Chelsea Knott
Hobart ,TAS
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Educator with almost 10 years experience of fostering an engaging, positive and inclusive learning environment for children aged 0-5. Skilled in designing strength based learning plans, a strong understanding of children’s development, building and maintaining strong and meaningful relationships with families and a drive to ensure all children feel safe, secure and supported in an environment that builds confidence and curiosity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Lady Gowrie
Sandy bay , TAS
01.2016 - Current
- Building strong relationships and partnerships with children and families.
- Working collaboratively with team members.
- Building and implementing individual learning plans, contributing to room planning and documentation including storypark.
- Nurturing and supporting development of children aged 0-5 through play based learning.
- Maintaining an engaging play space and a warm, welcoming environment for all children.
- Assisted with planning, preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
- Assisting children and families through the DECYP working together program.
Education
Certificate III in Early Child Education And Care
Gowrie Training And Consultancy
01.2016 - 02.2019
Elizabeth College
Hobart , TAS 01.2015 - 11.2016
Ogilvie High School
Hobart , TAS Skills
- Behaviour management
- Intense understanding of frameworks
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organised and reliable
- Effective communication
- Critical self-reflection
- Team work
- Cultural competence
Certification
- Certificate III in Early Child Education and Care
- Current first aid and anaphylaxis
- WWVPC
- Safe sleep teaming
- I’m Alert food handling
- Child protection training
References
Jessica Oats
Previous team leader
Phone- 0459358787
Caelin-Jane Weir
Precious educational leader, current Advocacy lead TAS at CREATE foundation
Phone- 0438748034 Email- caelinjane.weir@create.org.au
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Lady Gowrie
01.2016 - Current
Certificate III in Early Child Education And Care
Gowrie Training And Consultancy
01.2016 - 02.2019
Elizabeth College
01.2015 - 11.2016
Ogilvie High School