Amy Fackrell
Hallett Cove
Summary
Energetic and compassionate individual with natural affinity for nurturing and supporting children's growth. Understanding of child development principles and adept in creating engaging, educational activities tailored to various age groups. Dedicated to fostering safe and stimulating environment that promotes children's well-being and development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
St Raphael School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs including ADHD, Autism, by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behaviour and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behaviour.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behaviour, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Toddler Room Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Utilized creative storytelling methods to ignite curiosity and foster language development among toddlers during circle time sessions.
- Assisted in planning and executing holiday events or celebrations within the center, enhancing community engagement among families and staff members.
- Supported lead teacher in preparing daily lesson plans, maintaining a structured learning atmosphere for toddlers.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to provide consistent care and education for all children in the toddler room.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the classroom, ensuring a healthy environment for children to learn and grow.
- Established trusting relationships with families by consistently demonstrating genuine care and concern for their child''s wellbeing.
- Learned about every child's unique interests in order to better tailor lessons that captured their attention.
- Enhanced toddler development by implementing age-appropriate activities and playtime in a safe environment.
- Fostered strong communication with parents through regular updates on their child''s development, achievements, and areas requiring attention.
- Aided lead teacher with observation assessments which helped in identifying areas of improvement for each child.
- Encouraged social interaction among toddlers through group activities and shared play experiences, developing essential social skills early on.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
OSHC Assistant Educator
St Martin De Porres Catholic School
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Increased parent involvement with regular communication regarding student progress, concerns, and accomplishments.
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities by providing consistent feedback and personalized support.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills in students by challenging them with complex problems and thought-provoking questions during lessons.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive educational community.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with state standards by regularly reviewing lesson plans and collaborating with fellow educators.
- Improved student participation through the implementation of engaging group activities and collaborative projects.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement initiatives by participating in professional development workshops and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop customized learning plans for students requiring additional support or accommodations.
- Evaluated student progress continually using formative assessments, adapting instruction as necessary to ensure optimal understanding of course material.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Toddler Room Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Implemented daily routines to promote structure, consistency, and predictability within the classroom setting.
- Enhanced toddler development by implementing age-appropriate activities and play-based learning.
- Prepared children for transition into preschool by introducing foundational concepts such as letter recognition, counting, shapes, colors, and basic social skills through engaging lessons and activities.
- Established partnerships with families through ongoing dialogue about their child''s growth, interests, and accomplishments within the classroom setting.
- Led small group instruction focused on key developmental areas such as fine motor skills development or pre-literacy concepts, ensuring each child received individualized attention.
- Coordinated special events and celebrations within the classroom setting, creating memorable experiences for families while fostering a sense of community among parents and children alike.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices related to early childhood education principles for young learners.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create a nurturing and safe environment for toddlers, fostering social growth and emotional wellbeing.
Education
Certificate III - Education
Recognition First
Adelaide, SA01-2011
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Senior School
Adelaide, SA12-2009
Skills
- Behavioural support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Early childhood education
- Senior First aide, including asthma, anaphylaxis
- RRHAN training
- Working with childrens check
Timeline
Educational Assistant
St Raphael School
08.2024 - Current
Toddler Room Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning
04.2021 - 09.2024
OSHC Assistant Educator
St Martin De Porres Catholic School
01.2015 - 04.2021
Toddler Room Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
01.2009 - 01.2015
Certificate III - Education
Recognition First
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Senior School
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