Tamia Duff
Banksia Grove,WA
Summary
Dedicated room leader providing children with a safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Organised and dependable educator successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Lead Educator
Keiki Early Learning
03.2023 - Current
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment
- Built meaningful and profession relationships with children, parents and families.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, striking balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraging children to communicate verbally.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Documented behaviour, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Childcare Educator
Keiki Early Learning
11.2020 - Current
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Ensured adequate supervision.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Casual Childcare Educator
Happy Hands Learning Center
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked with room leader to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
12.2015 - 12.2020
- Supervised food preparation stations to observe hygiene and taste quality of food served to customers.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Gold Star Child Care Training
Edgewater, WA2024
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Australian Institute of Workplace Training
Perth, WA12.2020
Skills
- Playground Xplor Knowledge
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Positive Communication Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Active Listening Skills
- Compassion & Patience
Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- Child Protection
- Safe Food Handling
- Autism Inclusion Training - Facilitate inclusion through child-centred behaviour support
- Autism Inclusion Training - Teamwork and goal setting for embedded inclusive practice
- Autism Inclusion Training - Sensory processing & self-regulation in Early Childhood Education & Care setting
- Autism Inclusion Training - Play & social skills development
References
- Amanda Bates - HR Manager for Keiki Early Learning (amandab@keikiearlylearning.com.au / 9300 1330)
- Natascha Wilson - Room Leader for Keiki Early Learning (0414 745 226)
- Shannon Conroy - Room Leader for Green Leaves Early Learning previously at Keiki Early Learning (0449 933 537)
- Mandy Walker - Owner of Happy Hands Early Learning Centre (Letter on request)
Timeline
Childcare Lead Educator
Keiki Early Learning
03.2023 - Current
Childcare Educator
Keiki Early Learning
11.2020 - Current
Casual Childcare Educator
Happy Hands Learning Center
08.2020 - 12.2020
Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
12.2015 - 12.2020
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Gold Star Child Care Training
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Australian Institute of Workplace Training
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