Rebecca Hiku
Highton
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood development. Proven ability to create engaging, nurturing environments that foster children's growth. Experienced in team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving targeted outcomes. Reliable and resourceful, with skills in curriculum planning, classroom management, and effective communication with team members and children.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Meli, Geelong
01.2021 - Current
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing children's vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
- Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
- Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Casual Relief
Bethany Kindergarten Services
01.2017 - Current
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
- Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within early childhood education.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Bethany Kindergarten Services
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Collaborated with a team of educators to develop an inclusive curriculum that met the diverse needs of all students.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
Early Childhood Educator
Bethany Kindergarten Services
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusive learning experience.
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood And Care
The Gordon
The Gordon, Geelong08-2022
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
The Gordon
The Gordon, Geelong03-2017
Intergration Aide - Certificate of Education
Deakin University
Waterfront Campus - Geelong 06-2011
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Conflict resolution
- Individualized support
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Meli, Geelong
01.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Bethany Kindergarten Services
03.2018 - 12.2020
Early Childhood Educator
Bethany Kindergarten Services
01.2018 - 12.2018
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Casual Relief
Bethany Kindergarten Services
01.2017 - Current
Diploma of Early Childhood And Care
The Gordon
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
The Gordon
Intergration Aide - Certificate of Education
Deakin University
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