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Katrina Sarkozi

Katrina Sarkozi

Hastings,Victoria

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with 7 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Energetic Early childhood educator assistant committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. Certified in cert 3 . Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Cassandra Rawlings
01.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
  • Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans, resulting in improved overall classroom performance.
  • Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
  • Collaborated with a team of educators to develop an inclusive curriculum that met the diverse needs of all students.
  • Provided individualized support for children with special needs, enabling them to thrive in the classroom setting.
  • Improved student behavior by promoting positive reinforcement strategies and clear communication of expectations.
  • Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
  • Established strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within early childhood education.
  • Promoted healthy habits among students by leading physical activities and teaching about proper nutrition choices during snack time.
  • Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
  • Helped create a culturally responsive classroom where all students felt valued and respected by incorporating diverse learning materials into daily lessons.
  • Supported lead teacher with administrative tasks such as grading assignments, tracking attendance, and organizing classroom materials.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Opened and closed the centre with another educator

Customer Service Cashier

Sylvia Antica
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling transactions and addressing inquiries.
  • Streamlined the checkout process for faster service and improved customer experience.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they were knowledgeable about company policies and procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
  • Balanced cash registers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies and errors.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
  • Promoted a positive shopping experience by greeting customers warmly upon entry and providing assistance as needed.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Lavinia Jenkins
09.2020 - 04.2021

Supervision of children

Creating engaging learning environments for children to nourish in

Meal preparation

Assisting with children’s sleep routines

Greeting families and visitors throughout the centre

Closed the centre with another educator

Early Childhood Educator

Sandy Hayes
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Nappy changes
  • Meal preparation
  • Assisting with daily tasks

Trainee

Courtney Matulis
03.2018 - 10.2019
  • Enhanced trainee experience by developing comprehensive orientation programs and hands-on training sessions.
  • Increased trainee retention rate by conducting regular check-ins and providing constructive feedback.
  • Streamlined the onboarding process for new trainees, reducing time to productivity.
  • Developed strong working relationships with trainees, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Answering phones
  • Running the centre alongside Courtney
  • Office and paper work
  • Making sure the rooms and everything in the centre is running smoothly
  • Adjusting staff rosters
  • Touring families and visitors through the service
  • Opened and closed the centre

Education

Year 12 VCAL Certificate - VCAL Certificate

Westernport Secondary College
Hastings, VIC
11.2021

Certificate II - Family And Community Services

Chisholm Institute
Frankston, VIC
09.2021

Certificate III - Early Childhood Educator Assistant

VFA Learning
Somerville, VIC
10.2019

Skills

  • Child development expertise
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Emotional Support
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Physical Activity Planning
  • Health and Hygiene
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Self Motivation
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Task Prioritization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Team building
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Decision-Making
  • Time Management
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Team Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Goal Setting
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Patience
  • Creativity
  • Enthusiasm
  • Leadership
  • Child development
  • Positive Relationships

Timeline

Customer Service Cashier

Sylvia Antica
11.2021 - 07.2022

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Lavinia Jenkins
09.2020 - 04.2021

Early Childhood Educator

Sandy Hayes
11.2019 - 08.2020

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Cassandra Rawlings
01.2019 - Current

Trainee

Courtney Matulis
03.2018 - 10.2019

Year 12 VCAL Certificate - VCAL Certificate

Westernport Secondary College

Certificate II - Family And Community Services

Chisholm Institute

Certificate III - Early Childhood Educator Assistant

VFA Learning
Katrina Sarkozi