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Oriela Stevens

Educator
Maryborough,QLD

Summary

Reliable, honest and compassionate Group Leader Educator offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behaviours. Well-versed in needs and behaviours of children between ages of 0 and 5. Attentive Childcare professional offering 14 years of experience. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Certified in first aid and CPR with dedication to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments for all children. Proficient in preparing supplies, creating lesson plans and using age-appropriate methods base on the children interest promoting learning through play. Punctual Educator driven to inspire and teach children to be respectful, patient and positive. Enjoys being a team player in a diverse working environment. A Leader Educator committed to attending professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Leader Educator

Archdiocese of Brisbane
Brisbane City, QLD
04.2007 - Current
  • Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child’s health information to act quickly if emergencies occur.
  • Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Offered positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Interpreted for Spanish-speaking parents and guardians
  • Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
  • Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
  • Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
  • [Number] years toddler care experience.
  • Established safe play environment for children.
  • Communicated with children in developmentally appropriate way to achieve the NQS and EYFW ..
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
  • Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.

Administration And Customer Assistant

SLASA
SYDNEY, NSW
04.1999 - 06.2019

Receive telephone calls for clients who were suffering from mental health, language barrier, social isolation, and cultural adjustment redirecting their calls to the right officer to help them to access services.

It was a shot term position, only for 2 months, but I love it.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Sacred Heart College
Santiago
1987

Skills

  • Social and group settings
  • Kind and empathetic educator
  • Group supervision
  • Leadership skills

Timeline

Group Leader Educator

Archdiocese of Brisbane
04.2007 - Current

Administration And Customer Assistant

SLASA
04.1999 - 06.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Sacred Heart College
Oriela StevensEducator