Kiara Redfern
Perth
Summary
Positive, nurturing, and patient with natural ability to connect with children and foster supportive learning environment. Possesses sound knowledge of child development and educational best practices, along with skills in planning activities and managing classroom dynamics. Committed to nurturing young minds and creating positive impact on children's early education journey. With qualifications in Behavioural Science and working towards an Early Childhood Teaching post-graduate degree, I have an extensive understanding of navigating complex behaviours and supporting children with additional needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Lead Educator
Nido Early School Wandi
08.2024 - Current
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Improved child behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for conduct.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Supported children's emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Promoted early literacy skills by incorporating storytime sessions into daily routines along with discussions about characters, plotlines, or themes from readings.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for children
Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Teaching: Early Childhood
Southern Cross University
NSW01-2026
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
Insight Training
Perth, WA01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Behavioural
University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA06-2022
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom organization
- Professionalism and ethics
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum planning
- Special needs support
- First aid and CPR
- Documentation and reporting
- Child safety procedures
Certification
- Licensed Working With Children's Check - Expiring 26th May 2027
- First Aid - Expiring 4th September 2027
- I'm Alert Food Safety Certification - Expiring 12th August 2025
- NSW Department of Education Child Protection Training - Obtained August 2024
- ASCIA Anaphylaxis Training - Obtained August 2024
Timeline
Childcare Lead Educator
Nido Early School Wandi
08.2024 - Current
Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
02.2022 - 07.2024
Graduate Diploma - Teaching: Early Childhood
Southern Cross University
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
Insight Training
Bachelor of Science - Behavioural
University of Notre Dame Australia
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