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Leigh Dmytruk

Bella Vista,NSW

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

The Forest Childcare
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.

Director & Authorised Supervisor of Long Day Care

The Forest Childcare
10.2009 - 02.2011
  • Management and compliance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
  • Knowledge and understanding of statutory responsibilities of the Children (Care and Protection) Act 1987 and the Centre Based and Mobile Child Care Services Regulations 1996.
  • Coordinating and day to day running of 90 place long day care service for children aged 0-6years.
  • Development and implementation of child care centre policies and procedures.
  • Maintaining all centre records, including enrolments, attendance records, staff rosters, routines, programmes, individual child records, accidents and illness logs.
  • Administration of childcare fees.
  • Maintaining staff rosters and staff to child ratios in accordance with regulation.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
  • Monitoring staff performance and evaluations.
  • Coordination of parent and staff meetings.
  • Liaising with families of children within the service and perspective enrolling families.

Early Childhood Educator - Preschool Room Leader

The Forest Childcare
01.2008 - 12.2009
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.

Advanced Childcare Worker - Birth - 2 Years Room

Stella Maris Childcare
08.2005 - 01.2008
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Documented children's growth and development.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.

Childcare Worker - Birth-2 Years Room

Frenchs Forest Kindergarten
12.2003 - 08.2005
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.

Education

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education - Education

Macquarie University
Macquarie Park, NSW
09.2008

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Progress Reporting
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Compliance Standards
  • Materials Sourcing
  • Classroom Management
  • Field Trip Organization
  • Child Development
  • Daycare Management
  • Classroom Organization
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Records Management
  • Activity Planning
  • Early Childhood Education

References

Nicloe Harrison ph: 0402 007 891

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

The Forest Childcare
01.2012 - 05.2012

Director & Authorised Supervisor of Long Day Care

The Forest Childcare
10.2009 - 02.2011

Early Childhood Educator - Preschool Room Leader

The Forest Childcare
01.2008 - 12.2009

Advanced Childcare Worker - Birth - 2 Years Room

Stella Maris Childcare
08.2005 - 01.2008

Childcare Worker - Birth-2 Years Room

Frenchs Forest Kindergarten
12.2003 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education - Education

Macquarie University

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