Cassi Lee Martin
Scarborough,WA
Summary
Experienced educator adept at adapting to diverse environments to empower young individuals in reaching their full potential through positive and effective support. As a passionate and proactive Early Years professional, I bring extensive experience and first-hand knowledge through lived experience. Recognizing the importance of a strong sense of belonging in children, I am dedicated to safeguarding their mental well-being, enhancing their social development, and fostering overall learning. Committed to utilizing my skills, I strive to create a nurturing, safe, stimulating, and supportive environment that promotes growth and development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
ANZUK
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Promoted collaborative classroom environment, facilitating group projects that required critical thinking and teamwork.
- Coordinated with special education staff to ensure accommodations were effectively implemented for students with IEPs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Conducted crisis intervention as needed to ensure the safety and stability of clients in high-risk situations.
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
Child and Youth Volunteer
House of Hope
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Creating safe spaces within the environment both physically and mentally. This includes preventing bullying, supporting children with mental health challenges and/or trauma and fostering and atmosphere of care and trust
- Providing access to resources that vulnerable children often lack
- Promote inclusion and Equality with environments where children from all backgrounds (racial, cultural, socioeconomically, ability) feel valued and supported
- Foster menatl and emotional well-being- provide mentorship programs, counselling, emotional support to children dealing with mental health challnges, family instability or difficult life circumstance.
- Teaching emotional resilience and coping stratergies
- Collaborated effectively with fellow team members to plan successful events that met organizational objectives while engaging the community.
- Facilitated workshops for skill-building aimed at empowering youth to achieve personal growth and development.
- Strengthened community ties, coordinating with local businesses for event sponsorships.
- Encouraged community participation in recycling initiatives, leading by example.
- Enhanced cultural awareness by helping to organize multicultural events.
- Improved literacy and education by tutoring students in after-school programs.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Maintained confidentiality of children and medical conditions or issues.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion by developing and implementing comprehensive strategies and programs.
- Developed internal communications materials designed to raise awareness about the importance of diversity and inclusion within the organization.
- Created a welcoming environment for individuals of various backgrounds by promoting open dialogue and respect among community members.
- Designed an inclusive space at our facility that celebrates all cultures represented in our community, with artwork and other displays reflecting a diverse range of traditions.
- Continually pursued professional development opportunities to enhance therapeutic knowledge base and stay abreast of industry best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
- Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients.
Relief Educator
Randstad Education
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Assisted children with special needs by effectively implementing accommodations for their success in various tasks.
- Prevented behavioral issues with proactive management strategies that encouraged self-regulation among the children.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being through empathetic listening and tailored coping strategies.
- Assisted school staff with implementing targeted interventions within classroom settings for improved academic performance among students receiving therapeutic support.
Casual Educator/ Volunteer
Perth Children's Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained safety and security of each child under care.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Participated in hospital events and activities promoting community, and family involvement.
- Participated in health and wellness initiatives held at PCH, providing children opportunity to enhance. learning outcomes through real-life experiences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Assistant Center Manager/Inclusion Suppport
Leaps And Bounds Preschool
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Strong understanding and knowledge NQS, NQF, EYLF and national law and regulations,.
- Implemented Preschool policies, procedures to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Practise guided by service philosophy
- Creating and maintaining collaborative and respectful partnerships with children, families, colleagues, community and all stakeholders to provide safe and educational experience.
- Planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum including observations and reflection.
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about interests and abilities to further plan.
- Working with children of all cultural and ethnic background and abilities. Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues. Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment throughout the service at all times Including supervision requirements.
- Foster children's curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities and experiences.
- Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize learning and on-task behavior.
- Proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays, provide inclusive support for those with special needs .
- Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of children with special needs (autism, global developmental delay, ADHD).
- Developed and implemented engaging nature-based and play-based environments.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Created weekly newsletter to keep families informed about Preschool activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Collaborated with center manager to develop and implement policies, procedures, and goals for improved performance.
- Mentored junior staff members to foster professional growth within the organization''s talent pool.
- Developed crisis management plans for potential emergency situations, ensuring preparedness across the team.
- Monitored child progress using assessments tools, providing valuable feedback for program improvements and individualized support strategies.
- Familiarized parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
- Oversaw maintenance of facility cleanliness and organization to provide a safe learning environment for children.
- Promoted diversity awareness within the center through inclusive educational materials, trainings, or guest speakers.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through diligent record-keeping and timely report submissions.
- Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to enhance resources available for children''s learning experiences.
- Implemented safety protocols, resulting in a decrease in accidents and incidents within the facility.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Provided emotional support to enhance well-being and coping skills.
- Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
- Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities by helping with activities of daily living.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy to protect individual's rights and well-being.
- Coordinated with outside agencies such as therapists, counselors, and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive support for each student''s needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments of student strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and potential triggers in order to inform intervention strategies effectively.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Senior Educator - Room Leader
Dalkieth Early Learning Centre
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Helped children take care of personal needs and maintain good hygiene.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits. Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Oversaw day-to-day care and activities for 20-30 children and 6 staff members in an inclusive environment, fostering a safe and inspiring atmosphere to optimize children's learning experiences and development.
OSHC Coordinator
OSHClub
10.2011 - 11.2016
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Manage the day to day operations of an OSHC service including holiday care.
- Manage a team of 12 educators, including the establishing of rosters.
- Manage food and consumable budgets.
- Collect information through observations, evaluation, learning stories, conversations with parents and children for program planning purposes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, children, schools and the wider community.
- Programming - plan and implement individualized, educational, stimulating and enjoyable experiences.
- Meet requirements of the NQF. Quality improvement plan implemented. My time our place.
- Ensure health, supervision & safety standards are maintained to meet requirements at all times.
- Working with special needs children.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning difficulties.
- Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Teachers Assistant - WorkPlacement
Scarborough Primary School
03.2011 - 07.2011
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Childcare Assistant
ABC Childcare Centre
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Administrative Assistant
Strata Specialist
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Education
Underprivileged Children And Youth
House Of Hope
Volunteer In Medellin, Colombia05.2024
Diploma Early Childhood Education And Care - Diploma
Gold Star Training
Workplace 01.2016
CertificateIV School Age Education And Care - Certificate IV OSHC
ACCCO
Perth, WA06.2013
Certificate4 Ed Support -
North Metropolitan TAFE
Leederville, WA2011
Childhood Crisis And Trauma
Online Courses Australia
02.2024
No Degree - Mental Health Studies - Behaviour And Depression
Online Courses Australia
01-2024
Enrolled - CertificateIV Child, Youth And Family Intervention
Australian College of Community Services And Care
OnlineHigh School Diploma -
Mandurah Senior College
Mandurah, WA11.2003
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Relationship building
- Mental Health Support
- Positive Reinforcement
- Continuous Improvement
- Community Resources
- Effective Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Family support
- Emotional regulation
- Autism support
- Special needs support
- Play-based learning
- Child safety
- Patience and empathy
Certification
CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
- WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
- CURRENT FIRST AID (ANAPHYLAXIS, ASTHMA & CPR)
- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CRIMINAL SCREENING CHECK
- CURRENT DRIVERS LICENCE
- CHILD PROTECTION/MANDATORY REPORTING TRAINING
- FOOD SAFETY & HANDING CERTIFICATE
- MANUAL HANDLING CERTIFICATE
- NOMINATED SUPERVISOR CERTIFICATE
- WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY - EDUCATION SETTING
- AUTISM IN EARLY YEARS SETTING
- MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE - 8WEEK COURSE
- VOLUNTEER AT BEYOND BLUE & ORANGE SKY
- VOLUNTEER KOOKABURRA KIDS FOUNDATION
- COVID VACCINATION
Additional Information
Covid Vaccinated - Completed Tuesday the 03.12.2021
References
Leaps and Bounds Preschool
Danielle Siew - Centre Manager/ECT
0450 065 477
Cassandra Gifford
Colleague Randstad / ECT
0434 629 287
Personal Reference
Brooke Heaton
Hug Homes HR & Accounts Manager
0422 163 201
Timeline
Child and Youth Volunteer
House of Hope
05.2024 - 06.2024
Educator
ANZUK
01.2024 - 10.2024
Casual Educator/ Volunteer
Perth Children's Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
Relief Educator
Randstad Education
01.2022 - 10.2023
Assistant Center Manager/Inclusion Suppport
Leaps And Bounds Preschool
06.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Educator - Room Leader
Dalkieth Early Learning Centre
11.2016 - 05.2019
OSHC Coordinator
OSHClub
10.2011 - 11.2016
Teachers Assistant - WorkPlacement
Scarborough Primary School
03.2011 - 07.2011
Childcare Assistant
ABC Childcare Centre
01.2006 - 12.2009
Administrative Assistant
Strata Specialist
01.2004 - 01.2006
CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
- WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
- CURRENT FIRST AID (ANAPHYLAXIS, ASTHMA & CPR)
- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CRIMINAL SCREENING CHECK
- CURRENT DRIVERS LICENCE
- CHILD PROTECTION/MANDATORY REPORTING TRAINING
- FOOD SAFETY & HANDING CERTIFICATE
- MANUAL HANDLING CERTIFICATE
- NOMINATED SUPERVISOR CERTIFICATE
- WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY - EDUCATION SETTING
- AUTISM IN EARLY YEARS SETTING
- MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE - 8WEEK COURSE
- VOLUNTEER AT BEYOND BLUE & ORANGE SKY
- VOLUNTEER KOOKABURRA KIDS FOUNDATION
- COVID VACCINATION
Underprivileged Children And Youth
House Of Hope
Diploma Early Childhood Education And Care - Diploma
Gold Star Training
CertificateIV School Age Education And Care - Certificate IV OSHC
ACCCO
Certificate4 Ed Support -
North Metropolitan TAFE
Childhood Crisis And Trauma
Online Courses Australia
No Degree - Mental Health Studies - Behaviour And Depression
Online Courses Australia
Enrolled - CertificateIV Child, Youth And Family Intervention
Australian College of Community Services And Care
High School Diploma -
Mandurah Senior College
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