Megan Carey
Wagga Wagga,NSW
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Educator
KU Koala Preschool
04.2002 - Current
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained and fostered positive relationships with children, families and allied health organisations.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe indoor and outdoor environments.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with play based learning.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Attended many professional development courses to continue to grow as an educator.
- Have demonstrated ability to take direction and lead room in need.
Salon Assistant
Pure Hair - Tracy Creasy
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Greeting clients with friendliness and professionalism.
- Work closely with Tracy, following instruction, washing hair, massaging scalps, applying toner, maintaining a clean salon, offering refreshments (coffee, tea and snacks) to clients.
- Being part of a small team, developing relationships with clients and ensuring confidentiality is respected.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
WAGGA TAFE
Wagga Wagga, NSWSkills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management - ensuring every child is respected and ensuring the duty of care is followed
- Planning experiences based on children's interests to foster their development
- Help with interactions with educators, other children and family
- Embrace and welcome cultural differences
- Work with other professionals to ensure best outcome for the children and families
Timeline
Salon Assistant
Pure Hair - Tracy Creasy
01.2022 - 08.2024
Child Care Educator
KU Koala Preschool
04.2002 - Current
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
WAGGA TAFE
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