Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages/Dialect
Job Description (as Childcare Worker/Educator)
Educator of the Year 2024
Timeline
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Dinah N. Cabus

Casuarina

Summary

Experienced educator with strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving academic success. Adaptable and reliable, consistently delivering results while meeting evolving educational needs. Highly valued for leadership capabilities and ability to inspire both students and staff.

Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Educator in Preschool

Goodstart Early Learning – CDU
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall instructional quality, collaborating with colleagues across departments to share resources and expertise.
  • Established a positive classroom atmosphere by modeling respectful behavior and setting clear expectations, reducing disruptive incidents during lessons.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction for students with special needs, ensuring accessibility and inclusion in the learning process.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement with interactive group activities, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher communication by maintaining regular contact and discussing individual student performance, leading to increased support at home for academic success.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.

Early Childhood Educator

Affinity Education Group
08.2020 - 01.2023

Trainee

Murraya Children Centre (Practicum Placement)
05.2020 - 06.2020

Teacher III - Public School Teacher, Elementary Level

Department of Education
06.2003 - 11.2018
  • Work with staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the day to day running of the centre in accordance to the centre's policies and procedures
  • Contribute to and assist in the development and/or evaluation of the programme
  • Work with staff in the daily routine of appropriate early childhood education and experiences
  • Supervise and engage in the activities of a group of children during the day
  • Positively interact with all children, nurturing their confidence and self-esteem giving each child individual attention and comfort throughout the day
  • Work in planning for the ongoing development of each individual child (this also includes maintaining up to date observations and portfolios for the child)
  • Record children's development
  • Implementing a consistent daily routine for the children (the routine does provide structure and guidance for the children during the day)
  • Supervising indoor/outdoor environments to provide safety for the children at all times
  • Ensure a clean and healthy environment for all children (this requires to do everyday cleaning as part of my duties)
  • Perform incidental administrative duties (filling out accident/incident reports when necessary)
  • Attend to incidental cleaning and housekeeping associated with the individual and group activities, experiences and routines
  • As requested attend parent/staff meetings
  • Centre Northern Territory Government and is comparable to Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Bachelors Degree

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care

Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT
01.2022

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care

Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT
01.2020

Master of Arts - Teaching

Naval State University
Naval, Biliran Province
01.2012

Bachelor - Elementary Education

Leyte Normal University
01.1998

High School Graduate - undefined

CNSAT – Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades
Libertad, Cabucgayan, Biliran Province
01.1994

Elementary Graduate - undefined

Biliran Central School
01.1990

Skills

  • Literacy development

Languages/Dialect

English: Speak Yes, Write Yes, Read Yes
Spoken Language other than English: Tagalog, Waray, Bisaya

Job Description (as Childcare Worker/Educator)

  • As required carry out other duties that are within the knowledge, skills and capabilities as worker. Childcare workers take care of children while their parents are working or away. Working in childcare centers, or out of their homes, childcare workers take keep children safe and care for their everyday needs. This includes planning for the ongoing development of each individual child, diapering babies and toddlers/toilet training, feeding, dressing, grooming, medical appointments or other activities.
  • Childcare workers keep children active, play games, and support children with behavioural problem, and report back to the parents when necessary. Childcare workers also create enrichment activities for children of all ages, helping them learn basic concepts and get ready for school.

Educator of the Year 2024

I am honored to have been selected as one of the Educator of the Year in NT under Goodstart Early Learning. This recognition means a lot to me as it validates the hard work and dedication I have put into my role as an educator.   I strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for all the children in my care, and I am constantly looking for ways to improve and enhance their learning experiences. I am passionate about early childhood education and believe that every child deserves the best start in life.  Receiving this award motivates me to continue growing and learning as an educator, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the children in my care. I am truly grateful for this recognition and I look forward to continuing to make a difference in the lives of young children.


Timeline

Senior Educator in Preschool

Goodstart Early Learning – CDU
02.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Affinity Education Group
08.2020 - 01.2023

Trainee

Murraya Children Centre (Practicum Placement)
05.2020 - 06.2020

Teacher III - Public School Teacher, Elementary Level

Department of Education
06.2003 - 11.2018

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care

Charles Darwin University

Master of Arts - Teaching

Naval State University

Bachelor - Elementary Education

Leyte Normal University

High School Graduate - undefined

CNSAT – Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades

Elementary Graduate - undefined

Biliran Central School

Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care

Charles Darwin University
Dinah N. Cabus