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Merle Wright

Woolloomooloo,NSW

Summary

At Long Day Care, I leveraged my expertise in Curriculum Development and exceptional Parent-Teacher Communication to enhance learning outcomes and foster inclusive environments. By implementing innovative teaching strategies, I significantly improved literacy rates and student engagement, showcasing my ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic educational settings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Long Day Care
06.2021 - 08.2024
  • 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.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • 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.
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
  • Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
  • Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
  • Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and address any concerns, strengthening family-school communication.
  • Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
  • Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusive learning experience.
  • Organized field trips that complemented classroom learning, expanding children's real-world understanding.
  • Led professional development workshops for staff, sharing best practices in early childhood education.
  • Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
  • Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
  • Enhanced children's understanding of cultural diversity through multicultural lessons and activities.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.

Education

Early Childhood And Education - Early Childhood

Coonamble High School

Skills

Classroom Management

Documentation and Record Keeping

Parent-Teacher Communication

Lesson Planning

Gross Motor Skills

Maintaining safety

Sensory Activities

Curriculum Planning

Safety awareness

Fine Motor Skills

Classroom Organization

Behavioral modeling

Arts and crafts

Outdoor Play

Circle Time Management

Practical Learning

Dramatic Play

Motor Skill Development

Artistic Activities

Leading activities

Curriculum Development

Developmental needs

Storytelling Techniques

Curriculum Design

Self-Esteem Boosting

Individualized support

Nutrition management

Goal Setting

Children's literature

Meal organizing

Nutrition education

Preparing meals

Valid State license

Music Appreciation

Managing supplies

Science Exploration

Special needs education

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Long Day Care
06.2021 - 08.2024

Early Childhood And Education - Early Childhood

Coonamble High School
Merle Wright