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Bethany Burgess

Tamworth,NSW

Summary

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Creative daycare worker with several years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility.

Compassionate Childcare Educator known for efficiently managing tasks and fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in early childhood education techniques, behavior management strategies, and developmental milestone tracking. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring responsive care and educational support to meet diverse needs of children. Balances creativity with structure in classroom activities to promote holistic development.

Compassionate Daycare Teacher offering several years of experience coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in children. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Educator

Little peoples
Tamworth, NSW
10.2024 - Current
  • Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and encourage children's learning.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
  • Observed child behavior to assess their needs and plan activities accordingly.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's development and plan future goals for them.
  • Monitored individual children during play times and ensured that everyone was included in activities.
  • Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices among the children including hand washing before meals.
  • Read stories aloud to the kids both individually and collectively during story time sessions.
  • Encouraged independence among the kids by allowing them to make decisions on their own within limits set by adults.
  • Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle habits like exercising regularly, eating nutritious food amongst the kids.
  • Attended workshops and training sessions related to childcare education and best practices.
  • Supervised playground activities ensuring adherence to safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
  • Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
  • Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
  • Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
  • Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
  • Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
  • Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
  • Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.

Childcare Educator

Janelle St Long Day Care Centre
Tamworth, NSW
05.2011 - 10.2024
  • Provided educational and developmental activities for children aged 2-5 years old in accordance with curriculum standards.
  • Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and encourage children's learning.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
  • Observed child behavior to assess their needs and plan activities accordingly.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's development and plan future goals for them.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices among the children including hand washing before meals.
  • Read stories aloud to the kids both individually and collectively during story time sessions.
  • Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle habits like exercising regularly, eating nutritious food amongst the kids.
  • Attended workshops and training sessions related to childcare education and best practices.
  • Supervised playground activities ensuring adherence to safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
  • Resolved behavior issues and conflicts among participants, facilitating productive conversations and developing atmosphere of mutual respect.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
  • Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
  • Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
  • Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
  • Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
  • Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Observed children to record development.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

Unique College of Technology
10-2023

Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education

Unique College of Technology
08-2023

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

TAFE NSW
NSW
09-2012

High School Diploma -

Tamworth High School
Tamworth
09-2010

Skills

  • CPR training
  • Early childhood education
  • Child safety procedures
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Hygiene practices
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Basic first aid
  • Time management
  • First aid certificate
  • Active listener
  • Diaper changes and feedings
  • Friendly
  • Reliable
  • Playful with children
  • Engaging

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Childcare Educator

Little peoples
10.2024 - Current

Childcare Educator

Janelle St Long Day Care Centre
05.2011 - 10.2024

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

Unique College of Technology

Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education

Unique College of Technology

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

TAFE NSW

High School Diploma -

Tamworth High School

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