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Kirstin Brown

Cornubia

Summary

Proven educator and caregiver, adept in early childhood education and emotional support, significantly enhanced children's understanding and social skills at Piptree Early Learning Tanah Merah.

Employing innovative curriculum design and effective behavior management techniques, I fostered a nurturing learning environment, achieving notable developmental milestones.

Eager Educator always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Upbeat and energetic childcare provider with Child and Infant CPR/First Aid knowledge. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents. Responsive, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature. Organized childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Career history serving individual families with multiple children in both live-in and live-out scenarios.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Nanny

Jill Coleman
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Supported child and parent with progress from bottle feeding to drinking from cup and toilet training
  • Developed an educational Program with reference to the Early Learning Framework-Being-Belonging-Becoming and working within the quality areas to support child's Developmental milestones and prepare child for Kindy and Prep.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy child.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.

Childcare Educator

Play and Learn Cornubia
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Coordinated 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.
  • Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
  • Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
  • Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Modeled positive behaviour and communication skills for students.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.

Lead Educator - Toddlers/Assistant Director

Piptree Early Learning Tanah Merah
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased children's 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 Educators, 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 Children supporting their uniquness.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units, enhancing educators critical thinking skills across multiple subjects.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners, differentiating instruction based on individual student needs and abilities.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies, leading to improved retention rates and overall academic success for students.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and contributing constructive ideas for improving teaching practices across all age groups within service.
  • Utilized various assessment tools to monitor student progress throughout the school year, informing instructional decisions and enabling timely interventions when needed.
  • Improved children's performance by providing individualized feedback and adjusting teaching methods and learning environments to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, using data-driven instruction to guide future lesson planning and targeted support.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Assessed children's performance and provided feedback to facilitate children's success.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure children's progress.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Facilitated children, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.

Education

CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Australian Institution of Early Childhood Studies
Shailer Park Qld
10.2016

Skills

  • Infant care experience
  • Schedule Management
  • Toddler care experience
  • Activity Planning
  • Reading and Storytelling
  • Early Childhood Education
  • CPR training
  • Social skill development
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Language skills
  • Outdoor Play Supervision
  • Activities Planning
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Safety Consciousness
  • Educational Support
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Sleep training knowledge
  • Child development expertise
  • Potty Training Assistance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Creative Thinking
  • Child Supervision
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
  • Housekeeping and Cleaning
  • Good Decision Making
  • Meal Preparation
  • Multitasking
  • Decision-Making
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Educational Activities
  • Boundary Setting
  • Praise and Encouragement
  • Teaching Empathy
  • Excellent Communication

Languages

German
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Private Nanny

Jill Coleman
09.2020 - Current

Childcare Educator

Play and Learn Cornubia
08.2017 - 03.2020

Lead Educator - Toddlers/Assistant Director

Piptree Early Learning Tanah Merah
01.2015 - 07.2017

CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Australian Institution of Early Childhood Studies

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