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Erin Looker

St Andrews Beach

Summary

Dedicated Early Childhood Educator Assistant at Rye Community House, excelling in classroom organization and providing emotional support. Enhanced learning through play-based strategies and specialized support for children with special needs. Collaborated on an inclusive curriculum, demonstrating a strong work ethic and dependability.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Rye Community House
04.2024 - Current
  • Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Collaborated with a team of educators to develop an inclusive curriculum that met the diverse needs of all students.
  • Provided individualized support for children with special needs, enabling them to thrive in the classroom setting.
  • 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.

Private Nanny

Private Client
02.2010 - 07.2011
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.

Dental Assistant

Rosebud Dental Group
01.2005 - 05.2011
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.

Education

Certificate III - Children's Services

Merinda Park
Cranbourne, VIC
12-2009

Certificate III - Dental Assisting

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
01-2002

VCE -

Rosebud Secondary College
Rosebud, VIC
12-1999

Skills

  • Classroom organization
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Emotional support
  • Special needs support
  • Health and safety
  • First aid and CPR
  • Strong work ethic and dependable
  • Early childhood training

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Rye Community House
04.2024 - Current

Private Nanny

Private Client
02.2010 - 07.2011

Dental Assistant

Rosebud Dental Group
01.2005 - 05.2011

Certificate III - Children's Services

Merinda Park

Certificate III - Dental Assisting

RMIT University

VCE -

Rosebud Secondary College
Erin Looker