Cherie Nullmeyers
Albany,WA
Summary
Childcare professional with proven ability to create engaging, educational activities that promote children's physical, emotional, and social development. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, ensuring supportive and dynamic environment. Skilled in behavior management and fostering strong relationships with children and parents alike.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Busy Bees
Baldivis, WA
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Educated children in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Read books to children on weekly basis to engender love of stories and model reading.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about children's progress.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Monitored children's academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- 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.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
Childrens Fitness Instructor
Happy Feet Fitness
Rockingham, WA
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Conducted educational fitness programs at 7 Child Care Centres, across multiple locations within specific timeframes.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Handled calls and emails to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Monitored all business inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Handled day-to-day running of business, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Managed accounts and processed payments.
- Promoted business through strategic marketing.
- Generated new enrollments and managed client details.
Child Caregiver
My World Child Care Center
Rockingham
01.2016 - 2018
- Organized playtime and recreational activities to foster teamwork and cooperation among children.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in play areas, ensuring a safe environment for children.
- Collaborated with other caregivers to implement consistent routines and guidelines for child care.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Created a safe environment through routine inspections of play areas, toys, and equipment for potential hazards.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Managed behavioral issues effectively by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenges faced while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Promoted healthy habits by encouraging regular exercise, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
- Developed fine motor skills with hands-on activities such as arts and crafts or puzzles.
- Improved communication skills by engaging children in age-appropriate conversations and active listening.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Education
Aquatic Technical Operator -
Royal Life Saving WA
Claremont, WASkills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Patience and empathy
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Special needs support
- Child safety procedures
- Strong work ethic
- CPR and first aid
- Time management
- Active listener
- Play-based learning
- Positive role model
- Health and safety
- Emergency procedures
Certification
- First Aid
Licence
- Western Australia Manual C Class License
- Licence To Perform High Risk Work/Forklift
Reference
Sherry Tichelaar
0447 432 037
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Busy Bees
04.2019 - 02.2020
Childrens Fitness Instructor
Happy Feet Fitness
11.2018 - 04.2019
Child Caregiver
My World Child Care Center
01.2016 - 2018
Aquatic Technical Operator -
Royal Life Saving WA