Jacinta Smith
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Lead Educator at Only About Children, adept in curriculum development and educational leadership, I have a proven track record of fostering positive relationships and enhancing student learning through innovative project-based approaches. My expertise in parent-teacher communication and curriculum planning has significantly contributed to improved educational outcomes through the children in my care at my own children at home.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Educator/Educational Leader
Only About Children
Ferny Hills, QLD
03.2016 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Developed and implemented educational curriculum standards aligned with state requirements.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Served as a liaison between parents and guardians and teachers regarding student issues or concerns.
- Incorporated cooperative learning strategies into daily instruction whenever possible.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Worked and communicated respectfully and efficiently with staff.
- Organised community events to support families, staff and local community.
- Supported the team to coach them through end of year reports and mid year summaries.
- Meetings and check ins with families to communicate progression status' of their children.
- Attended the ECA conference in 2024 to relay information and strategies through our campus.
Senior Educator
Creative Play
Ferny Grove, QLD
02.2012 - 03.2016
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Created and managed lesson plans to ensure student engagement and learning objectives were met.
- Ensured compliance with state standards regarding curriculum design, instruction delivery and assessment practices.
Education
Diploma of Early Education
Horizon2
Brisbane11-2024
Cert 3 Children Services
ACCCO
Brisbane11-2013
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Educational leadership
- Project-based learning
- Developmental needs
- Behavioural modeling
- Safety and supervision
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Curriculum planning
- Social-emotional learning
Other Certifications
- Current working with children Blue Card and Police Check
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Current Food Safety Cert
Timeline
Lead Educator/Educational Leader
Only About Children
03.2016 - Current
Senior Educator
Creative Play
02.2012 - 03.2016
Diploma of Early Education
Horizon2
Cert 3 Children Services
ACCCO
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