Nikita McCarthy
Newport,QLD
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Educator - Toddlers
Capers Early Learning
Scarborough, QLD
07.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians and provided them with regular updates on their child's development.
- Facilitated positive interactions between children to enhance their social skills and relationships.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Capers Early Learning
Northgate, QLD
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Encouraged language development skills among students through conversations about everyday topics.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians regarding students' progress or behavioral issues.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and outdoor activities.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies for improving educational programs.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Horizon2
Brisbane01-2025
Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Care And Education
Horizon2
Brisbane11-2024
High School Diploma -
Mackay North High School
Mackay11-2015
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom organization
- First aid and CPR
- Child safety protocols
- Excellent communication skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong work ethic
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Lead Educator - Toddlers
Capers Early Learning
07.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Capers Early Learning
01.2023 - 07.2023
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Horizon2
Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Care And Education
Horizon2
High School Diploma -
Mackay North High School
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