Carissa Clout
Bethania Junction,QLD
Summary
Proactive Early Childhood Educator Assistant with expertise in supporting early language development and managing daily routines effectively. Skilled in creating nurturing environments, implementing engaging play activities, and promoting positive behaviour. Strong in lesson preparation, small group support, and fostering inclusive, culturally responsive classrooms. Energetic Assistant committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. Certified in Early childhood education and care. Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 10 plus years of experience supervising up to 24 children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives. Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Happy House Child Care and Early Learning Centre
2009.01 - 2019.03
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
- Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
- Enhanced children's learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Improved student behaviour by promoting positive reinforcement strategies and clear communication of expectations.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Utilized assessment data to inform future instruction, tailoring lessons to address areas needing additional focus or support.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Assistant Educator
Waterford Early Learning Child Care Centre
2006.03 - 2009.01
- Helped create a culturally responsive classroom where all students felt valued and respected by incorporating diverse learning materials into daily lessons.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans, resulting in improved overall classroom performance.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Skills
- Health and Hygiene
- Classroom Organization
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Emotional Support
- Child development expertise
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Outdoor Education
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Early Childhood Training
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Happy House Child Care and Early Learning Centre
2009.01 - 2019.03
Assistant Educator
Waterford Early Learning Child Care Centre
2006.03 - 2009.01
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