Olivia Farley
Forster,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over 4 years of experience fostering children's growth through safe, engaging, play-based learning environments. Skilled in child safety, effective communication, and teamwork. Expertise in customer service and workplace health and safety enhances the ability to resolve issues calmly and support collaborative efforts in diverse settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Kindilan Early Childhood Centre Inc
Tuncurry, NSW
11.2021 - 03.2026
- Planned play-based learning activities at Kindilan Early Childhood Centre Inc..
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for young children.
- Organized and facilitated indoor and outdoor play activities to enhance children's physical and mental development.
- Prepared age-appropriate activities to support physical, social, and intellectual development.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play, and other creative activities.
- Gave inclusive care and emotional support to children.
- Observed development and documented learning progress.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities, behavior, meals, and naps to track child progress and inform family updates.
- Provided daily updates to families and caregivers.
- Worked with parents to discuss child progress or concerns about development or behavior.
- Identified children needing extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns and implemented targeted improvement strategies.
- Followed early childhood center policies and child safety practices.
- Kept learning areas and equipment safe and clean.
- Removed hazards and set clear boundaries and rules to maintain a safe environment for children.
- Supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Worked with educators on center programs and routines.
- Attended team meetings with educators to share best practices and discuss childcare service issues.
- Applied early childhood education theories and practices to assess learning materials and curriculum effectiveness.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance skills to stay current with early childhood education research and best practices.
- Advocated for early childhood education policies and practices within school and the broader community.
- Coordinated with educators to plan and deliver interdisciplinary lessons aligned with multiple learning standards.
- Completed ongoing assessments of child development and learning progress.
- Used behavior modeling and positive reinforcement throughout daily routines.
- Removed hazards and set clear boundaries and rules to maintain a safe environment for children.
- Used behavior modeling and positive reinforcement throughout daily routines.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE NSW
NSW09-2025
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE NSW
NSW05-2024
High School Diploma -
Park Ridge State High School
Park Ridge, QLD11-2019
Skills
Early childhood curriculum
- Child development assessment
- Child safety practices
- Behavior guidance
- Task prioritization
- Proficiency in digital communication
- Effective problem solving
- Team communication
- Learning documentation
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Kindilan Early Childhood Centre Inc
11.2021 - 03.2026
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE NSW
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE NSW
High School Diploma -
Park Ridge State High School