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Clarissa Harding

Summary

Accomplished Early Childhood Educator from Lady Gowrie Tasmania, adept in Classroom Management and fostering inclusive environments. Excelled in implementing play-based learning strategies, enhancing social skills, and supporting children with individual needs. Demonstrated a strong work ethic, leading to significant improvements in student engagement and collaboration. Skilled in Parent-Teacher Communication, ensuring a cohesive educational approach. Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient and excellent communication skills. Organised with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Years of knowledge and training in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to support children's individual learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 15 years of experience with passion for building strong positive respectful work relationships with staff, families and students. Friendly and energetic educator with 15 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Planning experiences to promote curiosity and engagement amongst all learning areas and for all abilities. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goal.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Lady Gowrie Tasmania
South Launceston, Tasmania
08.2009 - 05.2024
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Supported children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety, Hygiene and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Flexible work routines
  • Responsible person in Charge (weekly)
  • Imbed cultural awareness across the service
  • knowledge of long day care, ASC and vacation care aswell as Pre school program
  • Supported Pre School Program on a regular basis
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Partnered with local organizations to bring in guest speakers or arrange field trips that enriched students'' understanding of the world around them.

Education

First Aid - First Aid Management, CPR, Anaphylaxis And Asthma

St Johns First Aid
Launceston
03.2024

Working With Vulnerable People - Current WWVP

Tasmania Justice Department
Tasmania
12.2023

Diploma - Diploma in Children's Services

TasTAFE
Launceston, TAS
03.2014

Skills

  • Room Management
  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Parent-Educator Communication
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Lesson Planning
  • Maintaining safety
  • Health and Hygiene
  • Special Needs Support
  • Child Development
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Team motivation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Task Delegation
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Physical Activity Planning
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Coordinating with management and Specialists
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
  • Sound knowledge of Storypark
  • Motivating and Inspiring Staff and Students
  • Communicating with Families and Staff
  • Parent-Educator Conferences/meetings
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Embedding cultural awareness

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Lady Gowrie Tasmania
08.2009 - 05.2024

First Aid - First Aid Management, CPR, Anaphylaxis And Asthma

St Johns First Aid

Working With Vulnerable People - Current WWVP

Tasmania Justice Department

Diploma - Diploma in Children's Services

TasTAFE
Clarissa Harding