Kate Hurley
Toogoolawah
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Country Kids Early Learning Centre, provide a safe environment and enhance social skills through play-based learning. Skilled in relationship building and maintaining safety, I effectively support children with special needs, ensuring personalized educational strategies that promote empathy and respect.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Country Kids Early Learning Centre
01.2022 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Disability Support Worker
Community Lifestyle Care
11.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Station Governess
Ban Ban Springs Station
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Kept grounds well-maintained through cleaning, trash removal, and landscaping duties as required.
- Supported animal welfare initiatives by treating all livestock humanely and advocating for best practices within the industry.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, holding students accountable for meeting these standards consistently.
- Cultivated a love for lifelong learning by instilling curiosity, exploration, and critical thinking skills.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by maintaining an organized and efficient workspace.
- Continually expanded culinary skills by researching new techniques, trends, and recipes applicable to the station''s offerings.
Education
Certificate 3 Of Early Childhood Education - Childcare
Caece
Toogoolawah, QLDYear 12 -
Kilcoy State High School
Kilcoy, QLD11.2016
Certificate 3 Agriculture - Agriculture
Kilcoy State High School
Kilcoy, QLD11.2015
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Documentation and record keeping
- Maintaining safety
- Behavioral modeling
- Preparing meals
- Special needs education
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
- Health and safety
Certification
Certificate 3 in agricultural studies
Certificate 3 in early childhood education
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Country Kids Early Learning Centre
01.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Community Lifestyle Care
11.2021 - Current
Station Governess
Ban Ban Springs Station
03.2019 - 06.2021
Certificate 3 Of Early Childhood Education - Childcare
Caece
Year 12 -
Kilcoy State High School
Certificate 3 Agriculture - Agriculture
Kilcoy State High School
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