Katrina Oldfield
Craigie,WA
Summary
I am dedicated to continue to build my growth in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector as this is my main passion. I pride myself as a team player and will assist where needed. The lead educator position has allowed me to build a strong team within the room and create a positive environment for families, coworkers and children to assist in creating strong and respectful relationships. Working alongside the Reggio Emilia approach for quite some time I have found I am very strong in the ways of this approach as well as the EYLF and NQS. As a mother of two I am very head strong at ensuring all children and families are provided with the best care and education as these are some of the most important years of their lives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Lead Educator
Nido Early School
04.2022 - Current
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Improved child behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for conduct.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Assist assistant educators with documentation and learning experiences to assist children in developmental areas.
- Appointed responsible person of the service when nominated supervisor and 2IC are not in the service.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Creating weekly curriculum to further growth in development areas and needs of the child(ren).
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Mercycare Ballajura
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
- Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Assisted lead educator in creating a weekly curriculum to build on the learning development of all individual children.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Organized creative arts projects for students to enhance their fine motor skills and self-expression abilities.
- Promoted healthy habits among students by leading physical activities and teaching about proper nutrition choices during snack time.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Assistant Educator
Denison Street Early Learning Centre
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive educational community.
- Assisted the lead educator in ensuring learning environment is developmentally appropriate for all age groups.
- Worked with the EYLF to create Reggio Emilia based learning experiences.
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Classroom Organization
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Curriculum Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Creative Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Certification
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - Completed 7.12.2022
- Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care - Completed 3.11.2017
- First Aid and CPR - Completed 9.12.2023
- Certificate 2 in Kitchen Operations - Completed 21.8.2015
Timeline
Childcare Lead Educator
Nido Early School
04.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Mercycare Ballajura
07.2018 - 12.2021
Assistant Educator
Denison Street Early Learning Centre
10.2017 - 01.2018
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