Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline
Rebecca Ferguson

Rebecca Ferguson

North Manly,NSW

Summary

I am currently looking for a career change after many years at working as an Early Childhood Educator. I am a reliable and loyal employee and have been working with same preschool for nearly 16 years. creating a safe, stimulating environment for young children. Expertly leads individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills. I am punctual and dedicated to whatever job i set my mind to, Enjoys being a team player in a diverse working environment. I have experience communicating with parents, caregivers and administration to consistently provide highest quality childcare within my current role.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Early Childhood Educator- Diploma trained

Preschool
Dee Why, NSW
01.2009 - Current
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
  • Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
  • Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
  • Utilized creative arts to enhance children's expressive abilities and creativity.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Trainee in Certificate III Childrens Services

CFK Kindergarten.
Clarence Ave, Dee Why, 2100
08.2007 - 01.2009
  • Established a safe play environment for the children.
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.

Senior Florist

Robyn Anne Florist
Dee Why
02.1994 - 08.2007
  • Nurtured flowers to maintain quality and promote longevity.
  • Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
  • Recommended appropriate floral arrangements to match theme of anniversaries, weddings and funerals.
  • Prepared new flower and greenery shipments for arrangement by stripping leaves below waterline, cutting new flowers, mixing flower food solutions and filling floral containers with food solutions.
  • Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of various types of flowers and their seasonal availability.

Education

Childcare

ECTARC, Sydney
08.2007 - 08.2008
  • Completed professional development in Certificate in Early Child Education and Care
  • Continuing education in Childcare and education doing Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Care And Education

International Childcare College
07.2013 - 07.2015
  • Completed professional development in Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate 3 in Commercial Floristry

TAFE Sydney NSW, Sydney
01.1992 - 12.1993
  • Completed professional development in Commercial

Skills

  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Time management
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Creative
  • Dependable
  • Parent communication
  • Arts, crafts and games
  • Organized

Timeline

International Childcare College - , Diploma in Early Childhood Care And Education
07.2013 - 07.2015
Early Childhood Educator- Diploma trained - Preschool
01.2009 - Current
Trainee in Certificate III Childrens Services - CFK Kindergarten.
08.2007 - 01.2009
ECTARC - , Childcare
08.2007 - 08.2008
Senior Florist - Robyn Anne Florist
02.1994 - 08.2007
TAFE Sydney NSW - , Certificate 3 in Commercial Floristry
01.1992 - 12.1993
Rebecca Ferguson