Jennifer Casi
Mosman,NSW
Summary
Actively seeking professional challenges for personal growth. Explore ideas outside the box with a flair of creativity. Detail-oriented team player and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Room Leader
Active Kids
12.2021 - Current
- Using the Reggio Emilia Approach, I have collaborated with children (3-5y) as co-researchers to engage them in learning projects about Anatomy, Mini-beasts, Ecosystems and so forth.
- Empowered children to support causes by launching a small fund-raiser to support the Follow Your Legend campaign to help raise funds for endangered animals through Plushies that track the efforts of International Conservation Agencies such as Olive Ridley Project, Pandas International and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.
- Connected with community members (Plastic Free Boy and Recycle Man) to help children learn about how to engage in sustainable practices.
- Built a team with families, therapists, colleagues and trainees to provide a culturally-inclusive and holistic learning experiences for children.
Educator
Care For Kindies
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Operated under the planning cycle by observing and analysing children's learning and determining their ZPD in order to intentionally plan meaningful learning experiences. Reflected on instructional strategies to improve practice to foster engagement before restarting the planning cycle.
- Worked with occupational therapists to maintain mobility exercises for children under 1 years.
- Planned environments to foster open-ended experiences that honours the balance of safety and risk-taking in children.
Educator
Active Kids
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Planned learning experiences and supervised children during their play
- Created safe spaces for children to develop their physical, intelllectual and emotional intelligence through play and intentional teaching
- Learnt to integrate children of diverse developmental stages by collaborating with families and ISS.
- Used KindyHub to update parents through the daily charts, reports and daybooks
- Worked with colleagues to link theories and the curriculum goals into practice
- Actively engaged in daily reflection of professional practice and attended professional development courses
OOSH Assistant
Early Learning Placements
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Casual OOSH assistant for the ELP agency
- Assisted in childcare centres and After School Care (Birth to 12) in multiple locations including YMCA (Arncliffeand Winston Hills) and Explore and Develop (North Ryde)
- Maintained safety, fostered engagement and assisted in emotional regulation and behavioural support.
Student Learning Support Officer
WILLIAM ROSE SCHOOL
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided individualised support for students’ with additional needs, addressing physical and communication barriers to learning.
- Completed the Health Care Procedures course to administer medication and attended to medical first aid procedures, including seizures.
- Made use of Augmented and Alternative Communication Devices (AAC) to support learning and communication
- Worked with colleagues to analyse and understand behavioural triggers whilst maintaining the safety of others.
Native English Teacher
Deborah English Kindergarten
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Educator in an international kindergarten based in Hong Kong
- Planned developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children (Aged 2-3)
- Worked with colleagues to help children learn English as a second language
- Partnered teaching in extra-curricular programmes including Parent-Toddler Play Groups.
Free-lance English Teacher
Various
06.2012 - 02.2015
- Twinkle Umbrella Workshop: Helped young children (4-5y) publish books in their own voice and illustrations through the Young Author Programme (Awarded the 2012 Hong Kong Digital Award).
- Synergy Education: Taught Cambridge Movers and Flyers to primary school students. Narrated for the Cambridge English Language Listening Tests for ESL Learners.
Education
Master of Teaching (Birth to 12) - Education
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW08.2022
Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences -
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW01.2018
Skills
- Research
- Creativity
- Technical skills
- Positive relationships
- First Aid, CPR, WWCC
Accomplishments
- Started the Follow Your Legend fund-raising campaign to support efforts of environmental and habitat conservation agencies
- Worked closely with stakeholders to support learning projects such as The Plastic Free Boy and Recycle Man
- Collaborative Partnerships with Families, Colleagues, Children and Communities
Websites
Certification
- First Aid Training (Australian Training Institute – HLTAID003 & HLTAID004 (2018))
- Working with children’s check: WWC1504417E (2018)
- National Police Check
- Mandatory Child Protection and Training (UWS and DoE)
- Health Care Procedures Certification (DoE)
- E-Emergency Care (APTSs) (DoE)
- Work Health and Safety Induction for Employees (DoE)
- Infection Control Training (COVID-19) (Australian Department of Health)
Working Conditions
Permanent Resident (Skilled Independent Visa 189)
Hobbies
Painting
Playing the guitar & ukulele
Gardening
Hiking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Room Leader
Active Kids
12.2021 - Current
Educator
Care For Kindies
12.2020 - 12.2021
Educator
Active Kids
09.2019 - 12.2020
OOSH Assistant
Early Learning Placements
06.2019 - 12.2020
Student Learning Support Officer
WILLIAM ROSE SCHOOL
02.2018 - 12.2020
Native English Teacher
Deborah English Kindergarten
08.2012 - 02.2015
Free-lance English Teacher
Various
06.2012 - 02.2015
Master of Teaching (Birth to 12) - Education
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences -
Macquarie University
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