Vanessa Acuna
Fairfield West,NSW
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Nurturing childcare educator with several years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility. Dedicated to teaching, maintaining discipline and encouraging creativity. Certified in First Aid and CPR and holds a child protection certificate
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Educator
Tina's Kindergarten
Blacktown, NSW
10.2020 - Current
- Observed child behavior to assess their needs and plan activities accordingly.
- Encouraged independence among the kids by allowing them to make decisions on their own within limits set by adults.
- Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
- Supervised playground activities ensuring adherence to safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
- Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's development and plan future goals for them.
- Read stories aloud to the kids both individually and collectively during story time sessions.
- Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices among the children including hand washing before meals.
- Provided educational and developmental activities for children aged 2-5 years old in accordance with curriculum standards.
- Provided guidance and support when required for special needs children enrolled in program.
- Monitored individual children during play times and ensured that everyone was included in activities.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE NSW
NSW07-2020
Bachelor - Education Birth To Five Years
Charles Sturt University
NSWSkills
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson planning
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Curriculum planning
- CPR training
- Documentation
- Hygiene practices
- Child safety procedures
- Early childhood education
- Practical learning
- Compliance and standards
- Age-appropriate activities
- Behavior management
Certification
- Child protection certificate- Dated 17/9/2024
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Tina's Kindergarten
10.2020 - Current
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE NSW
Bachelor - Education Birth To Five Years
Charles Sturt University
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