KIMBERLEY TURNER
Killarney Vale
Summary
I'm a passionate Early Childhood Educator with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. My passion is supporting and advocating for children with additional support needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Gosford Preschool
04.2021 - Current
- Communicate with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviours and related issues.
- Supporting children with additional needs.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Communicate with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promote physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implement developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
- Coordinate with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children feel welcomed and valued.
Admissions Clerk
Gosford Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Greeted patients warmly to increase comfort and create rapport.
- Collected information, forms and signatures from patients or family members to create efficient admissions experience.
- Communicated important information to supervisor and medical team to reduce chance of errors.
- Interviewed patients or representatives to obtain and verify medical history prior to being seen by medical professionals.
- Completed preliminary paperwork for incoming and outgoing patients.
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.
Childcare Educator
Erina Kindergarten
05.2012 - 02.2020
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviours and related issues.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) -
Currently Studying
Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care -
Karben Training Solutions
02.2019
Certificate III in Children's Services -
Karben Training Solutions
02.2014
Year 7- Year 11 -
Kincumber High School
Kincumber, NSWSkills
- Extremely well organised and productive
- Ability to work in harmony with fellow employees
- Confident with all communication- verbal and non-verbal
- Eager to learn and expand my knowledge
- Thrive with working under pressure
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Special Needs Support
- Child CPR and First Aid
- High level of knowledge with supporting children with additional needs
- Anaphylaxis training
References
Renèe Podmore - Gosford Preschool/Early Childhood Teacher
0431 315 126
Shelley Dunn- Personal reference/Colleague at Erina Kindergarten
0421 842 727
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Gosford Preschool
04.2021 - Current
Admissions Clerk
Gosford Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2023
Childcare Educator
Erina Kindergarten
05.2012 - 02.2020
Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care -
Karben Training Solutions
Certificate III in Children's Services -
Karben Training Solutions
Year 7- Year 11 -
Kincumber High School
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) -
Currently Studying
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