Carly Harris
Gwandalan,NSW
Summary
Caring Early Childhood Educator with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for teaching students vital skills for development and future success. Successful in building strong teacher-student relationships using upbeat attitude, patience, and personable communication. Effective in working diligently to meet project deadlines on time. Adaptable in coordinating with peers on team projects as well as working independently to achieve goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Gwandalan ELC
Gwandalan
02.2025 - Current
- Supported children's social and emotional development through guided interactions.
- Collaborated with parents to address children's needs and progress.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational programs and materials.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum improvements and strategies.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Identified children needing extra support and developed targeted improvement strategies.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Applied early childhood education theories and practices to evaluate effectiveness of learning materials and curriculum.
- Implemented strategies to support children with special needs, ensuring inclusive education practices.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Woogarrah ELC
Woongarrah
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social and emotional skills.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse classroom needs.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance children's learning and development through tailored support.
- Assessed student progress and adapted instruction accordingly.
- Fostered a safe, inclusive environment for all children in care.
- Mentored assistant teachers in classroom management techniques.
- Observed children's performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Established positive relationships with families through regular communication on child's progress and needs.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress or challenges they may be facing.
- Provided a safe and secure learning environment by monitoring classroom activities, intervening when necessary and enforcing rules.
- Created an inviting atmosphere where all students felt welcomed and respected regardless of background or ability level.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among children by modeling appropriate behaviors and fostering peer connections.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kincumber High School
Kincumber, NSW10-2001
Skills
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum design
- Classroom management
- Inclusive education
- Behavior assessment
- Individualized support
- Language development
- Documentation and record keeping
- Family engagement
- Parent communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Special needs education
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Trained
- Full unrestricted Driver's License
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Gwandalan ELC
02.2025 - Current
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Woogarrah ELC
10.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Kincumber High School