Kylie Clay

Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Educator

Ballarat, VIC

January 2026 – December 2026 - only moved to ballarat in the 3rd year of program

• Worked within a three-year trauma-informed early childhood program-supporting children with diverse developmental, emotional, andbehavioral needs..
• Applied trauma-informed practices to support children's emotional regulation, sense of safety, attachment and participation in learning.
• Delivered responsive, relationship-based care in small-group environment of 8–12 children, fostering individual growth and development.
• Built trusting relationships with children through consistent, predictable and nurturing interactions.
• Modified activities and routines to address individual children's developmental and emotional needs.
• Worked collaboratively with educators, families and relevant support professionalsto promote children's wellbeing and development.
• Facilitated successful transitions for children into early learning environment, enhancing their engagement and participation.
• Contributed to comprehensive observations and assessments, informing planning to support children's learning and development.
• Worked closely with team members to apply learning environments for high supervision and was able to sit with and support group play,
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• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups in early childhood education.
• Created a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore and learn.
• Implemented daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Supervised children during playtime, ensuring safety and positive interactions.
• Maintained accurate records of children's attendance and developmental milestones.
• Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
• Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.
• Assisted with potty training by monitoring progress, providing reminders and offering encouragement when needed.
• Provided guidance on proper nutrition including meal planning, preparation and serving of meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Reported any incidents or injuries to parents and guardians immediately upon occurrence.
• Responded promptly to any medical emergencies that may arise in a timely manner.
• Developed weekly lesson plans that encouraged creativity while meeting educational standards.
• Collaborated with other staff members to ensure the health, safety and well-being of each child in care.
• Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
• Facilitated playtime activities such as arts and crafts projects, storytelling, singing songs, outdoor games and other recreational activities.
• Coordinated special events to foster community involvement and family engagement.
• Organized field trips to local parks or museums for hands-on learning experiences.
• Created an atmosphere conducive to learning through creative teaching methods such as music or art projects.
• Encouraged positive behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques such as verbal praise, rewards systems or redirection when needed.
• Participated in professional development opportunities such as seminars or workshops related to early childhood education.
• Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
• Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
• Integrated technology into lesson plans.
• Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and well-being.
• Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's daily routines, activities and needs.
• Recorded observations of children's behavior for use in parent conferences or reports.
• Ensured the safety of all children in my care by monitoring their behavior and providing supervision at all times.
• Followed state regulations related to daycare operations including licensing requirements.
• Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
• Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
• Integrated technology into lesson plans.