Larissa Madeira
Sunshine Coast,QLD
Summary
Attentive and creative Educator passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Educator
Sparrow Early Learning Centre Currimundi
Currimundi, QLD
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Supported growth, development and integration of immigrant children and families.
- Resolved behavior issues and conflicts among participants, facilitating productive conversations and developing atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Maintained state licensing and code details, performing routine assessments to verify compliance.
- Built program plans for youth of varying ages to support growth and development.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and directing activities.
- Planned classroom activities to enable children to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Identified weakness and strengths to create a play based early learning program to develop children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to built positive relationships with children, parents and fellow educators.
- Encouraged children to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
- Made special accommodations to integrate children with ADHD and other learning disabilities.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Busy Bees Maroochydore
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Observed each child to help improve social, mental and behavioral competencies.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE Queensland
Mooloolaba12.2021
High School Diploma -
Caloundra Christian College
Caloundra12.2020
Skills
- Love for children
- Understanding of instructional design
- Familiarity with childcare guidelines
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Working collaboratively
- Individual instruction
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Additional Information
References:
Adelle Grams (Service Manager) at Sparrow Early Learning Currimundi
07 54926688
Annie Seeling
0487058723
Timeline
Casual Educator
Sparrow Early Learning Centre Currimundi
02.2022 - 03.2024
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Busy Bees Maroochydore
04.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE Queensland
High School Diploma -
Caloundra Christian College