Cheryn Hurst
Lawnton,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Educator with 13 years of experience at Affinity Education Group, skilled in fostering emotional well-being and enhancing cognitive development through creative lesson planning. Known for strong parent-teacher communication and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment, I excel in nurturing children's growth while implementing effective hygiene practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Affinity Education Group
Everton Park QLD
01.2013 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's behavior and developmental milestones, enhancing family engagement.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- 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.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- In the 13 years I received training and was 2IC for 8 years plus.
Education
High School Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Wodonga West High School
Wodonga, VICSkills
Patience and empathy
Age-appropriate activities
Early childhood education
Hygiene practices
Positive reinforcement
CPR training
Classroom management
Cleaning and sanitation
Parent-teacher communication
Nutrition
Student engagement
Creative lesson planning
Language development
Child safety procedures
Strong work ethic
CPR and first aid
Friendly and likeable
Time management
Active listener
Classroom organization
Decision-making
Loves children
Positive role model
Problem-solving
Child safety
Training in food handling preparation
First aid training
Safety monitoring
Parent communication
Infant care
Child care
Parental communication
Emergency procedures
Arts, crafts, and games
Cognitive development
Storytelling and crafts
Child nutrition
Gentle discipline
Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Affinity Education Group
01.2013 - 01.2026
High School Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Wodonga West High School