Victoria Orchard Edwards
Maryland ,NSW
Summary
Outgoing educator with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Enthusiastic in joining the children during outside games and inside activities and helping children develop skills along the lines of fine and gross motor. Always ready and eager to help with any cleaning jobs that may need to be done in rooms or around the service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Educator
Little Beginnings Medowie
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Increased parent involvement with regular communication regarding children's progress, concerns, and accomplishments.
- Developed strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive educational community.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Developed strong classroom management skills, maintaining an orderly and focused learning environment for all children.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
Assistant Educator
Kindy Patch Maryland
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s progress, facilitating effective parent-teacher conferences focused on growth and improvement.
- Established strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
Assistant Educator
Kindy Patch Elermore Vale
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioural and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Childcare Trainee
Making Waves
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behaviour through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviour's and areas in need of improvement, implementing behaviour redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behaviour management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Cared for children ages 0 to 6 years in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
Education
Higher School Certificate -
Callaghan College Jesmond Campus
Jesmond, NSW09.2022
School Certificate - ROSA -
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
Wallsend, NSW12.2020
Skills
- Child Supervision
- Toilet Training
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Early Childhood Development eg social, emotional, physical, fine motor, gross motor and cognitive
- Observing and Monitoring Behaviour then redirecting if needed
- Communication and Cooperation
- Caregiving Routines
- Childcare Regulations
- Special Needs Care
- Lunchtime Assistance
- Changing Nappies
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
Certificate III in Early Education and Care - Glendale TAFE, NSW
Provide First Aid in a Childcare Setting - Glendale TAFE, NSW HLTAID004
Volunteer Work
Newcastle Bikers for Kids Toy Run 2019 - Current
Volunteering for the Bikers for Kids Newcastle Toy Run
Duties include:
- Set up and pack up on the event day
- Helping with selling merchandise
- Assisting other volunteers
Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT 2021 - Current
Volunteering at Beresfield/Thornton Girl Guides (Unit Helper)
Duties include:
- Setting up and packing up night
- Discussion with leader to plan activities for term
- Supervision of girls aged 7 - 9
- Answering parents/caregivers questions or concerns
References
Indiana Watson
0478 434 315
Codie-lee Wood
0422 725 373
Timeline
Assistant Educator
Little Beginnings Medowie
05.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant Educator
Kindy Patch Maryland
06.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Educator
Kindy Patch Elermore Vale
10.2022 - 06.2023
Childcare Trainee
Making Waves
01.2021 - 09.2022
Certificate III in Early Education and Care - Glendale TAFE, NSW
Provide First Aid in a Childcare Setting - Glendale TAFE, NSW HLTAID004
Higher School Certificate -
Callaghan College Jesmond Campus
School Certificate - ROSA -
Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
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