Kayley Blake
Perth,WA
Summary
Professional educator with substantial experience in early childhood environments. Proven capability in fostering collaborative team efforts and achieving desired outcomes. Skillful in curriculum development, classroom management, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Adaptable, dependable, and dedicated to nurturing young minds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Sagewood Early Learning
08.2021 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
Early Childhood Educator
Busy Bee Daycare
06.2018 - 07.2021
- 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.
- Established strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Helped create a culturally responsive classroom where all students felt valued and respected by incorporating diverse learning materials into daily lessons.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within early childhood education.
- Collaborated with a team of educators to develop an inclusive curriculum that met the diverse needs of all students.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans, resulting in improved overall classroom performance.
- Provided individualized support for children with special needs, enabling them to thrive in the classroom setting.
- Promoted healthy habits among students by leading physical activities and teaching about proper nutrition choices during snack time.
- Improved student behavior by promoting positive reinforcement strategies and clear communication of expectations.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
South Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA06-2018
Completed Year 10 -
Living Waters Lutheran College
Warnbro, WASkills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Sensory activities
- Safety awareness
- Circle time management
- Practical learning
- Motor skill development
- Developmental needs
- Nutrition management
- Goal setting
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Health and safety
- Positive reinforcement
- Teaching strategies
- Family engagement
- Crisis intervention
- Social-emotional learning
- Child safety procedures
- Child CPR and first aid
Certification
- Working with childrens check
- CPR and first aid
- Anaphylaxis
- Food safety
- Certificate 3 in early childhood education and care
- National police history check
- Food allergy training
- Safe sleep basics
- Behaviour management training
- Child protection training
- Concussion awareness training
- ELMA training
- Epi pen hands on training
- Mandatory reporting
- Manual handling
- Nappy change and supervision
- Play active training
- Positive duty training
- Sun smart
- Supervision
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Sagewood Early Learning
08.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Busy Bee Daycare
06.2018 - 07.2021
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
South Metropolitan TAFE
Completed Year 10 -
Living Waters Lutheran College
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