Rina Filipou

Community Support Worker

Balance Home Services

01.2019 - Current

Developed and maintained strong, supportive relationships with clients to promote mental health and emotional well-being.
Improved client self-sufficiency with personalized case management and resource coordination.
Strengthened community ties and support networks by initiating partnerships with local organizations and service providers.
Advocated for clients' needs with other service providers, securing additional support and interventions when necessary.

Childcare Educators

Cheeky Monkeys

05.2015 - 12.2025

Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Managed behavior issues effectively using appropriate techniques such as redirection or time-out methods when necessary.
Devised creative lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Childcare Educator

Goodstart Early Learning

02.1999 - 2015

Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.

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