Tamaris Edmonds
Innovative Preschool Teacher skilled in creating engaging educational environments that foster early childhood development. Strong in lesson planning and classroom management, enhancing growth among diverse learners. Developed teaching strategies that improve children's social and intellectual skills while promoting positive classroom dynamics and parent satisfaction.
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
7 Years 2 Months- Designed and implemented strategies to create a safe space for children to engage in learning and exploration activities.
- Created and facilitated a variety of developmentally appropriate activities aimed at fostering growth and development in young children.
- Designed and executed a variety of creative programs to support holistic development in children.
- Fostered a positive educational atmosphere to enhance each child's engagement and growth.
- Coordinated diverse activities that fostered children's physical health, emotional resilience, and social skills development.
- Facilitated daily routines by incorporating play-based activities aimed at promoting social skills among children.
- Implemented structured daily routines for children, ensuring proper eating, toileting, and resting practices for optimal health.
- Tailored learning experiences and environments to accommodate diverse learning styles of the children.
- Developed and executed daily routines and transitions by incorporating behavior modeling and positive reinforcement to foster a supportive environment.
- Designed and conducted small group sessions focused on individualised support for students facing learning challenges.
- Encouraged critical thinking development through engaging discussions on course-related topics.
- Provided instruction in language, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and art.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with early childhood education research and best practices.
- Managed time effectively to complete tasks within deadlines.
- Managed classroom behaviours using positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to promote a respectful learning environment.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development in early learners.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Assessed children's individual needs and tailored activities to support diverse learning styles.
- Promoted early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching
Bachelor of Education - Primary, Early Childhood
Skills
Affiliations
I enjoy gardening, skating, snowboarding and spending quality time with my family. Being the mother of an active five year old boy keeps me busy running laps at the skate parks, jumping on trampolines and playing a wide variety of sports.
Certification
- Early Childhood First Aid & CPR, Anaphylactic Training
- Child Protection
- Working With Children Check & Blue Card
- Sleep Safe Training
- Food Safe
- Foundations of Child Safety Training
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University
Professional References
Veronica Steele
Previous Director at Terranora Preschool and Early Learning
0479 141 639
Maria Albertini
Current Manager at Terranora Preschool and Early Learning
0401 588 841
Carina McDermott
Preschool Educator at River Cottage Preschool and Early Learning
0421 228 527