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Cheryl  Orr

Cheryl Orr

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Creative and enthusiastic educator specializing in play-based learning, dedicated to fostering child development through engaging educational experiences. Proven ability to create warm and engaging learning areas that promote creativity and critical thinking. Strong commitment to nurturing a positive learning environment and supporting individual learning styles.

Impassioned about incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into early learning.

Over 30 years' experience Room leader, support educator, 2IC roles, full-time, part-time, occasional care, and agency work, across all ages.

I am Invested in building relationships with children, their families, my colleagues and the community to create better outcomes for everyone.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Carrum Family and Children's Centre City of Kingston
CARRUM, VIC
01.2023 - Current

Educator / Room Leader

Carnegie Children's Centre City of Glen Eira
Carnegie, VIC
01.1993 - 12.2022
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children. Ensuring children's safety at all times, promoting a safe and appropriate learning environment.
  • Commitment to improving each individual child's learning and development, following their curiosities, interests, and needs.
  • Developing a program that meets the individual needs of the children.
  • Adherence to Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards, and National Quality Framework; ensuring compliance with Education and Care Services National Regulations (2012), and the Education and Care Services National Law Act (2010).
  • Understanding of all the child-safe standards.

Inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the curriculum.

  • Acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land, the Bunurong members of the Kulin Nation, by embedding strong connections and understanding of our environment and history.
  • I have real joy in providing children with Indigenous learning areas and stories.
  • I am an enthusiastic part of the RAP Team.
  • Current Working with Children's Check.
  • Level 2 First Aid Certificate, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management, and CPR Certificate.
  • Encouraging creativity through art, music, dramatic play, and other creative activities.
  • Providing children with the opportunity to venture out into the community on excursions.
  • Enjoys working with others in a collaborative approach and being a part of a team.
  • An understanding, implementation, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures of all center policies and procedures.
  • Certified Supervisor as per the Education and Care Services National Regulations, 2012.
  • Fostered constructive relationships with colleagues, children, and their families to optimize outcomes.
  • Promoter of an inclusive and positive team culture, attending frequent team meetings and opportunities to debrief and discuss new ideas.
  • Identification of children in need of additional support, and implementation of strategies to achieve this where possible

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Care

The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
05-1993

Skills

  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Children's Indigenous literature
  • Play-based learning
  • Clear communication
  • Relationship building
  • Eagerness to learn

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Carrum Family and Children's Centre City of Kingston
01.2023 - Current

Educator / Room Leader

Carnegie Children's Centre City of Glen Eira
01.1993 - 12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Care

The University of Melbourne
Cheryl Orr