Nnenna Okonkwo
BARDIA,NSW
Summary
Enthusiastic student teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Dedicated to supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of young children while creating and delivering learning-focused classroom environments. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. A desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques that promote overall health and wellness. Proactive and caring educator with 6 years of work placement experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Good teamwork, problem-solving, and organisational skills combined with a multitasking work ethic. Willing to take on any task to help the team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher ( Work Placement)
Goodstart Early Learning Horningsea Park
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in the design of an updated curriculum to better align with early childhood education standards as part of the assessment requirement in collaboration with the room educators.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in daycare children through age-appropriate problem-solving exercises during circle time activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behaviour incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
- Led small group instruction tailored to each child''s unique abilities and interests, ensuring personalized attention during learning activities.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, and naptime, ensuring smooth operation of the daily schedule.
Student Teacher ( Work Placement)
Little People Learning Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintain strong communication with children, families and educators
- Created curriculum for preschoolers
- Child observations and analysis with summative assessment of child's development
- Supported children's development and learning through planned experiences.
- Supported educators with room routines
- Competed daily entries on children's learning
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular connections, reinforcing key concepts across subject areas.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Incorporate real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for children.
Volunteer
Awaken Church
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Assisted the church team with younger children(birth to 5) and primary and high school children.
- Engaged in volunteer training sessions to ensure consistent delivery of services across teams.
- Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices by attending training sessions relevant to the organization''s mission.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Student Teacher ( Work Placement)
Ethnic Community Service
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized work station, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Work with children from different cultural backgrounds.
- support home language
- support cultural inclusivity in educational program
- support a welcoming environment.
Education
Cert III in Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Education
UOW College
Wollongong, NSW12.2018
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
TAFE NSW Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW12.2020
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Education
TAFE NSW Nirimba
Sydney, NSW12.2023
Skills
- Children's Records Management
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Storytelling Techniques
- Safety Procedures
- Behavioural Modeling
- Lesson Plan Development
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Arts and Crafts
- Creative Expression
Timeline
Student Teacher ( Work Placement)
Goodstart Early Learning Horningsea Park
11.2023 - 11.2023
Student Teacher ( Work Placement)
Little People Learning Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
Student Teacher ( Work Placement)
Ethnic Community Service
11.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer
Awaken Church
10.2017 - 11.2020
Cert III in Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Education
UOW College
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
TAFE NSW Wollongong
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Education
TAFE NSW Nirimba
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