Kerrylee Jones
Boreen Point
Summary
Professional Educator who believes in fostering a safe, nurturing, friendly, warm and inviting environment through play-based learning, which allows children to explore their environment at their own pace, to build strong social and emotional skills. Supporting developmental milestones and creating engaging educational activities. Known for effective collaboration with parents and staff members. Reliable, patient, and skilled in managing multiple responsibilities while ensuring optimal care and well-being.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Jessica Doman
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
Retail Sales Worker
Woolworths
09.2014 - 11.2024
- Provided personalized recommendations based on customer preferences or specific needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to maintain satisfaction levels.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Night Fill and Online Order Shopper
Float Educator
Nambour Early Learning
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Lunch cover for staff throughout the centre.
- Fostering children’s learning and development.
- Prioritize children’s health and safety.
- Engaging in educational activities and productive learning environment.
- Upheld classroom routines to support staff environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Building strong relationships with families and fellow educators and children throughout the centre
Senior Educator
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented differentiated instruction for children with special needs, ensuring accessibility and inclusion in the learning process.
- Established a positive classroom atmosphere by modelling respectful behaviour and setting clear expectations, reducing disruptive incidents during lessons.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all children
- Enhanced classroom engagement with interactive group activities, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing personal effectiveness as an educator.
Child Care Educator
Caring Beginnings Family Day Care
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Modeled positive behaviour and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Devised creative lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Established positive relationships with children and families
Childcare Lead Educator
Noosaville Child Care Centre
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Nurtured creativity by providing ample opportunities for artistic expression through various mediums like painting, drawing, or crafting projects.
- Managed classroom materials effectively, ensuring organization and accessibility for both students and staff members alike.
- Implemented creative teaching methods, capturing children''s interest and enhancing their educational experience.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies resulting in an orderly learning environment conducive to optimal growth and development.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Childcare Educator
Kids Plus Child Care Centre
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Childcare Educator
Lighthouse Child Care Centre
01.1996 - 12.2005
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
Education
Associate Diploma in Social Science Child Studies - Early Learning And Child Care
TAFE NSW
NSW12-1995
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement
- Positive role model
- Hygiene practices
- Verbal and written communication
- CPR and first aid
- Friendly and likeable
- Behaviour management
- Play-based learning
- Documentation
- Child safety procedures
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Private Nanny
Jessica Doman
01.2024 - Current
Float Educator
Nambour Early Learning
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Educator
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
01.2020 - 01.2021
Retail Sales Worker
Woolworths
09.2014 - 11.2024
Child Care Educator
Caring Beginnings Family Day Care
01.2013 - 01.2020
Childcare Lead Educator
Noosaville Child Care Centre
01.2008 - 01.2011
Childcare Educator
Kids Plus Child Care Centre
01.2006 - 01.2009
Childcare Educator
Lighthouse Child Care Centre
01.1996 - 12.2005
Associate Diploma in Social Science Child Studies - Early Learning And Child Care
TAFE NSW
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