Kylie Paterson
Ashburton,CAN
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator looking for a new challenge in my career, skilled in early childhood development and creating positive safe learning environments, working successfully in a team environment. Successfully fostered positive relationships with families and fellow educators, responsible for implementing engaging lesson plans, documentation using computer programmes for recording learning outcomes. Organising the daily routine of the classroom and guiding new team members. Known for strong communication and an empathetic demeanour, taking on challenges within my environment, ensuring each child achieves their full potential through tailored support and creative activities.
Committed to achieving positive results, with proven capability in fostering collaborative team efforts and achieving desired outcomes. Skillful in curriculum development, classroom management, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Adaptable, dependable and works very well in a team understanding the needs of others.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
The Oaks Early Learning Centre
10.2023 - Current
- Support children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Communicate with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Cultivate a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Maintain and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Establish ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Assess children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.
- Support children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
- Observe children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Contribute to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Daily documentation of children's learning
- Computer literacy using a range of software
Preschool Teacher
Burnham Country Montessori Preschool
01.2011 - Current
- Give one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Protected children in-class, in outdoor play with observational skills and positive reinforcement .
- Contribute to the Montessori philosophy, with a good knowledge base to guide and assist children whilst in their “work cycle”
- Provide art activities daily for the tamariki as art is a passion of mine.
- Work with respect and commitment in the teaching team and with the children to create a positive environment for everyone
- Contribute to learning stories and am committed to children achieving to their full potential and recognising what each child needs to set relevant and achievable goals for them
Nanny
Sam And Lexie Groundwater
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Had full responsibility of 3 children under 4 .
- Assisted in the day to day running of the families household
- Coordinated outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared food daily for the family
- Provided activities for the children to explore, be inspired and learn daily
Education
St. Margaret's College
Christchurch, CANEducation And Social Work
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, CANSkills
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Identification and Assessment of needs
- Arts and Crafts Aptitude
- Organized to ensure great outcomes and results
- Strong observation skills
- Ability to adapt to changes or new challenges
- Early Childhood Development
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Mentoring new team members
- Promotes a respectful and productive work environment
- Extremely proficient using language and numbers for reporting, data collection and planning
- First aid certificate holder
- Strong attention to detail
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Clear and Direct Communication
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
The Oaks Early Learning Centre
10.2023 - Current
Nanny
Sam And Lexie Groundwater
06.2022 - 01.2023
Preschool Teacher
Burnham Country Montessori Preschool
01.2011 - Current
St. Margaret's College
Education And Social Work
University of Canterbury
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