Hi, I’m
Jessica Tafeamaalii
Officer ,Victoria
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Little Stars Early Learning And Kindergarten
Early Childhood Educator
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Burke And Beyond
Disability Support Worker
01.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Kapiti Children’s Centre
Early Childhood Educator
02.2014 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Increased early numeracy proficiency by integrating math concepts into daily routines and playtime activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
Education
Porse , Wellington
Certificate III from Early Childhood Education
07.2016
Skills
- Nutrition education
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Decision-Making
- District Standards
- Problem-Solving
- Sensory Activities
- Motor Skill Development
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Leading activities
- Relationship Building
- Gross Motor Skills
- Artistic Activities
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Little Stars Early Learning And Kindergarten
09.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Burke And Beyond
01.2023 - 08.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Kapiti Children’s Centre
02.2014 - 08.2019
Porse
Certificate III from Early Childhood Education
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