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Rebecca (Bec) Mawson

Belrose,NSW

Summary

I am dedicated to supporting the emotional, social and academic development of each individual child. Being trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to encourage the best opportunity for learning, my desire is to collaboratively complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Selah Sounds Director

Selah Music
01.2024 - Current
  • Established a new branch within our family music school business.
  • Develop, plan and implement weekly classes teaching music to children from 2 - 5 in an engaging and creative way.
  • Liaising with parents both before and after classes to discuss children's development and build relationship.

Early Childhood Educator

Rosey Pot Kindergarten
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating, planning and leading hands-on activities.
  • Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Maintained comprehensive observation and documentation to assist in effectively implementing lesson plans based on child led interest alongside adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among children.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of teaching practices, refining techniques for optimal engagement and comprehension.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for each child.
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, and staying current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Contributed to staff meetings, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Created a safe and nurturing learning environment.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Encouraged self-esteem and self-confidence within each individual child.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support learning.
  • Assessed children's progress and provided feedback on educational development.

Education

No Degree - Midwifery

UTS
Sydney, NSW

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Southern Solutions TRaining
03.2020

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Leading activities
  • Classroom Organization
  • Practical Learning
  • Arts and crafts
  • Maintaining safety
  • Goal Setting
  • Children's literature
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Self-Esteem Boosting
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Gross Motor Skills
  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Music Appreciation
  • Sensory Activities
  • Circle Time Management
  • Storytelling Techniques
  • Creative Expression
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Artistic Activities
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Individual Student Instruction
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Adaptability
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Decision-Making
  • Clear and Direct Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Selah Sounds Director

Selah Music
01.2024 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Rosey Pot Kindergarten
01.2019 - 01.2024

No Degree - Midwifery

UTS

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Southern Solutions TRaining
Rebecca (Bec) Mawson