Isla Hoskins
Sunbury,VIC
Summary
As a caring and down to Earth Early Childhood Educator with a Background in Music Performance, I am passionate about fostering children's love for learning through creative activities and music. My approach, combining empathy and patience, has significantly nurtured children's social and emotional development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Sinclair Family
03.2024 - Current
- Sole carer of two toddlers aged 15 months and 22 months, maintaining daily routines including mealtimes, nappies, and sleep schedules to promote continuity of care
- Developed strong relationship with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs and providing regular updates
- Encouraged their love for music and movement by offering them music based experiences to enjoy
- Fostered a positive environment where children feel safe and secure, allowing them to express themselves freely and build confidence
- engaged children in creative, stimulating and educational learning experiences based on children's existing and emerging interests
Private Nanny
Tan Family
01.2024 - Current
- Sole carer of two boys ages 3 and 5
- Nurturing their love for the outdoor environment by encouraging exploration and spontaneous play
- Encouraging their imagination and curiosity by asking open ended questions and joining in their imaginative play
- setting up rich play based experiences
- Encouraging children to express their emotions and resolve problems
In Home Care, Casual
Bambini
05.2023 - Current
- Providing daytime and overnight care and support for toddler aged 20 months
- Resettling when he wakes during the night
- Following routine including naps, feeding and preparing a morning bottle
- Excursions to local playgrounds and coffee shops
Playing with him at his level - Supporting communication by using age appropriate language and showing active listening
Causal Educator
Mayfield Childcare Limited
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked in the toddler room as a casual educator
Planned and Organised child-led activities for the children - Supervised children's play within indoor and outdoor environments
- communicated with parents about children's development and learning
- positively interacted with children by showing interest in their play and conversations
Assisted in implementing elements of the children's daily routine - Contributed to the development of the program
Fill in Nanny
Brumby Family
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Sole carer for a 4 year old boy and 2 year old girl
- Coordinated excursions to the library, playgrounds and local cafes where children discovered the world around them
- supported 4 year old through regulating his emotions
- created imaginative games and activities based on the children's shown interests that engaged the children in hands-on-learning
- encouraging 4 year olds creativity through arts and crafts projects
Nanny
Private
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Sole carer of three children aged 18 months, 3 and 5
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support social and emotional development
- Followed Montessori approach
- encouraged children's interests and creativity through music, art and drama activities
- Took the children on outings to the library and playground
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Victoria University
Sunshine07-2021
Diploma -
Lincoln College
Lincoln, Uk06-2018
Skills
- creative engagement and education
- music and movement
- empathy and compassion
- patience
Timeline
Private Nanny
Sinclair Family
03.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
Tan Family
01.2024 - Current
Fill in Nanny
Brumby Family
09.2023 - 03.2024
In Home Care, Casual
Bambini
05.2023 - Current
Causal Educator
Mayfield Childcare Limited
05.2023 - 04.2024
Nanny
Private
01.2023 - 09.2023
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Victoria University
Diploma -
Lincoln College
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