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Overview
Work History
Education
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Working With Children's Check
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Demi Hellings

Monbulk,VIC

Summary

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 demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursery Senior Educator and 3IC

Goodstart Early Learning
09.2018 - Current
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Communicated with parents and other Staff.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Early Childhood Educator

Upper Yarra Community House / Cire Services
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
  • Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
  • Organized creative arts projects for students to enhance their fine motor skills and self-expression abilities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
  • Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

UYCH Community College
Mount Evelyn, VIC
12-2014

Certificate IV - Leisure And Health

Coonara Community House
Upper Ferntree Gully
08-2014

Certificate IV - Education Support

Morrisons House Inc
Mount Evelyn, VIC
11-2012

Certificate IV - Disability

Morrison House Inc
Mount Evelyn, VIC
03-2012

Skills

  • Parent Communication
  • Teaching strategies
  • Educational leadership
  • Parent Interaction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Peer interaction
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

Protecting Children- Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector (Jan 2024)


I'm Alert - Food Safety (April 2024)


HLTAID010 - Provide Basic emergency life support (2023)


HLTAID011- Provide First Aid (2023)


HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an Educational and Care Setting (2023)


HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (2024)

Working With Children's Check

Current Working with Children's Check (Expiry 2029) 

Timeline

Nursery Senior Educator and 3IC

Goodstart Early Learning
09.2018 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Upper Yarra Community House / Cire Services
08.2014 - 06.2018

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

UYCH Community College

Certificate IV - Leisure And Health

Coonara Community House

Certificate IV - Education Support

Morrisons House Inc

Certificate IV - Disability

Morrison House Inc

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