Anna Billing
Canberra
Summary
Dedicated Lead Educator with a strong work ethic and a passion for fostering children's growth and development. Proven ability to create engaging and hands-on learning experiences that stimulate curiosity and problem-solving skills. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and building collaborative relationships with families. Adaptable and flexible, with a focus on continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Educator
Goodstart early learning centre
Brisbane
02.2023 - Current
- Engaged children in hands-on activities designed to stimulate curiosity and develop problem-solving skills.
- Monitored the classroom environment closely to maintain safety standards at all times.
- Helped children explore world, improve motor skills, and grow vocabulary.
- Developed weekly programs that aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
- Worked closely with families and communities to encourage engagement and collaboration within the service.
- Documented children's learning through monthly observations and quarterly summative assessments.
- Utilised professional development periods to upskill and improve my performance within my role.
- Assisted with children's orientation providing families with information and support.
- Developed effective support plans and strategies to facilitate children and their families.
- Suppprted all children in building identity and relationships within their environment.
- Promoted physical activity by leading outdoor playtime sessions.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered respect for all individuals.
- Served meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with families by providing feedback on their child's progress regularly.
- Encouraged critical thinking through creative activities such as art projects and storytelling.
- Engaged families in conversation about child's education through parent teacher interviews.
- Dedicated Lead Educator with a strong work ethic and a passion for fostering children's growth and development.
- Proven ability to create engaging and hands-on learning experiences that stimulate curiosity and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in parent-teacher communication and building collaborative relationships with families.
- Adaptable and flexible, with a focus on continuous learning and professional growth.
Educator
Nova Star Early Education
Ipswich
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Create engaging and creative experiences for children.
- Establish reciprocal relationships with families.
- Supported the daily routines and rituals of all children.
- Worked cooperatively and efficiently with educators to identify and address any developmental needs.
- Prepared learning environments indoors and outdoors to meet the needs of all children.
- Observed and documented children's learning and development.
- Fostered children's emotional intelligence, social skills and creativity.
- Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
Education
Certificate 3 - Early Childhood and Education
Ashley Institute Of Training
Ipswich, QLD05.2021
High School Diploma -
Cleveland District State High School
Brisbane, QLD12.2020
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Multitasking and organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Active listener
- Approachable
- Problem-solving
- Loves children
- Parent-teacher communication
- Patient and understanding
- Passionate
- Readiness to learn
Certification
- Certificate 3 Early Childhood and Education, Completed
- Diploma Early Childhood and Education, Enrolled
References
- Amy Hume, Centre Director, Goodstart Early Learning Carindale, (040) 570-3802, ahume1@goodstart.org.au
- Demi Crean, 2IC, Goodstart Early Learning Carindale, (045) 007-4785, dcrean@goodstart.org.au
- Brooke Kirkham, Trainer And Assessor, CAECE, (043) 269-4123, brookekirkham@caece.com.au
- Donna Deo, Centre Director, Nova Star Early Education Centre, 61468488290, director@novastar.com.au
Timeline
Lead Educator
Goodstart early learning centre
02.2023 - Current
Educator
Nova Star Early Education
04.2022 - 01.2023
Certificate 3 - Early Childhood and Education
Ashley Institute Of Training
High School Diploma -
Cleveland District State High School