Taylah Denning
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. I believe I have strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Safety-minded and caring with personality, organizational skills and attention to detail to care for children of different ages. I am a reliable individual with a desire to help children reach full potential. I am a hardworking childcare professional, experienced in teaching early learning lessons, supervising children and maintaining tidy work areas. Also Familiar with needs of children from newborns to 10 years. I am an engaging and patient educator committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Educator
Little Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre
Mornington, Vic
01.2023 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Responded promptly to parent inquiries regarding their child's progress or behavior.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored specifically to the needs of each student.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through the use of open-ended questions.
- Facilitated classroom activities to ensure an engaging learning environment.
Babysitter
self employed
Mornington Peninsula, Vic
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Supervised and cared for children ages 6 months to 10 years
- Took children to and from appointments extra-curricular activities.
Early Childhood Educator
seawinds early learning centre
Rosebud, Vic
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Part time room leader/ part time room leader assistant 2022
- Programming, writing observations and reflecting
- Assisting in kindergarten and daycare programs
- casual receptionist (answering calls, placing bookings, sending emails)
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Assistant
priceline
Rosebud, Vic
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Checked stock to determine inventory levels and maintain office supply products.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Received and distributed mail, letters and packages.
- Training new staff
- Working alongside managers
- customer assistance
- supervised store
Student
pricelineliaisingseawinds early learning centre
Rosebud, Vic
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisting room leaders with running of programs
- Indoor and outdoor play with children
- Interactive play with children
Student
Eastbourne primary school
Rosebud, Vic
06.2018 - 07.2018
Education
Cert ||| Early Childhood Education -
NIET (Nepean Industry Edge Training
Vic12.2022
High School Diploma -
Dromana College
Vic12.2020
Cert ||| Early Childhood Education -
Chisholm
Vic12.2019
Eastbourne Primary School
Vic12.2014
Certificates
Current Working With Children's Check
VicCurrent Police Check
vicSkills
- Activity Planning
- Child Safety Procedures
- Exercise and Outdoor Activities
- Dependable and Responsible
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
Affiliations
- Mornington peninsula regional group secondary school project award "helping the homeless program"
- Scholarship of citizenship
References
- Prudence Angliss (diploma qualified)
pruangliss@gamail.com
0422269889
- Amy Hickey (diploma qualified)
amy.elliot3@gmail.com
0428565895
- Kylie Piggott (bachelor qualified)
kpiggott4@bigpond.com
0432241118
Timeline
Assistant Educator
Little Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre
01.2023 - Current
Babysitter
self employed
01.2022 - 08.2023
Early Childhood Educator
seawinds early learning centre
01.2019 - 12.2022
Student
Eastbourne primary school
06.2018 - 07.2018
Assistant
priceline
03.2018 - 12.2021
Student
pricelineliaisingseawinds early learning centre
01.2018 - 01.2019
Cert ||| Early Childhood Education -
NIET (Nepean Industry Edge Training
High School Diploma -
Dromana College
Cert ||| Early Childhood Education -
Chisholm
Eastbourne Primary School
Certificates
Current Working With Children's Check
Current Police Check