- Cooking
- Reading
- Sowing and various Crafts
- Spending time with my family and our newly acquired Caravan
- Balancing time with my children and their extra curricular activities
Bronwyn BRIEN
Dubbo,Australia
Summary
Am a Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.
Am an enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced in developing engaging lesson plans and assessments in the Early Childhood Field.
Am equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Educator
Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre
11.2011 - Current
- Lead Educator in the various age groups working (6 rooms) within a team atmosphere
- Delegating tasks to fellow Educators under role description while also mentoring them and assisting them in their studies and work placements obligations
- Organising the workplace to most effectively use the available resources to meet the requirements of the programs and Centre Philosophy
- Assisting and encouraging the children to explore, enquire, investigate, question and hypothesis as they actively explore their environments
- Documenting individual and group learning for families to access using various platforms
- (Written Hard Copy Documentation, Centre Email, Owna, Storypark and Explor)
- Creating a safe working environment for the children in attendance as well as fellow Educators
- Up to date knowledge of the current Early Learning Years Framework, Child Development, Workplace Health & Safety, Centre Policies and Procedures and the Centre Philosophy
- Am confident and approachable when interacting with Parents and Families and aim to assist them with any enquiry they might have
- Have work with and alongside other outside Centre Agencies alongside Families as we assist them with plans and progress notes in regard to their child’s individual developmental needs
- Have been a designated ‘Responsible Person’, in charge of the Centre for a period
- I was employed as the Centre’s ‘Outdoor Educator’ for a period of 12 months
- In this role I was a Key contributor to our Sustainability Practices within the service
- My role was varied in nature ranging from Responsible for the Outdoor environments, Reducing our waste within the service e.g
- Reuse, Recycle and Reduce and General maintenance of the environments, Planting and Harvesting of the Vegetable Patch, Caring for the Centre’s animals/pets
Lead Educator
Village Kids Early Learning Centre
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Creating a safe working environment for the children in attendance as well as fellow Educators
- Up to date knowledge of the current Child Development, Workplace Health & Safety, Centre Policies and Procedures, Centre Philosophy
- Am confident and approachable when interacting with Parents and Families and aim to assist them with any enquiry they might have
- Have work with and alongside Families as we assist them with plans and progress notes in regard to their child’s individual developmental needs
- Lead Educator in various age groups working within a team atmosphere
- Delegating tasks to fellow Educators under my role description while also mentoring them and assisting them in their studies and work placements obligations
- Organise the workplace to most effectively use the available resources to meet the requirements of the program and Centre Philosophy
- Assisting and encouraging the children to explore, enquire, investigate and actively explore and learn in their environments
- Documenting individual and group learning for families
Relief Educator
ABC Early Learning / Goodstart Early Learning Centres
12.2006 - 11.2008
- Was employed on a casual then Permanent Part time basis over a variety of Centres within these two Companies
- Relief Educator to cover lunch breaks, Programming times and Break pauses for fellow Educators within the services
- Assist and guide children under my care in their developmental skills and learnings of the environments around them
- Documenting any observations for fellow Educators, making plans for upcoming programs
- Building and Maintaining positive interactions with children, Fellow Educators and Families even in my role as a temporary multi aged Educator
- Followed Company Policies and Procedures, Work place Health and Safety, Centre Philosophy and the National Regulations of the time
Educator
Baxter Bears Pre School & Early Learning Centres
11.2004 - 11.2005
- Care and supervision of children in care environment.
- Learn through play, nappy changing, toileting, positive behaviour management
- Observe, plan, program and evaluate Learning experiences for the children in accordance with the Centre’s guidelines and Individual Childhood Developmental Plans
- Food storage and preparation of the children’s food lunch boxes as Families provided food for their day
- Assist in the creation of a warm and welcoming environment for Children and Families
- Ensure to Follow and have input into the implementation of Workplace Health and Safety procedures, Centre Policies and Procedures, Regulations of the service and Philosophy of the service
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners, differentiating instruction based on individual student needs and abilities.
Education
Associate Diploma - Social Science (Child Studies)
TAFE NSW
NSW12.1997
Advanced Certificate - Hospitality and Catering (Supervision)
TAFE NSW
Orange12.1994
Skills
- Highly motivated and Have a Strong work ethic
- Reliable & Punctual
- Confident
- Friendly
- Ability to work within a Team and Self Manage time
- Ability to prioritize & Time Management skills for Tasks assigned
- Problem solving
- Willingness to undertake any trainings for new position
- Ability to thrive in busy environments
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to follow directions and will ask questions if not sure
- Focus on safety in the Learning Environment
- Patient and Understanding of Individual & Group Requirements
- Attention to detail
Certification
- First Aid Certification & CPR Certification
- Paid Working with Children Check
- Food Handler's Certification
- Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk
- Application Pending for NDIS Workers Check (11/24)
- Recent Police Check completed (11/24)
- NSW Unrestricted Driver's License
Interests
Timeline
Lead Educator
Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre
11.2011 - Current
Lead Educator
Village Kids Early Learning Centre
11.2008 - 06.2010
Relief Educator
ABC Early Learning / Goodstart Early Learning Centres
12.2006 - 11.2008
Educator
Baxter Bears Pre School & Early Learning Centres
11.2004 - 11.2005
- First Aid Certification & CPR Certification
- Paid Working with Children Check
- Food Handler's Certification
- Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk
- Application Pending for NDIS Workers Check (11/24)
- Recent Police Check completed (11/24)
- NSW Unrestricted Driver's License
Associate Diploma - Social Science (Child Studies)
TAFE NSW
Advanced Certificate - Hospitality and Catering (Supervision)
TAFE NSW
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