Crystal Humphries
Djinda Dreaming Education
Baldivis,WA
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Experienced Early Childhood Educator skilled in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive relationships with students and families. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and clear communication, ready to enhance children's learning experiences and emotional growth.
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
4 Years 3 Months- Developed engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting emotional and physical development through structured activities.
- Collaborated with parents to create individualized learning strategies that support child growth and development.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques, ensuring a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Maintained ongoing communication with parents about children's achievements and areas for improvement, building strong family-teacher relationships.
- Organized field trips that complemented classroom learning, expanding children's real-world understanding.
- Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Improved classroom behaviour by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Early Childhood Educator
- Implemented behavior management techniques, ensuring a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Mentored new educators on curriculum delivery and effective classroom management practices.
- Conducted assessments to monitor progress, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
- Organized community outreach programs to promote early childhood education awareness among families.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
- Utilized creative arts to enhance children's expressive abilities and creativity.
- Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
- Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
Early Childhood Educator
11 Months- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behaviour and communication skills for students.
- Collaborated with parents to create individualized learning strategies that support child growth and development.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Early Childhood Educator
3 Years 7 Months- Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Supported development of age-appropriate educational activities for diverse learning styles.
- Assisted in creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment to foster social skills.
- Collaborated with lead educators to implement curriculum enhancements based on child assessments.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
Early Childhood Educator
5 Years 4 Months- Observed and documented children's progress to inform individualized lesson plans and interventions.
- Facilitated communication between parents and educators regarding student development and needs.
- Mentored new assistants, providing training on classroom management techniques and best practices.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Established strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
- Organized creative arts projects for students to enhance their fine motor skills and self-expression abilities.
- Assisted lead educator in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans, resulting in improved overall classroom performance.
- Supported lead educator with administrative tasks such as tracking attendance and organizing classroom materials.
- Implemented hands-on science lessons for students to explore the natural world around them while fostering critical thinking skills.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Education
High School Diploma
- Studied: Work Studies, Health Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Independent Living, English
- School Based Work Experience/Traineeship, Pine View Occasional Child Care, Completed 2003
- School Based Work Experience/Traineeship, Meerilinga Early Learning, Completed 2007
- School Based Work Experience/Traineeship, International Early Learning, Completed 2007 to 2008
Skills
Child CPR and first aid
hygiene
health and safety
supervision and safety awareness
Strong work ethic
dependable
collaborative
team orientated
empathy
patience
clear communicator
time management
adaptability
flexibility
problem solving skills
documentation and record keeping
relationship building
Supervising classroom activities
activity planning
creative thinking
managing activities
sensory activities
classroom organization
arts and craft
leading activities
goal setting
restocking supplies
play based learning
Certification
- Certificate I in Work Readiness, 2006
- Certificate II in Community Service 2007
- Hamilton Senior High School Year 12 Graduation Certificate 2008
- Western Australia Certificate of Education 2008
- Certificate III in Children Services 2012
- Diploma in Children Services 2013
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Djinda Dreaming Education
02.2022 - 05.2026Read More
Early Childhood Educator
Sparrow Early Learning
02.2022 - 02.2022Read More
Early Childhood Educator
Busy Bees Early Learning
02.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Early Childhood Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
02.2016 - 09.2019Read More
Early Childhood Educator
Buggles Child Care
06.2010 - 10.2015Read More
Hamilton Senior High School
High School Diploma
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