Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Hellen Kenyi

NT

Summary

Highly communicative and bilingual individual with strong interpersonal skills. Capable of seamlessly adapting to any team environment. Motivated by challenges, I am an astute and dedicated student who consistently strives to perform at my highest abilities. Extensive volunteer engagement reflects commitment to community, while experience in customer service field showcases reliability, honesty, integrity, and ability to collaborate effectively with both customers and colleagues. Knowledgeable Pre-school Assistant with solid foundation in early childhood education. Actively contributed to the development and implementation of various learning activities, fostering a nurturing and engaging classroom environment. Successfully supported the development of young learners through effective communication and classroom management skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Assistant

Manunda Terrace Primary
05.2024 - Current
  • Supporting teacher within a classroom environment
  • Individual support for children with disabilities within a classroom
  • Supporting young children with learning disabilities
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Assisted in planning and executing educational field trips, enriching students'' understanding of real-world concepts.
  • Assisted in preparing nutritious snacks for children while adhering to dietary restrictions when necessary.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between different parts of the day such as circle time, snack time, and outdoor play.
  • Supported the development of gross motor skills through the facilitation of outdoor playtime and structured physical activities.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modelling appropriate behaviours and guiding conflict resolution.
  • Enhanced children''s learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and creative play into daily lessons.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, fostering open communication lines for ongoing collaboration on student success.

Transition to work program participant

Mission Australia
04.2022 - Current
  • Engaging in work readiness activities- interview techniques, confidence and teamwork building, workplace expectations
  • Development of practical and communication skills
  • Connecting with further training and education possibilities

Parent

07.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for caring for my children in various environments and providing educational, social, physical and intellectual support to aid appropriate development
  • Organize activities, hobbies and excursions that allows my children to learn about the world and explore their interests
  • Develop schedules and routines to ensure that my children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
  • Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems and bring potential problems to the attention of allied health professionals
  • Prepare, cook and educate about nutritional meals and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle
  • Provide and maintain a safe, supportive and stable environment for social, emotional and overall wellbeing

Mobile Support Worker

AARCS
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Taking the client to any appointments needed
  • Assisting with the cleanliness in their residence
  • Going from client to client from Darwin City – Humpty Doo on a schedule
  • Assisting the clients with food shopping or shopping for necessities
  • Supporting clients with any disabilities or any mobility issues
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.

Support Worker

Manunda Terrace Primary
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • Supporting teacher within a classroom environment
  • Individual support for children with disabilities within a classroom
  • Supporting young children with learning disabilities

Volunteer

Karama Childcare Centre
07.2013 - 10.2013
  • Assisted staff in delivering engaging childcare activities.
  • Supervised young children to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.


Education

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT
11.2024

First Aid -

St Johons Ambulance
Darwin
01.2022

NT Certificate of Education and Training NRCET -

01.2015

Cert II -

Community Service
01.2014

School Based Apprenticeship

Henbury School
Darwin, NT
06-2013

Duke of Edinburgh Silver -

01.2013

Skills

  • Planning and organisational skills
  • Team player
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Trustworthy and reliable
  • Dedicated and committed to task
  • Enthusiastic and confident
  • Punctual
  • Classroom organization
  • Safety procedures
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Supervising classroom activities
  • Promoting social and emotional development
  • Analytical thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • CPR certified
  • Professionalism
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Written communication
  • Early childhood training
  • Individualized education plans

Accomplishments

  • Completed Year 12: Successfully obtained the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) in 2015, demonstrating commitment to academic achievement.
  • Supported Inclusive Education: Provided individualized support for children with disabilities and learning difficulties, fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
  • Enhanced Child Development: Collaborated with educators to implement engaging learning activities that promoted cognitive, social, and emotional development in early childhood settings.
  • Successfully Balanced Work and Study: Managed responsibilities as a school-based apprentice while excelling in academic studies, showcasing strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Supported Inclusive Education: Provided individualized support for children with disabilities and learning difficulties, fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
  • Enhanced Child Development: Collaborated with educators to implement engaging learning activities that promoted cognitive, social, and emotional development in early childhood settings.
  • Successfully Balanced Work and Study: Managed responsibilities as a school-based apprentice while excelling in academic studies, demonstrating strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Community Service Leadership: Completed a Certificate II in Community Service, gaining valuable skills in customer service and interpersonal communication through hands-on projects.
  • First Aid Certified: Obtained First Aid certification, ensuring the ability to respond effectively to emergencies in childcare and educational environments.
  • Volunteer Engagement: Actively contributed to early childhood education settings as a volunteer, assisting with activities and supervising young children to build foundational experience in the field.

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR and AED Certification
  • Certificate II in Community Service
  • Year 12 Certificate

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Preschool Assistant

Manunda Terrace Primary
05.2024 - Current

Mobile Support Worker

AARCS
09.2022 - 01.2023

Transition to work program participant

Mission Australia
04.2022 - Current

Parent

07.2017 - Current

Support Worker

Manunda Terrace Primary
07.2016 - 09.2018

Volunteer

Karama Childcare Centre
07.2013 - 10.2013

NT Certificate of Education and Training NRCET -

Duke of Edinburgh Silver -

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Charles Darwin University

First Aid -

St Johons Ambulance

Cert II -

Community Service

School Based Apprenticeship

Henbury School
Hellen Kenyi