Cara-lee Davies
NSW
Summary
Hi my name is Cara-lee Davies.
I am currently employed and working in the Child Care industry and have been with the same employer for 19yrs (and counting) I am working 23 hours per week and thought with my youngest child starting school last year that it was time that i could possibly increase my working hours.
Obviously I'm passionate about caring for children and as I grow older I'm very keen and interested in helping out not only children but their families.
I'm willing to undergo training that I may need to expand my opportunities within a new working environment.
Whilst I am still happily employed, I am currently only working 3 x days per week and would happily do 'after hours' shifts and other days as required.
I'm a proactive, caring & reliable worker with 19 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills.
I skillfully handle day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
I am a Mother of three beautiful girls aged 11, 8 & 6 and in our spare time we love to go camping and spend quality time together as a family.
In the warmer months you wil most definitely find me swimming in the ocean!
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Caterpillar House Occasional Child Care
Coffs Harbour, NSW
03.2003 - Current
- Read books to students on weekly basis to engender love of stories and model reading.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed students on interpersonal skills and basic emotional communication.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Ordered and restocked classroom supplies.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Education
Diploma in Children's Services
Tafe
2010
Certificate III in Children Services
Tafe
Coffs Harbour, NSW2003
Higher Shool Certificate
Toormina High School
Toormina, NSW2002
Skills
- First Aid, CPR and anaphlaxis trained
- Communicating with Parents/families and staff
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusiveness
- Caring and Empathetic Demeaonour
- Emotional Support and Development
- Strong Work Ethic, reliable and Dependable
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Current drivers licence and own vechile
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Caterpillar House Occasional Child Care
03.2003 - Current
Diploma in Children's Services
Tafe
Certificate III in Children Services
Tafe
Higher Shool Certificate
Toormina High School
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