Heba Gerges
Wattle Grove,NSW
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 10 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with coworkers, students and caregivers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Learn & Play Preschool
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviours and related issues.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Childcare Educator
Hakuna Matata Early Learning Center
04.2017 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Educator
St George early learning center
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Working with staff to ensure a smooth operation of day to day running
- Assist staff in the daily routine of appropriate early childhood education and experiences
- Supervise and engage in the activities of a group of children during the day that you are responsible for
- Positively interact with all children
- Ensure a clean and healthy environment for all children
- Communicate with parents as delegated by the room supervisor or Director.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behaviour, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modelling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the childcare community.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
Office Admin
Dr Ghaly Surgery
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed administrative duties, such as filing and data entry, resulting in streamlined office operations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical processes and enhance overall patient care standards.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, clear communication, and empathetic bedside manner.
- Enhanced collaboration among healthcare team members for optimal patient care delivery.
- Streamlined clinic operations, implementing efficient scheduling and documentation practices.
- Advocated for patient rights, ensuring ethical considerations were prioritized in all clinic operations.
Education
Diploma of early childhood education and care -
Australian Academy
02.2016
Bachelor Degree of Accounting -
univeristy of ain shamse
06.2004
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Hygiene practices
- Positive Reinforcement
- Verbal and written communication
- Time Management
- Loves children
- Classroom Management
- Documentation abilities
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Curriculum Planning
- CPR and First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Learn & Play Preschool
10.2023 - Current
Childcare Educator
Hakuna Matata Early Learning Center
04.2017 - 08.2023
Educator
St George early learning center
08.2015 - 04.2017
Office Admin
Dr Ghaly Surgery
01.2010 - 06.2012
Diploma of early childhood education and care -
Australian Academy
Bachelor Degree of Accounting -
univeristy of ain shamse
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