Heidi Pearl
Seaford,SA
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting the foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanour and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Willunga Preschool (DECD)
04.2010 - Current
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Accelerated Reader (AR) Volunteer
Willunga Primary School
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Advised students, provided guidance, and documented literacy progress.
Education
Certificate III in Children's Services - Early Childhood Education
HBA Learning Centres
Melbourne, VIC08.2012
Skills
- Behavioural Modeling
- Special Needs Education Experience
- Child Safety Procedures
- Play-Based Learning
- Conflict Resolution
- Motor Skill Development
- Individualized Support
- Group Management
- Arts and Crafts
- Managing Supplies
Accomplishments
- Caring and supporting a young boy with Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, focussing on assistance in speech, motor skills/gait, and socialisation.
- Developing a trusting and ongoing relationship with a mute child, working on confidence-building exercises in the preschool facility, and eventually becoming the only staff member she felt comfortable communicating with.
- Creating & facilitating the "Willunga Preschool Art Show", a program where the children were encouraged to create a clay model of their favourite learning experience over the term and a self-portrait to promote individuality and self-expression.
Certification
- Proof of COVID Vaccination (1st dose, 2nd dose, & booster shot)
- First Aid, Basic Emergency Life Support, & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 2021
- DHS Working With Children Check, 2021
Referees
Megan Paech
Willunga Preschool Director (2013-2021)
Phone: +61 477 985 746
Mawuana-Grace Gray
Willunga Preschool Early Childhood Teacher (Current)
Phone: +61 466 643 580
Professional Development
- Introduction to Mental Health Awareness, PLINK Online Training, 2023
- Work Health & Safety (WHS) Induction, PLINK Online Training, 2023
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect- Education and Care, PLINK Online Training, 2021
- Learning Management - Frog Learn Workshop 1, EMS, 2021
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Willunga Preschool (DECD)
04.2010 - Current
Accelerated Reader (AR) Volunteer
Willunga Primary School
01.2006 - 12.2009
Certificate III in Children's Services - Early Childhood Education
HBA Learning Centres
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