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Jessica Lee Parsons

Wudinna

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundations for life-long success while enhancing children's social skills and fostering creativity through play-based learning. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanour and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Wudinna RSL Memorial Kindergarten
01.2021 - Current
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive environment.
  • 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.

Student Support Officer

Wudinna Area School
01.2021 - 12.2024

Collaborated with Educators in supporting children's needs.


Listened to children read and supported their learning goals.

Casual Retail Worker

Wudinna Hardware
06.2012 - 02.2016
  • Assisted customers with locating merchandise to improve shopping experiences.
  • Processed transactions efficiently to ensure accurate checkout operations.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store layout to enhance visual appeal.
  • Restocked shelves promptly, ensuring availability of products for customers.
  • Enhanced shopping experiences by providing friendly and approachable customer service.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems to complete purchases and manage returns effectively.

Education

Diploma - Early Years Education And Care

Time Education And Training
Adelaide, SA
01-2023

SACE - Year 12 SACE

Open Access College
Adelaide, SA
11-2005

Skills

  • Play-based learning
  • Problem-solving
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Maintaining safety
  • Empathy and patience
  • Team collaboration
  • Strong work ethic and dependable

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • Forklift Certification
  • SA Driver's License
  • Working with Children Check
  • RRHAN-EC


Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Wudinna RSL Memorial Kindergarten
01.2021 - Current

Student Support Officer

Wudinna Area School
01.2021 - 12.2024

Casual Retail Worker

Wudinna Hardware
06.2012 - 02.2016
  • First Aid Certification
  • Forklift Certification
  • SA Driver's License
  • Working with Children Check
  • RRHAN-EC


Diploma - Early Years Education And Care

Time Education And Training

SACE - Year 12 SACE

Open Access College
Jessica Lee Parsons