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Donna Moon

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost 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 experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering over 15 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering over 15 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Room Leader - Early Childhood Teacher (4-5 YR )

Mindchamps
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Was responsible for developing learning curriculums, reflections of learning experiences, set up of program areas.
  • Assist the children in engaging in the learning and the curriculum experiences
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Complete children's developmental observations and use these observations to plan and implement learning experiences to assist each child to achieve their learning an developmental milestones.
  • to complete each child's half and end of year developmental reports and end of year transition to school statements.
  • To guide and mentor all junior educators and educate them with their documentation of the children within their focus group to ensure that both the child and the educator are meeting their learning objectives.

Room Leader - Early Childhood Teacher (4-5 Yrs)

Little Zak's
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.

Owner/Licence/Director and Early Childhood Educator

Owner Operator Lake Illawarra Pre-School And Kindergarten
03.2001 - 11.2018
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Modeled positive behaviour and communication skills for students.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behaviour.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Developed and implemented behaviour management plans.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • I was also responsible for guiding and mentoring the junior staff and observing students on placement. within our learning environment, observing their practices and their assessment tasks to ensure that they are fulfilling their student requirements for placement.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behaviour.
  • Developed and implemented behaviour management plans.
  • I was also required to liase with government departments and referral agencies to promote best care practices for all children and their families.
  • I was required to provide children and families with support, guidance and assistance in times of stress and hardship to ensure the best outcome for children and families.
  • Developed and implemented behaviour management plans.
  • I was required to prepare the educators, for

Education

Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood. - Early Childhood Education

Charles Sturt University
Albury, NSW
02.2017

Skills

  • Organization
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • First Aid/CPR
  • MS Office
  • Report Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Fundraising
  • Mentoring
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Project Planning
  • Networking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Recordkeeping

Certification

I have had my COVID 19 Vaccinations and I'm willing to get my booster if required to be offered a position.

I have also done COVID 19 training

  • Licensed Owner Licencee Director (Lake Illawarra Pre-School & Kindergarten.

Timeline

Room Leader - Early Childhood Teacher (4-5 YR )

Mindchamps
02.2021 - 03.2022

Room Leader - Early Childhood Teacher (4-5 Yrs)

Little Zak's
11.2019 - 01.2021

Owner/Licence/Director and Early Childhood Educator

Owner Operator Lake Illawarra Pre-School And Kindergarten
03.2001 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood. - Early Childhood Education

Charles Sturt University

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