Mary Dunsmore
Casula,NSW
Summary
I am a dedicated Child Care Educator providing children with safe and nurturing learning environments. I Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
I have an extension understanding of the EYLF Framework, Policies and Regulation within the Early Childcare Education and Care.
With many years of experience in this field I am confident in providing nurturing and excellence in care and development and this is evident in the feedback from my families, children and the recent Assessment and Rating where I was commended for my excellence in service of education and care from the Authorised Officers from the Education of department.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Daycare Educator
Mary's Family Day Care
01.2016 - Current
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children by maintaining clean facilities, adhering to safety guidelines, and closely monitoring all indoor and outdoor activities.
- Managed daily schedules efficiently while ensuring smooth transitions between structured activities and free playtime for optimal child engagement.
- Enhanced children''s emotional and social development by implementing engaging activities and fostering positive relationships.
- Facilitated regular parent-educator meetings to discuss individual child progress, address concerns, or answer questions about curriculum content.
- Promoted early literacy by introducing various books, storytelling, and language-focused activities in daily routines.
- Continuously sought professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and maintain state-mandated training requirements.
- Monitored each child''s progress through regular observation and assessment tools, identifying areas for improvement or additional support as needed.
- Established open lines of communication with parents through newsletters, phone calls, or informal conversations to keep families informed about their child''s progress and any upcoming events at the daycare center.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum plans to foster cognitive growth and enhance motor skills through hands-on learning experiences.
- Supported diverse family backgrounds by incorporating multicultural elements into our curriculum, activities, and celebrations.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Encouraged use of technology to support children's learning.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environments
Childcare Lead Teacher
Kids XL @ Prestons
12.2014 - Current
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
- Nurtured creativity by providing ample opportunities for artistic expression through various mediums like painting, drawing, or crafting projects.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Encouraged use of technology to support children's learning.
Education
Child Care Diploma - Diploma
Gems - School of Management
02.2017
Skills
- Child Safety Protocols
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-Educator Communication
- CPR training
- Curriculum Planning
- Curriculum Plan Implementation
- CPR Certified
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Training in food handling preparation
- Social Skills Development
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Daycare Educator
Mary's Family Day Care
01.2016 - Current
Childcare Lead Teacher
Kids XL @ Prestons
12.2014 - Current
Child Care Diploma - Diploma
Gems - School of Management
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