Natalie Young
Wollongbar,NSW
Summary
Im a compassionate, creative and professional Early childhood educator dedicated to enhancing young children's lives. I enjoy fostering emotional, social, and educational development to children within my care with an caring and positive approach . Im experienced in implementing developmentally appropriate activities within nurturing learning environments. Im recognized for efficiency and productivity in promoting Children's holistic knowledge and well being. I excel in communication, patience, and empathy,Which i believe is crucial for fostering positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Alstonville Community Preschool
Alstonville, NSW
10.2024 - Current
- Planned and implemented engaging learning activities for preschool children, and assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
- Organized community events, including Clean Up Australia Day, involve preschool families in local environmental initiatives, working together to care for country.
- Integrated Indigenous culture into the preschool curriculum through collaboration with Val Smith, a local and proud Widjubal artist and educator. Children were able to learn directing about first nations peoples through songs , art and weaving.
- Supported children's emotional and social development through positive interactions.
- Observed and documented children's progress and behaviors regularly.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents in discussing their child's progress, or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom supplies and materials.
- Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
Education
Provide First Aid & CPR -
International Paramedic Collage
08-2022
Diploma - Children's Services
TAFE WA
Perth, WA04-2010
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Empathy and patience
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- In my spare time i enjoy spending time with my 3 young children and Husband. We do bush walks and we spend alot of time taking care of our flower and veggie garden.
- I'm a member of the Ward C committee for the Ballina Shire Council, being a part of this ensures I can bring any issues forward to meetings, and I always strive to be a voice for the younger families that now call the plateau home
- Im a proud volunteer for the charity Share the Dignity , i work with them thorough there 2 monthly donations and the christmas appel . I take great pride in being able to support this charity and endeavor to spread the word through my communities.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Alstonville Community Preschool
10.2024 - Current
Provide First Aid & CPR -
International Paramedic Collage
Diploma - Children's Services
TAFE WA