Karen Duncan
Marsden ,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Educator with a proven track record at Goodstart Early Learning, skilled in implementing age-appropriate activities and fostering positive relationships. Expert in behavior management and committed to enhancing children's cognitive and social development through creative lesson planning and play-based learning. Passionate about ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
02.2015 - Current
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using appropriate techniques such as redirection or time-out methods when necessary.
- Devised creative lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Education
High School Diploma - Year 12
Beenleigh State High School
Beenleigh, QLD10.1998
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Age-appropriate activities
- Early childhood education
- Hygiene practices
- CPR training
- Positive reinforcement
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson planning
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Curriculum planning
- Student engagement
- Practical learning
- Behavior management
- Documentation
- Child safety procedures
- Creative lesson planning
- Language development
- CPR and first aid
- Time management
- Active listener
- Play-based learning
- Decision-making
- Positive role model
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
02.2015 - Current
High School Diploma - Year 12
Beenleigh State High School
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