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Caroline Odero-Fortune

Paddington,NSW

Summary

Proven Experience in early childhood education and parent communication, demonstrated through impactful roles at Meeting House Childcare Center. Focused on creating nurturing environments and fostering trust with parents while leveraging my skills of patience, empathy, and time management. Have discovered my new passion.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Meeting House Childcare Center
Newton, Massachusetts USA
12.2022 - 06.2024

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  • Assisted lead teacher with all daily class activities including snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote play based learning
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering trust and collaboration for their child''s development.
  • Contributed to a safe and nurturing environment by closely monitoring children during indoor and outdoor playtime sessions.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions during daily routines by providing clear instructions and encouragement, helping children build confidence in their ability to navigate new experiences.
  • Observed children to identify individual interests and needs in order to provide curriculum that best provides for and nurtures these needs and interests.
  • Assisted with engaging hands-on activities that facilitated learning through play, promoting cognitive development among students.
  • Intervened in disruptive behaviour, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.

Volunteer

Bowen Elementary School
Newton Massachusetts USA
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Assisted with special events and programs...
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Chaperoned school field trips (excursions).
  • Assisted with the production of the Grade 5 school play - The Lion King.

Customer Service Representative

Qantas Airways. Ltd
Sydney International Airport
11.1999 - 09.2014
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Participated in all International airport operations including check in of customers, smooth operation of arrivals and departures of flights, delay handling and special assistance.
  • Knowledge of multiple airline operating systems including not only Qantas but many client airlines such as Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Korean Airlines, JAL, Air Pacific.

Education

Early Childhood Curriculum

MassBay Community College
Framingham MA USA
12.2023

Child Development

MassBay Community College
Framingham MA USA
07.2023

Bachelor of Social Science - Tourism And Recreation

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
05.1996

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Parent Communication
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Time Management
  • Caring and Understanding
  • Loves children
  • Working with Children Approved

Timeline

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Meeting House Childcare Center
12.2022 - 06.2024

Volunteer

Bowen Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2019

Customer Service Representative

Qantas Airways. Ltd
11.1999 - 09.2014

Early Childhood Curriculum

MassBay Community College

Child Development

MassBay Community College

Bachelor of Social Science - Tourism And Recreation

University of Newcastle
Caroline Odero-Fortune