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Education
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Carissa O'Hehir

Canning Vale,WA

Summary

Hi,

I would like to introduce myself. My Name is Carissa O'Hehir and Im currently looking for relief work. I am available monday's and every second wednesday. I have two children. My daughter Bailee who is 5 and currently attends Canning Vale Primary, and a 14month old boy. I have worked in the early childhood industry for 15 years. Over time I have completed my Certificate 3 in Teacher Assistant, Certificate 3 in childrens services and my Diploma in Early childhood. I have worked in Long daycare with all different age groups throughout the years. I have assisted my room leader and have also been a room leader myself in both nursery and Kindy aged children.


I am very passionate about helping young children and supporting them throughout their learning journey. I am looking to share my learnt knowledge as an early childhood teacher as an Education Assistant within your school. I love to help children in their emotional development, social and educational skills.

I am a very caring educator with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for teaching and supporting children and teachers in the class room. I have been successful in building strong teacher- student relationships using my upbeat attitude, my patients and making sure all children feel safe and secure. I believe i am very adaptable in coordinating with peers on team projects as well as working independently to achieve goals. I am an organised and motivated employee, eager to apply time management and organisation skills while facilitating the students and schools growth. With my knowledge and skills i feel i would be great in the younger early learning within the school environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Leapstart Early Learning
01.2015 - 09.2021
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments with the support of EYLF.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviours, meals and naps.
  • Distributed progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent (learning Stories).
  • Managed schedule of group activities, special events and class excursions.
  • Controlled class room environments with clear outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns and conceived improved strategies.

Early Childhood Assistant

Buggles Child Care
02.2008 - 01.2015
  • Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
  • Ordered and restocked classroom supplies.
  • Developed lesson plans and activities .
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Assisted Room Leader with developing creative program suitable for appropriate age.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Helped Room leader prepare instructional material and displays.


Education

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -

We Train You

Provide First Aid -

Parasol

Diploma of Children Services -

Training For Me, WA
2013

Certificate III in Children's Services -

Training Accreditation Council, WA
2012

Certificate III Teacher Assistant -

Swan Tafe Wa
2009

Skills

- lesson planning

- managing activities

- effectively work with parents and staff

- social , positive and bubby natured

- excellent class room management

- Safety Awareness

- Positive Reinforcement Strategies

- Age-Appropriate Curriculum

- Housekeeping Duties

- Child CPR and First Aid

- Collaborative and Team-Oriented

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator - Leapstart Early Learning
01.2015 - 09.2021
Early Childhood Assistant - Buggles Child Care
02.2008 - 01.2015
We Train You - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ,
Parasol - Provide First Aid,
Training For Me - Diploma of Children Services,
Training Accreditation Council - Certificate III in Children's Services,
Swan Tafe Wa - Certificate III Teacher Assistant,
Carissa O'Hehir