Susan (WEIFANG) Du
Watsonia,VIC
Summary
Dedicated educator with a proven track record at Rosanna Village Childcare and Kindergarten, excelling in fostering children's social and academic growth. Expert in special needs assistance and creating nurturing environments, demonstrated through enhanced student engagement and collaboration. Skilled in CPR and first aid, ensuring safety alongside educational development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary School Teacher's Aide
Greensborough Primary School
10.2023 - Current
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 25 children.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Preschool Educator
Rosanna Villiage Childcare and Kindergarten
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a nurturing and structured environment conducive to learning.
- Promoted physical health through outdoor playtime and structured movement activities designed for preschool-aged children.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Collaborated with fellow educators on curriculum planning, ensuring a cohesive educational experience for all students.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behaviours.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Improved student behaviour by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Watsonia Occational Childcare
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Childcare Volunteer
Skyte Childcare
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Supervised children of various ages on playground and field trips.
- Watched and redirected inappropriate student behavior.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to create a positive atmosphere for children, fostering strong relationships among peers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC12-2022
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Special needs student assistance
- Materials management
- Positive reinforcement
- Teacher support
- Collaboration with teachers
- One-to-one instruction
- Field trip supervision
- Student support
- CPR and first aid
- Small group and individual assistance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Accomplishments
- Coordinated with lead teacher to create age-appropriate lesson plans for students with special needs.
- Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.
- Supervised a number of special needs students enrolled in foundation grade.
Certification
Studying Certificate in School Based Education Support
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Primary School Teacher's Aide
Greensborough Primary School
10.2023 - Current
Preschool Educator
Rosanna Villiage Childcare and Kindergarten
03.2018 - 08.2023
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Watsonia Occational Childcare
02.2018 - 04.2019
Childcare Volunteer
Skyte Childcare
08.2017 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Melbourne Polytechnic
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