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Reshika Kumar

Reshika Kumar

Papatoetoe,AUK

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Only About Children
01.2020 - Current
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with parents about children's achievements and areas for improvement, building strong family-teacher relationships.
  • Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

Aged Care Worker

Annie Green Aged Care
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Aged Care Worker

Montifieri Aged Care
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Administered medications according to doctor''s orders, maintaining accurate records for safety purposes.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Aged Care Worker

Hammond Care
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Administered medications according to doctor''s orders, maintaining accurate records for safety purposes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each resident.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Education

Diploma In Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education

TAFE
Sydney NSW
03-2025

Certificate in Laboratory Techniques Level 4 -

TAFE
Sydney, NSW
01-2021

Certificate in Ageing Support Level 4 -

TAFE
Sydney, NSW
01-2020

Certficate in Individual Care Level 3 -

TAFE
Sydney, NSW
01-2019

Certificate in Early Childhood Level 3 -

HBA Learning
Sydney, NSW
01-2016

Skills

  • Play-based learning
  • Problem-solving
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Maintaining safety
  • Conflict resolution
  • Curriculum planning
  • Safety awareness
  • Classroom organization
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Arts and crafts
  • Circle time management
  • Practical learning
  • Artistic activities
  • Curriculum development
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Individualized support
  • Meal organizing
  • Coordinating schedules
  • Time management
  • Clear communication
  • Empathy and patience
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Health and safety
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Behavioral management
  • Teaching strategies
  • Family engagement
  • Cultural awareness
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Early literacy
  • Child assessment
  • Child development knowledge
  • Safety and supervision
  • Early childhood education specialist
  • Managing activities
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Early childhood development
  • Classroom management techniques
  • Outdoor play
  • Children's literature

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Only About Children
01.2020 - Current

Aged Care Worker

Annie Green Aged Care
01.2020 - 06.2020

Aged Care Worker

Montifieri Aged Care
01.2019 - 11.2019

Aged Care Worker

Hammond Care
01.2018 - 12.2018

Diploma In Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education

TAFE

Certificate in Laboratory Techniques Level 4 -

TAFE

Certificate in Ageing Support Level 4 -

TAFE

Certficate in Individual Care Level 3 -

TAFE

Certificate in Early Childhood Level 3 -

HBA Learning
Reshika Kumar