Sonya Pala
Perth,WA
Summary
I am a nurturing certificate 3 Educator working towards my
Diploma with 11 years experience. I have worked alongside a variety of highly experienced Qualified Educators and Early Childhood Teachers. I thrive and succeed under pressure, I am great at multitasking and prioritising on a daily basis. I have experience in all age groups ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. I also have personal experience with my own two children who are the ages of 7 and 3 years old.
My passion and desire is working with Babies. Building strong bonds with them and their families at one of the most delicate and crucial times in their development. Forming trust and safety in an unfamiliar environment can be the most challenging first step. This is such a huge underrated achievement and the most wonderful experience for all who are involved.
I am always looking to further my knowledge, continuing to learn and grow. Forming strong, positive relationships within a team of Educators and new families.
I am currently working permanent part-time, 5 days a week, and I am seeking a permanent part-time position, with the hours of 7:30 - 2pm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Educator
Village Early Learning
Stirling, W.A
01.2021 - Current
- Work alongside and assist room leaders through daily duties, activities and routines.
- Maintain and document adequate observations for children, supporting their development and milestones.
- Contribute ideas, experiences and extensions to the curriculum and implement these.
- Document and contribute to the critical reflection reports monthly.
- Assisting, supporting, guiding new Educators and students.
- Responsible Person. Responsibilities of opening and closing the centre, movement of staff, maintaining correct educator to child ratios, ensuring educators, families and management are informed with messages and all communication of importance…
- Confident with in-coming and out-going phone calls.
- Great extent of experience with effectively leading the room and keeping routine when the room leader is absent, on holidays, or on non-contact.
- Excellent communication and problem solving.
- Ensuring checklists and daily records stay up to date.
- Upholding best supervision practices to ensure safety of all children.
- Meaningful engagement with children.
- Formed and sustained positive, and strong relationships with children, families and staff members.
- Support the team and Educators with organisation and cleaning.
- Excellent understanding and knowledge of policies and procedures.
- Great understanding and use of the EYLF
Assistant Educator
Landsdale Early Learning and Enrichment
Landsdale, W.A
03.2014 - 01.2021
- Assisted Teachers and room leaders with daily preparation of activities and curriculum implementation.
- Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.
- Supervise and engage with children within the daily routine. Support their individual needs and development.
- Established positive relationships with children, parents and all staff members.
- Great communication and problem solving skills.
- Implement and plan developmentally appropriate experiences to support children’s interests and milestones.
- Document and observe children’s progress to support their development.
- Excellent knowledge of company policies and procedures to promote and maintain safety.
- Experience with guiding the room and keeping routine when the room leader is absent or on non-contact.
- Experience with supporting, training, guiding new Educators, and Students.
Retail Worker
Kmart
Midland, W.A
09.2010 - 11.2014
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales. Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Assisted in ringing up sales at registers and bagging merchandise.
Casual Junior Assistant
My World childcare
Perth, W.A
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities. Supported Educators within the entire service. Successful at adapting to the needs of different age groups.
- General cleaning through the centre.
Retail Worker
Target
Midland, W.A
08.2012 - 02.2013
Education
Certificate 3 - Children Services
Midland Polytechnic West
MidlandDiploma - Children Services
CTAS Education
PerthSkills
- Working with children check
- First aid and CPR certificate
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate
- (I'm Alert) food safety certificate
- Food allergen certificate
- Foundations of safe sleep, Rednose certificate
- Mandatory reporter (child protection) certificate
- Police clearance certificate
- Drivers license
- Two (2) doses of the Moderna vaccination
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable
- Great time management
- Great critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Professionalism and great work ethic
- Excellent in a team
- Ability to recognise, document and plan children's developmental milestones
- General knowledge of computers skills
- Versatile and flexible
References
Giorgia Rasmussen: Qualified Room Leader.
Currently working at Village Early Learning Stirling
0406903317
Amy March: Qualified Educator, Trainer assessor for certificates in Children Services 0429575608
Timeline
Assistant Educator
Village Early Learning
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Educator
Landsdale Early Learning and Enrichment
03.2014 - 01.2021
Casual Junior Assistant
My World childcare
11.2013 - 03.2014
Retail Worker
Target
08.2012 - 02.2013
Retail Worker
Kmart
09.2010 - 11.2014
Certificate 3 - Children Services
Midland Polytechnic West
Diploma - Children Services
CTAS Education