Sandra Zappia
Walkley Heights,SA
Summary
Dedicated childcare provider with 30+ years experience with over 20 years experience at the same center. Seeking to further my experience in Childcare,worked as a Team Leader with babies from 6 weeks to 2 years for the past 10+ years, and also worked with toddlers 2 to 3 year olds for many years.
Hold a Diploma in children's services and Certificate III in children's services, Safe Environments for children and young people "Through their eyes" 31st August 2023, hold a current DHS working with children check issued 3/5/2021, First Aid HLTD012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting, Date 9/4/2024.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conductive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Ridgehaven ELC
Ridgehaven, SA
10.2003 - 08.2024
- Supported parents by providing information about their child's growth, nutrition requirements.
- Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
- Read stories aloud to the children, both individually and collectively, during story time sessions.
- Provided educational and developmental activities for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old in accordance with curriculum standards.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits like exercising regularly, eating nutritious food among the Children.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
- Attended workshops and training sessions related to childcare education and best practices.
- Monitored individual children during play times and ensured that everyone was included in activities.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Observed children to record development.
Education
Diploma of Children's Service - Childcare Educator
CMC Training Collage
01-2008
Certificate III in Children's Services -
CMC Training At Work
11-2006
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Team Leader
- Student Engagement
- Programming
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Documentation abilities
- Child Safety Procedures
- CPR training
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Communication with families
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Ridgehaven ELC
10.2003 - 08.2024
Diploma of Children's Service - Childcare Educator
CMC Training Collage
Certificate III in Children's Services -
CMC Training At Work
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