Kristin Valenton
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Friendly and energetic child care educator,with many years of experience working with all age groups.I have a sound knowledge of the Early years learning framework and child development. I have confidence with programming,planning and writing observations
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Room leader
Chifley Early Learning Centre
Martin Place, NSW
08.2020 - 06.2021
Room leader
To be Me Early Learning
Fivedock, NSW
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Taught students basic academic, behavioral, and social skills.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Room Leader
Little Zak Academy
Ultimo, NSW
03.2019 - 07.2019
Childcare Assistant and Room leader
Chifley Early learning Centre
Martin Place, NSW
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
Room leader Toddlers Room
Little Kingdom Children's Center
The Rocks, NSW
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
Room Leader
Sydneycove Children's Centre Macquarie Park
1 Lyon Park Road Macquarie Park
09.2012 - 10.2016
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
- Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Monitored each student’s educational progress with individualized charts and files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
- Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
- Communicated with children in developmentally appropriate way.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.
- Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.
Education
Higher School Certificate -
Arthur Phillip High School
Current
Diploma - Diploma of Children's services
Nepean TAFE
2008
Skills
- Loves children
- Energetic caregiver
- Time management
- Emotionally supportive
- People-oriented
- Friendly and likeable
- Active listening
- Self-motivated
- Tact and sensitivity
- Housekeeping
- First aid certificate
- Creative
- Sound knowledge of Early Years learning Framework
- Confident in writing observations and planning programs
Timeline
Preschool Room leader
Chifley Early Learning Centre
08.2020 - 06.2021
Room leader
To be Me Early Learning
07.2019 - 08.2020
Room Leader
Little Zak Academy
03.2019 - 07.2019
Childcare Assistant and Room leader
Chifley Early learning Centre
09.2017 - 03.2019
Room leader Toddlers Room
Little Kingdom Children's Center
10.2016 - 09.2017
Room Leader
Sydneycove Children's Centre Macquarie Park
09.2012 - 10.2016
Higher School Certificate -
Arthur Phillip High School
Diploma - Diploma of Children's services
Nepean TAFE
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