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Volunteer Experience
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Kayla Skye Valerie Stubbings

Bidwill,Australia

Summary

Dynamic Lead Teacher at Little Bees Childcare, skilled in lesson planning and fostering student engagement. Successfully implemented creative activities that enhanced language and social skills, while maintaining a safe learning environment. Known for strong parent communication and adaptability, ensuring each child's unique needs are met effectively.

I have been the lead educator in the preschool room, planned and carried out school readiness programs, and collaborated with educators from primary schools, as well as other stakeholders such as speech therapists, physiotherapists, music therapists, and occupational therapists.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

Little Bees Childcare
Parramatta , NSW
10.2018 - Current
  • Supervised indoor and outdoor playground activities ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
  • Organized field trips to local parks or other educational facilities to enhance learning experiences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and development.
  • Assisted with potty training of toddlers in the classroom setting.
  • Implemented daily routines that promote independence and self-help skills.
  • Planned and implemented activities to stimulate growth in language, motor and social skills.
  • Lead Toddler Room Teachers to ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on classroom projects or initiatives related to curriculum design or assessment practices.
  • Taught basic life skills such as toileting, dressing, eating habits.
  • Promoted positive relationships between students by providing individual attention when needed.
  • Provided guidance to assistant teachers on classroom management techniques.
  • Enforced rules of behavior consistent with program philosophy while demonstrating respect for all children.
  • Responded promptly to parent inquiries regarding their child's well-being or academic progress.
  • Developed age appropriate lesson plans that incorporate creative activities such as art, music, dramatic play and outdoor exploration.
  • Encouraged parents' involvement in their child's education through participation in class activities or volunteering at school events.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education topics.
  • Provided emotional support for young children who are adjusting to being away from home.
  • Fostered an environment that encourages creativity while maintaining an orderly atmosphere.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Adhered strictly to safety guidelines established by state regulations including proper storage of hazardous materials.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
  • Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
  • Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
  • Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
  • Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
  • Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
  • Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
  • Utilized educational software and technology to enhance learning experiences.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skill
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Retail Assistant (Workplacement)

Salvation Army St Marys
07.2018 - 07.2018
  • Sorting clothes
  • Cleaning
  • Sorting books and dvd's
  • Meeting and greeting customers
  • Customer service
  • Stock replenishment
  • Disposing of old stock
  • Setting up window displays
  • Painting didgeridoo's for NAIDOC week
  • Dressing mannequins
  • Putting clothes on coat hangers
  • Sorting and bagging jewelry into bags

Childcare TAFE Student

Good Start Early Learning Childcare
Plumpton, Australia
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • 5 observations for 2 children
  • 5 group observations
  • Plan, show and explain to children different physical activities
  • Interact and engaged with preschoolers
  • Cleaning
  • Participated individual child's routines
  • Comforted distressed children
  • Assisted in toileting
  • Planned experiences
  • Taught children about ATSI cultural differences through artwork
  • Set up play equipment
  • Assisted in meal times
  • Helped in settling children for sleep time

Childcare TAFE Student

Good Start Early Learning Childcare
Plumpton, Australia
03.2018 - 03.2018
  • Preparing meals and feeding the infants/toddlers
  • Changing nappies
  • Prepared bottles
  • Assisted with rest time and was a safe environment to the children
  • Play games with the children
  • Complete the centres safety check list
  • Comforted distressed children
  • Planned learning experiences
  • Involved in children's routines
  • Cleaning duties

Onsite Work Experience

Yourtown path program
North St Marys
12.2017 - 12.2017
  • Budgeting
  • Shopping
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork
  • Respecting others
  • Community work
  • Sorting/serving
  • Cleaning
  • Food preparation
  • Communicating with others
  • Showing up on time
  • Following rules(PPE)

Volunteer

Graceades Cottage
Bidwill, Australia
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Filling documents
  • Cleaning
  • Print/copy documents
  • Attend local events graceades offer
  • Answering calls
  • Sort documents
  • Attended a local primary school for a support program

Certificate III in Retail work placement

Salvation Army
Seven Hills, Australia
11.2016 - 11.2016
  • Sorting
  • Cleaning
  • Cashier
  • Customer service

Education

Diploma Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Care And Education

H&H Accredited Training Pty Limited
Granville, NSW
04-2025

Certificate III - Early Childhood and Care

Nepean TAFE
NSW
07.2018

Job Quest Employability Skills Training (EST) Courses -

12.2017

Skills

  • Liaising
  • Punctuality
  • Problem Solving
  • Reliability
  • Patience
  • Adaptability
  • Organization
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Creativity
  • Mature Mindedness
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Creative activities
  • Parent communication
  • Behavior management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cultural awareness
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Safe learning environment
  • Team building
  • Student engagement
  • Training and mentoring
  • Department leadership
  • Childcare needs
  • Research and writing
  • Behavior modeling
  • Family engagement
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Childcare requirements
  • Emotional support
  • Lesson development
  • Staff development
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Reflective teaching
  • Key decision making
  • Instructional improvement
  • Feedback and evaluation
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Activity planning
  • Age-appropriate discipline
  • Assessment strategies
  • Student records management
  • Standards development
  • Curricula development
  • Project-based learning
  • Educational technology
  • Teacher training
  • Literacy strategies
  • Inclusive practices
  • Record keeping
  • Empathy and patience
  • Relationship building
  • Student mentoring
  • Flexible and adaptive

References

  • Salvation Army St Marys, Heidi Hardy, 02 9623 7250
  • Good Start Early Learning, Susan O'keefe, 02 9677 2772
  • Graceades Cottage, Jenny Green-CARER, 0413 844 988
  • Graceades Cottage, Ivanka Pelikan-MANAGER of Autistic family member, 0484 853 888
  • Graceades Cottage, 02 8608 3384

Hobbies and Interests

  • Meeting new people
  • Learning new things
  • Trying new things
  • Having fun
  • Shopping
  • Babysitting
  • Watching children grow and learn

Volunteer Experience

  • Salvation Army St Marys, 07/01/18, current, 25, Retail Assistant, Sorting clothes, Cleaning, Sorting books and dvd's, Meeting and greeting customers, Customer service, Stock replenishment, Disposing of old stock, Setting up window displays, Painting didgeridoo's for NAIDOC week, Dressing mannequins, Putting clothes on coat hangers, Sorting and bagging jewelry into bags
  • Graceades Cottage, Bidwill NSW, 07/01/17, 10/01/17, 25, Filling documents, Cleaning, Print/copy documents, Attend local events graceades offer, Answering calls, Sort documents, attended a local primary school for a support program
  • Yourtown path program, onsite work experience, North St Marys Neighbour-Hood Centre, 12/04/17, 12/06/17, budgeting, shopping, customer service, teamwork, respecting others, community work, sorting/serving, cleaning, food preparation, communicating with others, showing up on time, following rules(PPE)

Work Placement

  • Certificate III Early Childhood and Care, Good Start Early Learning Childcare, Plumpton NSW, Childcare TAFE Student, 03/14/18, 03/29/18, 0 to 3yrs old (Baby Section), Preparing meals and feeding the infants/toddlers, Changing nappies, Prepared bottles, Assisted with rest time and was a safe environment to the children, Play games with the children, Complete the centres safety check list, Comforted distressed children, Planned learning experiences, Involved in children's routines, Cleaning duties
  • Childcare TAFE Student, 06/04/18, 06/14/18, 3 Years to 5 Years old (Preschool), 5 observations for 2 children, 5 group observations, Plan, show and explain to children different physical activities, Interact and engaged with preschoolers, Cleaning, Participated individual child's routines, Comforted distressed children, Assisted in toileting, Planned experiences, Taught children about ATSI cultural differences through artwork, Set up play equipment, Assisted in meal times, Helped in settling children for sleep time
  • Certificate III in Retail work placement, Salvation Army, Seven Hills NSW, One week, 11/01/16, Sorting, Cleaning, Cashier, Customer service

Timeline

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

Little Bees Childcare
10.2018 - Current

Retail Assistant (Workplacement)

Salvation Army St Marys
07.2018 - 07.2018

Childcare TAFE Student

Good Start Early Learning Childcare
06.2018 - 06.2018

Childcare TAFE Student

Good Start Early Learning Childcare
03.2018 - 03.2018

Onsite Work Experience

Yourtown path program
12.2017 - 12.2017

Volunteer

Graceades Cottage
07.2017 - 10.2017

Certificate III in Retail work placement

Salvation Army
11.2016 - 11.2016

Diploma Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Care And Education

H&H Accredited Training Pty Limited

Certificate III - Early Childhood and Care

Nepean TAFE

Job Quest Employability Skills Training (EST) Courses -

Kayla Skye Valerie Stubbings