Katie Hobart
Abbotsford,NSW
Summary
Creative and energetic Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educator devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, nurturing and motivated with strong desire to promote children's potential. Offering four years of experience with passion for building strong relationships with team members, children and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Educator - Preschool
Rise Early Learning
07.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging curriculum materials
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly
- Implemented inclusive practices for children with additional needs as well as guiding behaviour, providing support for families and writing support plans
Lead Educator - Nursery
Greenwood Early Education Centre
11.2018 - 07.2023
- Providing quality education and care to children between the ages of 0-5 assisting with daily routines such as meal times, sleep times, nappy changing, bottle preparation etc.
- Working collaboratively with a team in a busy environment
- Collaborating with families to support children's learning
- Observations, planning and programming
- Passionate about play based learning
- Supporting children to reach milestones and individual goals
- Housekeeping and cleaning
- Events planning
- First aid certificate
- Asthma and anaphylaxis training
- Current working with children check
- Responsible person as recognised by the National Law and Regulations
Household Nanny
Family
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Caring for two children - 4 years old and 8 months old
- Built rapport and trust with parents
- Caring and nurturing relationships with both children
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently (sleep times, bottle preparation, meals etc.)
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours (night, weekends etc.)
- Work under pressure
- Develop a higher sense of maturity
- Increased risk assessment
- Cleaning and organization skills
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
TAFE NSW
Meadowbank12.2020
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
TAFE NSW
Meadowbank12.2017
Diploma - Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Sydney, NSW12.2016
Skills
- Proven organisation and time management
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Flexible and reliable
- Ability to think on feet and take initiative
- Build and maintain respectful relationships with Educators, children and families
- Knowledge and understanding of the EYLF, NQF, NQS and ACEQA
- Leadership skills
References
Cassie Gentle
Centre Manager | Greenwood Early Education Centre
Sazia Nisha
Assistant Centre Manager | Greenwood Early Education Centre
9743 5552
Timeline
Lead Educator - Preschool
Rise Early Learning
07.2023 - Current
Lead Educator - Nursery
Greenwood Early Education Centre
11.2018 - 07.2023
Household Nanny
Family
01.2017 - 01.2019
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
TAFE NSW
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
TAFE NSW
Diploma - Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology
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