Kym Binney
Geelong,Vic
Summary
I have been working as an Early Childhood Educator, diploma qualified, with the City of Greater Geelong for the past eight years.
As is common practice in many centres I have changed rooms every twelve months which has given me the experience of working with children from six weeks to six years of age. I am currently working as the full-time assistant in the four-year-old kindergarten.
I have a passion for early childhood education which is what lead me to undertake my recently completed degree. I will be looking at continuing my studies in the future with a focus on trauma-responsive education.
I am very proud of my Aboriginal heritage and consistently look for ways to teach children about the land they live on using local language and culture.
During this year circumstances have required me to take on extra responsibilities which have given me experience that will be needed when working as an Early Childhood Teacher in the future.
I am thankful for the opportunities that have been afforded to me during my time at Ariston and feel it is now time for me to take the next step in my career.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
City Of Greater Geelong , Ariston CLAC
01.2016 - Current
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed and implemented Individual Learning plans.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
Early Childhood Educator
Highton Childcare And Development
10.2010 - 01.2016
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Accounts Manager
South Coast Prefab
03.1989 - 08.2009
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Managed payroll operations for a team of fourteen employees.
- Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
- Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
- Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Reviewed and mitigated discrepancies to increase sales, reduce costs and streamline processes.
- Negotiated prices for products and freights to reduce cost of acquisition by achieving lower price.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase client retention.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Education
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC07.2023
Skills
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Children's Literacy and numeracy development
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Student Behaviour and Progress Reporting
- Appropriate Age Group Experience
- Self-Esteem Education
- Individualized Support
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies that create a safe learning environment
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Communication with Parents, fellow educators and other professionals
- Child and Family Relations
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity by creating a diverse classroom setting
- Ability to embed First Nation Concepts into the daily program
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
City Of Greater Geelong , Ariston CLAC
01.2016 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Highton Childcare And Development
10.2010 - 01.2016
Accounts Manager
South Coast Prefab
03.1989 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Education
Deakin University
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