Katie Atkinson
Campbelltown,NSW
Summary
I completed a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Primary Teaching. I was able to complete my degree in three years because of my prior experience in the workforce. I was previously employed by Campbelltown City Council in Children’s Services for almost 6 years. I have created environments that are safe, supportive and positive for effective and meaningful interactions and learning to occur. I work cooperatively and collaboratively with children, families and educators. I focus on the holistic development of each child and provide stimulating experiences for continuation of learning, development and well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education and Care Services Aide (Diploma)
Campbelltown City Council
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Through further studying and learning about the industry and plenty of workplace experience I was able to foster and enhance children’s cognitive and language development and document, interpret and use information about children effectively and accurately
- Provide experiences to facilitate children’s expressive development and implement and promote inclusive policies through planned and spontaneous experiences
- Provide a safe, positive, environment to foster interests and allow children to celebrate through culture
- Work in partnership with families to care for their child
- Understand each child and prepare them for life-long learning
- Implement quality experiences by embracing diversity and valuing each and every child
Education and Care Services Assistant/ Senior Childcare Assistant
Campbelltown City Council
02.2008 - 01.2011
- I used my skills learnt through my traineeship, studying and workplace experience to care for Children and babies, supporting their development, understanding their interests and providing experiences to foster their learning and well-being
- Participate in workplace safety procedures, work within a legal and ethical framework and identify and respond to young people at risk of harm
- Support development of children in service, participate in work environment, deliver services and activities that stimulate children’s growth and development and enhance leisure and support interests
Education and Care Services Trainee
Campbelltown City Council
08.2006 - 02.2008
- As part of my Education and Care traineeship I learnt many skills working with children aged six weeks to six years of age
- I studied and completed assessments throughout my traineeship and attained various certificates to assist in my knowledge and growth in the field
- Care for Children, Identify and respond to children at risk of harm, participated in workplace safety procedures, Fire Prevention training, First Attack Fire Fighting and Workplace evacuation
- Effectively Ensure Children’s health and safety, and developed understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs, attaining certificates in Safe Food Handling, Ethics and Code of Conduct and Attachment and Emotional development of children
- Respond to illness, accidents and emergencies appropriately and attained certificates in basic health care and first aid
Education
Bachelor of Education and Training - Early Childhood and Primary Teaching
Australian Catholic University
Strathfield, NSW12.2014
Diploma of Children’s Services - undefined
04.2010
Children’s Services Certificate III - undefined
06.2008
Skills
- Ensure Children’s Health and Safety and support the rights of children within duty of care requirements
- Foster and enhance children’s social, emotional and psychological development
- Establish and monitor the implementation of a safe and healthy environment
- Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices
- Care for children and babies, Understanding of children’s interests, well-being and developmental needs
- Plan inclusion of children with additional needs Design, implement and evaluate programs and interact effectively with children, families and educators
Certification
Driver’s Licence – Full
Timeline
Education and Care Services Aide (Diploma)
Campbelltown City Council
01.2011 - 02.2012
Education and Care Services Assistant/ Senior Childcare Assistant
Campbelltown City Council
02.2008 - 01.2011
Education and Care Services Trainee
Campbelltown City Council
08.2006 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Education and Training - Early Childhood and Primary Teaching
Australian Catholic University
Diploma of Children’s Services - undefined
Children’s Services Certificate III - undefined
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