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, VIC12-2009
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC01-2002
VCE -
Rosebud Secondary College
Rosebud, VIC12-1999
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
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