Heidi Watson
Ballina,NSW
Summary
Experience in an Early Childhood Setting for more than five years. A passion for teaching and supporting children to develop a love of learning and foundation for life-long success. Prioritise developing relationships with children through a 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. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children through diverse learning experiences. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about safe and nurturing environments to enhance children's learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Bright Horizons Childcare
05.2018 - 12.2023
- Maintained and fostered positive and nurturing interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted sensory development by providing relevant and age appropriate resources.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by reinforcing positive behaviours.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outdoor activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Contributed to classroom program through planned and intentional teaching activities and group experiences.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behaviour and communication skills.
- Collaborated with other educators and families to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed and implemented behaviour management plans.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW10.2023
Certificate IV - Retail Management
TAFE NSW
12.2003
Certificate IV - Graphic Design
TAFE NSW
12.1998
Skills
- Behavioral Modeling
- Arts and Crafts
- Goal Setting
- Individualized Support
- Program Planning
- Classroom Management
- Leading Activities
Certification
2023 HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
2023 Environmental Health Australia- Food Safety Training
Work References
Kate Orford
0400 121 528
Tegan Massie
0431 070 010
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Bright Horizons Childcare
05.2018 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Southern Cross University
Certificate IV - Retail Management
TAFE NSW
Certificate IV - Graphic Design
TAFE NSW
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