Marisa Cerri
Hillcrest,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Educator offering seventeen years of experience coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in children. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection. Supports child development through fostering nurturing relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager /Educational Leader
Bright Start Childcare Centre
Drewvale, QLD
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations
- Mentored staff with best practices and procedures
- Developed activity plans for children's educational growth
- Managed staff schedules and ensured coverage
- Provided support to parents with inquiries and concerns
- Led team meetings to improve communication and efficiency
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders to promote collaboration and support initiatives.
- Coordinated training workshops for staff professional development.
- Managed front desk operations and greeted visitors professionally.
- Coordinated supplies inventory and placed orders as needed.
- Plus lots more....
Nursery / Toddler Lead Early Childhood Educator
Bright Start Childcare Centre
Drewvale, QLD
08.2011 - 06.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote children's cognitive and social skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to enhance motor development and creativity.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate children's developmental milestones.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in early childhood education techniques.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Providing nurturing and supportive relationships with children.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Bright Start Childcare Centre
Drewvale, QLD
05.2009 - 08.2011
- Encouraged positive behaviour through modelling appropriate behaviours.
- Helped maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment.
- Organised play areas, toys, and other learning materials to promote creative play.
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities.
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in the classroom environment.
- Provided assistance to children with their daily routines and activities.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Algester World of Learning
Algester, QLD
11.2007 - 05.2009
- Supported classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement curriculum standards effectively.
- Organised educational resources and materials for classroom use.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to lead educators.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance teaching strategies and techniques.
- Providing support and guidance to children to support their growth and development.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching - Early Childhood Care And Education
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC09-2023
Diploma of Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education
TLC Training Solutions
QLD01-2012
Certificate III in Childcare's Services - Early Childhood Education
Bundamba Tafe
QLD11-2007
Year 12 High School
Calamvale Community Collage
QLD11-2007
Skills
- Knowledge in Child development
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Multitasking and organisation
- Reliable
- Extensive 0-5year old experience
Certification
- Blue Card
- Full First Aid
- CPR
- Open Licence
- Child Protection Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Manager /Educational Leader
Bright Start Childcare Centre
06.2022 - Current
Nursery / Toddler Lead Early Childhood Educator
Bright Start Childcare Centre
08.2011 - 06.2022
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Bright Start Childcare Centre
05.2009 - 08.2011
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Algester World of Learning
11.2007 - 05.2009
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching - Early Childhood Care And Education
Swinburne University of Technology
Diploma of Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education
TLC Training Solutions
Certificate III in Childcare's Services - Early Childhood Education
Bundamba Tafe
Year 12 High School
Calamvale Community Collage