Caite Eastwood
Banksia Grove,Australia
Summary
Experienced and value-filled carer with extensive knowledge of early childhood education seeking a challenging and rewarding position. Currently on leave without pay due to my son having a serious accident, I am looking for flexible work that fits around my four children as I pursue my teaching degree. I bring flexibility, adaptability, and a strong ability to engage both children and adults of various age groups. Known for being innovative, independent, and organized.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
07.2022 - Current
- Established a positive classroom atmosphere by modeling respectful behavior and setting clear expectations, reducing disruptive incidents during lessons.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing personal effectiveness as an educator.
- Mentored new educators in effective teaching methodologies, contributing to the professional development of colleagues within the school community.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall instructional quality, collaborating with colleagues across departments to share resources and expertise.
- Enhanced classroom engagement with interactive group activities, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction for students with special needs, ensuring accessibility and inclusion in the learning process.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Centre Cook
Goodstart Early Learning
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Qualified Room Leader
Ruth Laundeu Harp Child Care Centre
11.2007 - 01.2012
- Administer a full range of responsibilities includes care of infants through six-year-olds; lesson planning; programming, Observations; evaluations; parent conferences; cleaning duties, dental program, and implementing and preparing activities
- I am also currently working with a special needs child as well
Day care Assistant
Little scholars child care centre
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Administer a full range of responsibilities includes care of infants through six-year-olds; lesson planning; programming, Observations; evaluations; parent conferences; cleaning duties, dental program, and implementing and preparing activities
Day care Assistant/ SNISS Worker (special needs)
Osborne Park Child Care centre
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Planned and executed daily lesson plans with 3-5 year old group
- Worked cooperatively with other day care staff
- Interacted with and supervised children 2 to 6 years of age
- Prepared and administered weekly programs as well as evaluations
- Other responsibilities include Health/hygiene of children, working with parents to make the children more comfortable with being at day care, working with a child who was special needs and making his time at day care enjoyable
Day care Assistant/ SNISS Worker (special needs)
Mulberry Tree Childcare Centre
10.2004 - 01.2005
- Cared for infants, toddlers, and three-year-olds, handled first-aid responsibilities, and parent relations
- Worked with an autistic child one on one 3 days a week helping the child with eating, communicating and all developmental skills
- Programming for special needs child
Day care Assistant
Mulberry Tree Childcare Centre
03.2004 - 07.2004
- Administer a full range of responsibilities includes care of infants through six-year-olds; lesson planning; programming, Observations; evaluations; parent conferences; cleaning duties, dental program, and implementing and preparing activities
Cashier
McDonalds
11.2003 - 03.2004
- Completing large range of responsibilities including service to customers, cleaning duties, counting stock, completing orders and hygiene management
Education
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education
Curtin University
Perth, WAUndergraduate In Teaching Education Studies - Education
Curtin University
Perth, WA08.2024
Child Care Diploma -
12.2008
Certificate 3 -
children’s Services
12.2005
Year 10 -
12.2001
Skills
- Parent communication
- Teaching strategies
- Educational leadership
- Literacy development
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Parent interaction
- Goal setting
Workingwithchildrencheck
True
References
- Caroline Poguet, Ruth Landeu Harp Child Care Centre, Qualified Care giver, 0421648940
- Christie Byrne, Ruth Landeu Harp Child care Centre, Director (no longer at the centre), 0408 907 296
Educationandaccreditations
- Child Care Diploma, 12/31/08
- Certificate 3 children’s Services, 12/31/05
- Year 10, 12/31/01
Timeline
Centre Cook
Goodstart Early Learning
11.2023 - 09.2024
Senior Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
07.2022 - Current
Qualified Room Leader
Ruth Laundeu Harp Child Care Centre
11.2007 - 01.2012
Day care Assistant
Little scholars child care centre
01.2006 - 12.2007
Day care Assistant/ SNISS Worker (special needs)
Osborne Park Child Care centre
01.2005 - 12.2006
Day care Assistant/ SNISS Worker (special needs)
Mulberry Tree Childcare Centre
10.2004 - 01.2005
Day care Assistant
Mulberry Tree Childcare Centre
03.2004 - 07.2004
Cashier
McDonalds
11.2003 - 03.2004
Child Care Diploma -
Certificate 3 -
children’s Services
Year 10 -
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education
Curtin University
Undergraduate In Teaching Education Studies - Education
Curtin University
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