Natascha Wilson
Clarkson
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Lead Educator with a strong work ethic and proven leadership skills at Keiki Early Learning. Demonstrates ability in curriculum planning and fostering parent-educator collaboration. Successfully implemented innovative lesson plans that enhanced children's emotional and cognitive development, creating a nurturing environment that celebrated individual milestones and achievements.
Demonstrated effective classroom management and fostering strong team collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Lead Educator- Kindy
Keiki Early Learning
04.2025 - Current
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Improved child behaviour by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for conduct.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Implemented creative teaching methods, capturing children''s interest and enhancing their educational experience.
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
- Nurtured creativity by providing ample opportunities for artistic expression through various mediums like painting, drawing, or crafting projects.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Developed and implemented behaviour management plans.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, maintaining balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraged children to communicate verbally.
- Documented behaviour, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implementing our Keiki Preschool Program incorporating STEAM.
Childcare Lead Educator - Toddlers
Keiki Early Learning
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Improved child behaviour by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for conduct.
- Managed classroom materials effectively, ensuring organization and accessibility for both students and staff members alike.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities designed to enhance children''s physical abilities while also promoting teamwork and sportsmanship values.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Developed and implemented behaviour management plans.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Implemented creative teaching methods, capturing children''s interest and enhancing their educational experience.
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
- Nurtured creativity by providing ample opportunities for artistic expression through various mediums like painting, drawing, or crafting projects.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, maintaining teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraged children to communicate verbally.
- Documented behaviour, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Childcare Lead Educator - Babies
Keiki Early Learning
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s progress, using data to inform future instruction and offer personalized support.
- Designed hands-on learning experiences to accommodate diverse learning styles in order to engage all students actively within lessons.
- Developed and implemented behaviour management plans.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Implemented creative teaching methods, capturing children''s interest and enhancing their educational experience.
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
- Nurtured creativity by providing ample opportunities for artistic expression through various mediums like painting, drawing, or crafting projects.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, maintaining teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraged children to communicate verbally.
- Documented behaviour, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Childcare Educator - Babies
Keiki Early Learning
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Devised creative lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, maintaining teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraged children to communicate verbally.
- Documented behaviour, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Childcare Lead Educator - Toddlers
Keiki Early Learning
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Organized and executed successful parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual progress, concerns, or future goals for each child.
- Promoted early literacy skills by incorporating storytime sessions into daily routines along with discussions about characters, plotlines, or themes from readings.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Improved child behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for conduct.
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s progress, using data to inform future instruction and offer personalized support.
- Designed hands-on learning experiences to accommodate diverse learning styles in order to engage all students actively within lessons.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Implemented creative teaching methods, capturing children''s interest and enhancing their educational experience.
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
- Nurtured creativity by providing ample opportunities for artistic expression through various mediums like painting, drawing, or crafting projects.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, maintaining teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraged children to communicate verbally.
- Documented behaviour, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Childcare Educator - Toddlers
Keiki Early Learning
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using appropriate techniques such as redirection or time-out methods when necessary.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Devised creative lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Employed learning through play philosophy and educational objectives, maintaining teacher-directed and child-directed activities and encouraged children to communicate verbally.
- Documented behaviour, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Diploma - Diploma Early Childhood Education And Care
Gold Star Child Care Training
1/33 The Broadway, Ellenbrook WA 606905-2022
Skills
- Strong leadership Skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Parent-Educator collaboration
- Curriculum planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Creative lesson planning
- Classroom organization
- Patience and empathy
- Curriculum implementation
Timeline
Childcare Lead Educator- Kindy
Keiki Early Learning
04.2025 - Current
Childcare Lead Educator - Toddlers
Keiki Early Learning
03.2023 - 03.2025
Childcare Lead Educator - Babies
Keiki Early Learning
12.2021 - 03.2023
Childcare Educator - Babies
Keiki Early Learning
02.2021 - 12.2021
Childcare Lead Educator - Toddlers
Keiki Early Learning
08.2020 - 01.2021
Childcare Educator - Toddlers
Keiki Early Learning
01.2020 - 07.2020
Diploma - Diploma Early Childhood Education And Care
Gold Star Child Care Training
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