016 - 2020
High School Education, Year 7-12
St Joseph's High School
Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE NSW - Port Macquarie
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