Lotofoa Hoeflich
Mickleham,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young children 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
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student
Kate Lovett
70/104 Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Brought new perspectives to classroom discussions with materials found during independent research.
- Worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals.
- Studied topics using scientific methods to contribute to ongoing research.
- 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.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about children progress.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Educated children in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Monitored rooms to verify safe and secure environment.
Student Volunteer
Jane Whelan
Melbourne, VIC
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC04.2024
VCE - VCE
Mount Ridley College
2-30 Hampton St, Craigieburn VIC 306411.2021
Skills
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Child's CPR Certified
- Coordinating Schedules
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Support Emotional Needs
- Multimedia Educational Software
- Communicable Disease Knowledge
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Individualized Support
Hobbies
Art
Drawing
Volleyball
Maths
Music
Languages
Samoan
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Jane Whelan
08.2023 - 08.2023
Student
Kate Lovett
04.2023 - 04.2024
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Victoria University
VCE - VCE
Mount Ridley College