Nadia Allen-Davidian
Summary
Compassionate educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting a foundation for lifelong learning and success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through a friendly approach, patient demeanour and excellent communication skills. Committed to providing children with a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment. Organised with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects and skilled in independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Bangalow Community Children's Centre
05.2022 - Current
- Currently work as an Early Childhood Educator in the infants/toddlers room with ages 6 months - 2 years old
- The role includes caring for and nurturing the children, preparing food, sleep routines, nappy changes and toilet training
- In 2023, I shared the role of Room Leader for the Infants/toddlers room. In this position, I am responsible for planning, programming and reflecting on the children's learning and development and integrating learning experiences to support and extend the children's development
- Over the years, I have worked in other rooms in the centre, which care for toddlers and preschool-aged children.
- In this job I have maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children and applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Nanny
Private
01.2013 - 10.2023
- I have worked with a varying range of different aged children over the years, with tasks including feeding/cooking, bathing, teaching/homework, creative play, outside activities and general nighttime routines.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Pre-Service Teacher
Newrybar Public School
08.2023 - 09.2023
- As part of my Education degree, I completed a five-week professional experience placement at Newrybar Public School
- In this placement, I observed experienced teachers, immersed myself in the school culture and attended staff meetings
- For three weeks, I taught K-1 mathematics every day. I planned content for each lesson and facilitated the sessions, managing the students and their behaviour
- Due to how Newrybar Public school runs, I had the opportunity to interacted with and got to know students from all primary stages
- Although I never taught them, I spent a lot of time with the senior class (years 4-6), learning their content, gathering teaching resources and assisting if needed
- While I was there, the school hosted a STEM day where small schools from around the area attended to participate in STEM activities. I was asked to prepare and facilitate one activity taught to three groups throughout the day. Through this, I was exposed to different students from other schools.
Retail Assistant
Brunswick Village Greens
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Money handling
- Packing and restocking shelves
- Sorting, weighing and packing stock
- Petrol sales, fuel tank take.
Aupair
Private Family
02.2020 - 05.2022
- I worked for a family as a live-in Aupair
- My role included school drop off and pick up, helping with homework, behaviour management and preparing breakfast and dinner for the children
- At times, I would take the children to extracurricular activities and play dates with friends
- I was also there to support the children in learning and speaking English.
- I assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
Kindergarten Assistant
Shearwater Steiner School
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Kindergarten assistant for a high school work placement.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary /Early Childhood
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLD12.2024
Skills
- Reliable, hard-working, friendly, patient, caring and a quick learner
- Strong eye for detail, a consistent manner and a positive attitude
- Classroom Management and individualised support
- Professional parent interaction
- Student Relations
- Time Management
Certification
- Child protection: Identify and report children and young people at risk, EPEC Education, 2023
- LANTITE Test, Australian Council for Educational Research, 2023
- Advanced Safe Sleep for Early Childhood Educators, Red Nose, 2023
- First Aid Certificate, Allen's Training, 2022
- Anaphylaxis e-training, ASCIA, 2022
- Child Protection/Child Protection Awareness Induction Training, NSW Department of Education, 2022
- High School Certificate, Shearwater Steiner School, 2017
Hobbies
- Reading
- Hands-on crafts
- Gardening
- Physical activity and outdoor adventures
- Cooking tasty and healthy foods
Timeline
Pre-Service Teacher
Newrybar Public School
08.2023 - 09.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Bangalow Community Children's Centre
05.2022 - Current
Retail Assistant
Brunswick Village Greens
02.2020 - 05.2022
Aupair
Private Family
02.2020 - 05.2022
Kindergarten Assistant
Shearwater Steiner School
01.2015 - 01.2015
Nanny
Private
01.2013 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Education - Primary /Early Childhood
Southern Cross University
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