Josefa Mena
Mandurah,WA
Summary
Compassionate childcare assistant with more than five years of experience. Fantastic multitasker with skill in monitoring safety, progress and growth while providing exciting, educational and welcoming classrooms. Committed to detailed scheduling and effective budgeting with extensive knowledge of motivational teaching.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Daycare Educator
Blue Lab Family Daycare
Mandurah , WA
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with families and children.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
Childcare Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning
Mandurah , WA
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
Education Support Assistant
Glencoe Primary School
Mandurah , WA
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library and playground.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Ca
Fast Track Training Australia
Perth, WA05.2015
Cartificate III - Education Support
Fast Track Training Australia
Perth, WA06.2013
Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Developmental Focus
- Social and Emotional Development
- Arts and Crafts
Accomplishments
- Received two Excellence Awards nominations from Family Day Care Australia due to achieving five consecutive years without accidents or injuries in my family daycare.
Certification
- Child Protection Training - Online Government Training
- Food Safety Training - City of Mandurah
- Food Allergy Aware Training - acsia
- Mental Health Learning
- First Aid Full Certificate - Allens Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Daycare Educator
Blue Lab Family Daycare
01.2017 - 12.2021
Childcare Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning
01.2015 - 12.2016
Education Support Assistant
Glencoe Primary School
02.2014 - 12.2014
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Ca
Fast Track Training Australia
Cartificate III - Education Support
Fast Track Training Australia
- Child Protection Training - Online Government Training
- Food Safety Training - City of Mandurah
- Food Allergy Aware Training - acsia
- Mental Health Learning
- First Aid Full Certificate - Allens Training
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