Jennifer Lamb

• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations, organised and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments providing support and guidance.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines. (Training, SLSO booklets, FELA testing, SPAT testing, sounds identification).
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members, monitoring student progress and adjusting instruction to meet individual needs
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with SLICE, AEO, Executive team, educators, children, families and community.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
• Involved with Teachers and Educators to use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Assessed students' performance by my interventionist timetable developed by my classroom teacher to provide feedback and to assist to facilitate student success.
• Building relationships with parents and children during our morning and afternoon transport, greetings, special events at school and effective engagement with our SLICE, AEO, Executive and Teachers to provide best learning environment for children.
• Utilized innovative teaching strategies established by my classroom teacher to effectively engage students in learning.
• Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive network for student success in collaboration with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum and enhance learning experience for every student.
• Collaborate and work alongside teachers, educators and children to provide safe and educational experience to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
• Implemented classroom management techniques that fosters positive diversity and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Utilize innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning. Worked with teachers and educators to implement comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education, engagement and participation
• Assisted with developing and implementing useful behavior management strategies to reinforce rules, expectations and compliance with code of conduct. Personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students is implemented and enables positive learning outcomes. Supporting teachers in managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive learning atmosphere.
• Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
• Assisted in implementing special education programs, providing tailored support for students with unique learning needs.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to continuously improve skills.
• Enhanced student safety by consistently monitoring school grounds and maintaining secure environments.
• Coordinate with other aides to ensure smooth transitions between classes, minimizing disruptions to instructional time.
• Provided one-on-one assistance to students requiring additional support, boosting their confidence and academic progress. Creating positive and inclusive classroom environment help students develop social skills and relationships.
• Supported teachers working closely with school counselor to identify at-risk students who would benefit from additional support services. Taking on board all suggestions needed for children to succeed.
• Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents if requested by classroom teacher or executive team. Supporting your team in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
• Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
• Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
• Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being of children with special needs.
• Provided individualised reading, writing and math instruction to support student development and 1:1 intervention.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Responsible for coordinating, supervising, and delegating team of educators and children.
• Planned programs based on children's interests and strengths
• Develop safe working environment and adhered to health and safety requirements and legislation and following policies, regulations, philosophies and code of conduct
• Communicated with team members and reported to governance bodies ACECQA, Department of education, Health and Inclusion support
• Applied for inclusion support funding and developed ISP individual support plans for each child and worked out strategies to assist children using allocated government funding.
• Developed and monitored risk assessments linking with regulations, framework MTOP (my time our place) or EYLF (early years learning framework) and implemented policies and procedures.
• Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering collaborative work environment.
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Managed project/grants/funding timelines for successful completion, ensuring timelines were met and deadlines were adhered to.
• Increased parent involvement through regular communication, fostering strong home-school connection and encouraging parental support in student learning.
• Created safe and inclusive work environment of respect to promote positive teaching experience for Educators and assistance with diverse backgrounds supporting initiatives that creates environments in which diversity is valued
• Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
• Initiate and developed team goals and plans to use feedback for future planning
• Understand team objectives and align activities accordingly whilst responding to changing circumstances and adjusting plans when necessary
• Applied for Grants and submit evaluation reports for acquittals
• Ensuring staff sign in and out and do their timesheet and submit to Finance team
• Planning program based on all individual children’s interests and strengths working alongside families. Identifying and evaluating day program activities and children's, needs and interests
• Developing and Entering Enrolment details and keeping this up to date in our files electronic and paper version. Signing in Children using our electronic devices and submitting date to CCS (child care subsidy)
• Caring out Programming with children's and staff’s input, developing suggestion forms so this can be collated and linked between ideas and developed programs.
• Communicating with parents and families daily via emails, Facebook, face-to-face, and phone calls
• Monitoring risk assessments, fire evacuation and lockdown procedures whilst implementing up-to-date policies, procedures, and risk minimisation plans
• Developing RMP (risk minimization plans) on all excursion venues, play equipment, and collection of children, water play, risky play, developing individual behavior management plans in consultation with families based on children’s or families’ goals and strategies families use at home that we can incorporate in center
• Developing RMP (risk management plans) and SIP (strategic inclusion plan with Inclusion Support program (ISP) for individual children who may require extra support or amendments in their program for inclusive practice for children to attend our service. We discuss barriers and then create strategies to help make this transition smoother for children and families
• Writing reports that are required daily for evaluation, monthly general manager reports, yearly AGM reports
• Being aware of children with Allergies and Illnesses and creating individual plans with doctor's action plans and having quick checklist to make sure all educators are aware of this.
• Preparation of food for afternoon tea or lunch and developing programs and menus with consultation with health and regulations in consultation with educators and children.
• Notifying Parents of Illness and concerns and providing information on this through health department.
• Working with Children with Additional needs and developing plans based on goals and additional support they may require

Responsible for organising playgroups and creating positive learning environment.

• Developed monthly programs and provided information for families
• Set up age appropriate activities and maintained resources, materials and equipment for ages 0 to 5years. Purchasing equipment and resources required for playgroup program.
• Training staff and assisting in routines whilst role modelling correct procedures
• Communication with families and assisting with services they require and offering advise when needed. Working with community to get services to visit our playgroups to access our families that may not be able to reach out for these services.
• Providing playgroups to care for children for parents attending our Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) for parents of children 0 to 12years, working with early intervention, FACS and court appointed families.
• Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
• Fostered inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
• Interactions with Families and listening to their concerns and referring to Family support, health nurse, early connections, inclusion support, NDIS funding and other services they may request and offering information.
• Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and best practices by attending professional development events, staying informed on new facilitation methods, and adapting them to unique needs of families in community.
• Assisted in design of evaluation tools to measure program success and inform future improvements by collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
• Maintained accurate records of attendance, incidents reports, and developmental milestones to track progress over time effectively.
• Coordinated special events such as field trips, holiday celebrations, and fundraisers to enrich overall playgroup experience for both children and families.
• Enhanced playgroup experience by developing and implementing age-appropriate activities and programs. Supported diverse learners by adapting activities and providing personalised attention, fostering inclusive playgroup atmosphere.
• Established policies regarding health and safety protocols in playgroup setting to reduce potential risks and ensure well-being of all children under our care.
• Promoted positive behavior among children through consistent reinforcement of rules and expectations, creating respectful learning environment.
• Ensuring safe and nurturing environment for children by maintaining clean, well-organised space with appropriate equipment and materials.
• Managed budgets for supplies and equipment procurement while ensuring cost-effective solutions were implemented without compromising quality or safety standards.
• Cultivated partnerships with local community organizations to provide additional resources and support for families within playgroups community.
• Evaluated program effectiveness by conducting surveys, analysing data, and making necessary adjustments to continually improve our service offerings for families.
• Collaborated with fellow educators to develop engaging playgroup curriculum, resulting in improved developmental outcomes for children.
• Built strong relationships with families through open communication channels, enhancing trust between parents, children, staff, and organisation.

• Greeted parents and children, conducted observations, and planned activities.
• Assisted with daily routines and filled in for room leader when absent
• Incorporated sensory materials and creative play opportunities to foster fine motor skill development in preschoolers.
• Utilised diverse teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring each child received personalised attention.
• Improved language skills for young learners through storytelling, reading books, and interactive games.
• Coordinated with support staff such as speech therapists or occupational therapists when needed to provide comprehensive care for students requiring additional services.
• Promoted physical health through outdoor playtime and structured movement activities designed for preschool-aged children.
• Assessed student progress using various evaluation methods, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
• Supported children''s cognitive growth with hands-on learning experiences and problem-solving tasks.
• Enhanced preschoolers'' social and emotional development by implementing engaging activities and group interactions.
• Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, promoting intellectual curiosity and growth
• Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive learning environment at home and school
• Contributed to development of school-wide policies and procedures related to early childhood education, ensuring consistency in instructional quality across classrooms
• Continuously updated personal knowledge of early childhood education best practices through professional development courses and workshops
• Implemented effective behavior management strategies for children with diverse needs, promoting respectful and positive classroom culture
• Worked effectively as team member working with room leaders and other educators collaborating together to program and care for children daily