Lorna O’Shea
Scarborough,WA
Summary
Proven Early Childhood Educator with a track record of fostering child development and safety, demonstrated during my employment with Anne Cunningham. Specializes in creating inclusive, educational environments that encourage creativity and social growth. Expert in Early Childhood Development and First Aid, enhancing children's learning experiences and wellbeing. Successfully implements innovative teaching methods to support diverse needs. Eager and out going Early Childhood Educator, always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nanny
Aimee McGinley
Sydney, NSW
06.2024 - Current
- Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage selfregulation.
- Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
Early Childhood Educator
Anne Cunningham
Ireland
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Level 5 In Early Childcare & Level 5&6 SNA - Early Childcare & Special Needs Assistance
Chevron College
Wexford Ireland09.2020
Skills
- Infant care experience
- Safety awareness
- First Aid
- Early Childhood Education
- Creative play
- Educational Support
- Outdoor activities
- Special Needs Care
- Language skills
- Child Safety
- Parent Interaction
- Teaching Empathy
- Early Childhood Development
Certification
Working with children check
Additional Information
I am a responsible, trustworthy and fun young adult who has a passion for working with children. Seeing the children I have worked with develop socially and academically is the reason I love what I do. I am a natural born carer so a child’s safety is my priority aswell as making sure they are having fun whilst learning.
Timeline
Family Nanny
Aimee McGinley
06.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Anne Cunningham
09.2020 - 12.2023
Level 5 In Early Childcare & Level 5&6 SNA - Early Childcare & Special Needs Assistance
Chevron College