Keeley Pirie
St Andrews,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for children to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring children's progress and ensuring each meets goals.
Motivated and Passionate Educator who aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children on a day to day basis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
2IC, Lead Educator
Little Peoples Child Care
06.2024 - Current
- Established strong relationships with students to build trust and motivation, creating a safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere.
- Collaborated with families and community partners for creating a supportive learning environment that fostered student success.
- Mentored new educators by providing guidance and support, enhancing teaching skills and confidence in the classroom.
- Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
- 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.
- Managed classroom effectively to maximize instructional time, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.
Lead Educator
The Grove Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
- 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.
Lead Educator
Milestones Early Education
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviour's.
- Provided care and comfort for children aged 6 weeks and above
- Assisted in supporting trainees and workplace students to learn in our service
Childcare Educator
Revesby Now N Then
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Child Care Assistant
Bonnet Bay Childcare
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Child Care Assistant
BRC
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Assistant Educator
Jennys Kindergarten
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by educator.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Casual Child Care
Happy Days Early Learning
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Casual Child Care
Rainbow Family Day Care
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Education
Diploma of Education - Early Education And Care
Australian Institute of Child Care Training
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Motivated
- Passionate
- Creative
- Hard Working
- Works well in a fast paced environment
- Child's CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Child protection certified
Timeline
2IC, Lead Educator
Little Peoples Child Care
06.2024 - Current
Lead Educator
The Grove Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Educator
Milestones Early Education
08.2018 - 07.2023
Childcare Educator
Revesby Now N Then
02.2017 - 08.2018
Child Care Assistant
Bonnet Bay Childcare
05.2016 - 02.2017
Child Care Assistant
BRC
09.2015 - 05.2016
Assistant Educator
Jennys Kindergarten
07.2014 - 09.2015
Casual Child Care
Happy Days Early Learning
04.2014 - 07.2014
Casual Child Care
Rainbow Family Day Care
10.2012 - 01.2014
Diploma of Education - Early Education And Care
Australian Institute of Child Care Training
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