Hayley Durham
Lawnton,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Day One Early Learning, adept at fostering inclusive environments and enhancing social skills through play-based learning. Skilled in relationship building and classroom management, I effectively communicate with parents to boost engagement and support student development, ensuring a safe and nurturing atmosphere for all learners.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Day One Early Learning- Victoria Point Campus
01.2009 - 07.2025
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
Education
Diploma Early Childhood -
TLC Training Solutions
03.2021
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Maintaining safety
- Safety awareness
- Behavioral modeling
- Self-esteem boosting
- Nutrition management
- Time management
First aid and CPR
Current CPR, First Aid, Allergy and Asthma training
References
Sarah Lynn
Director Victoria Point Early Leaning Centre
(07) 32079698
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Day One Early Learning- Victoria Point Campus
01.2009 - 07.2025
Diploma Early Childhood -
TLC Training Solutions
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