- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Music
- Outdoor Recreation
- Baking
- Dancing
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
Yia Thao
Brisbane
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Educator with a proven track record at Browns Plains Childcare and Kindergarten, skilled in fostering emotional growth and implementing innovative learning activities. Known for strong communication and problem-solving abilities, I effectively engage children while ensuring safety and hygiene, promoting a nurturing environment that supports individual development and well-being.
I have experienced with creating safe and engaging environments for children. Utilizes strong communication and organizational skills to support developmental activities. Knowledge of maintaining schedules and routines to promote stability and growth.
I am proactive and caring worker with over ten years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Cubby Care Early Learning Centre
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted in supervising children during activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Supported lead educators in implementing lesson plans and daily schedules.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and learning materials.
- Engaged children in educational games to promote cognitive development and social skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
- Observed children's behavior to identify needs and report concerns to senior staff.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance childcare practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to create a nurturing atmosphere for child development.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Assisted in monitoring children''s progress by conducting regular observations and assessments as needed.
- Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
- Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Used patience, skill and various behaviour modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Childcare Educator
Browns Plains Childcare and Kindergarten
03.2012 - 06.2018
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate learning activities to enhance child development.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment, promoting emotional and social growth in children.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and developmental milestones.
- Mentored junior educators, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Developed innovative lesson plans that align with educational standards and objectives.
- 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.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
Education
Certificate 3 - Childcare And Children Services
Queensland TAFE
Loganlea, QLD09-2015
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Friendly
- Cheerful and energetic
- Active listener
- Hygiene practices
- Patience and empathy
- Safety awareness
- Reliable and punctual
- CPR training
- Food handling preparation
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Snack preparation
- Outdoor activities
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Emotionally supportive
- Diaper changes and feedings
- Approachable
- Parent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Housekeeping
- Strong computer skills
- Activity development
- Food preparation
- Music and movement
- Activity planning
- Behavior management
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior modeling
- Cultural sensitivity
- Social skills development
- Behavioral disorders
- Toilet training
- Student monitoring
- Classroom management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Literacy support
- Physical activity promotion
- Behavior management techniques
- Arts and crafts
- FLUENT IN [Hmong]
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Emergency procedures
- Mathematics support
- Accurate record keeping
- Bilingual in Hmong
- Curriculum planning
- Creativity and imagination
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Empathy and patience
- Team collaboration
Interests
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Cubby Care Early Learning Centre
05.2019 - Current
Childcare Educator
Browns Plains Childcare and Kindergarten
03.2012 - 06.2018
Certificate 3 - Childcare And Children Services
Queensland TAFE
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