Caterina De Fazio
Greensborough,VIC
Summary
Nurturing Assistant Childcare Educator with a proven track record at Imagine Childcare Kindergarten, excelling in child development and behavior management. Skilled in fostering inclusive education, I effectively communicated with parents and tailored activities to enhance children's learning experiences. Committed to maintaining safety compliance while nurturing a supportive and caring environment for all children.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Childcare Educator
Imagine Childcare Kindergarten
Doncaster , Victoria
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed conflicts among children while fostering mutual respect at all times.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines, including snack time, and rest time.
- Observed child behavior to assess needs and tailor activities accordingly.
- Provided educational activities for children aged 2-5 years, adhering to curriculum standards.
- Facilitated group discussions on sharing experiences to enhance communication skills.
- Read stories aloud during story time, engaging children both individually and collectively.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication via phone and email.
- Maintained a safe environment by enforcing hygiene practices and adhering to safety regulations.
Assistant Childcare Educator
Grow Childcare & Kindergarten
Templestowe , Victoria
05.2014 - 05.2024
- Along with the duties I stated in my most current position, I also carried out the following duties.
- As an Inclusive Support Subsidy staff member, my position included one-on-one support for two special needs children at the centre.
- Worked alongside occupational therapists and speech pathologists to plan suitable activities to enhance the child's developmental stages.
- Created visual aids and classroom displays to support diverse learning needs.
- Ensured the safety of special needs children in classrooms and outdoor settings at all times.
- Fostered an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
- Communicated regularly with families about the child's academic and social development.
- Protected the confidentiality of sensitive information consistently.
- Evaluated progress through assessments and observations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to maintain a welcoming educational environment.
Bank Teller
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Greensborough , Victoria
09.2008 - 07.2013
- Executed cash handling duties, including counting currency, coins, and cheque.
- Educated customers on various banking services available at branch.
- Balanced teller drawers consistently throughout day, adhering to established procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records, transactions, and customer information.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints swiftly, ensuring timely transaction processing.
- Assisted customers with account openings, cheque orders, and online banking setup.
- Verified customer signatures on documents to ensure accuracy before submission.
- Identified and reported suspicious account activity to supervisor immediately.
Education
First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Refresher - Emergency Care
Vic First Aid
Melbourne, VIC04-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Pines Learning Centre
Templestowe, VIC08-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Reggio Emilia Learning Philosophy
Grow Early Education
Templestowe, VIC06-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education
Selmar Institute of Education
Southbank, VIC05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate 3 in Integration Aid
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC06-2013
Skills
- Child development
- Behavior management
- Curriculum development
- Inclusive education
- Safety compliance
- Parent communication
Affiliations
- Regularly attend the gym
- Enjoy my walks on the weekend
- Reading
- Cooking
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Childcare Educator
Imagine Childcare Kindergarten
05.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Childcare Educator
Grow Childcare & Kindergarten
05.2014 - 05.2024
Bank Teller
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
09.2008 - 07.2013
First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Refresher - Emergency Care
Vic First Aid
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Pines Learning Centre
Some College (No Degree) - Reggio Emilia Learning Philosophy
Grow Early Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education
Selmar Institute of Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate 3 in Integration Aid
La Trobe University
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