Lisa Redpath
Childcare Educator
Adelaide
Summary
Im a Friendly and reliable senior educator with 17 years experience in early childhood education. I am motivated to help children develop their social and academic skills. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement, an eager senior educator committed to attending professional development seminars, meetings and parent/educator conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
I am an Early Childhood educator with a solid understanding of the importance of early learning, offering nurturing and encouraging approach to child guidance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Goodstart Early Learning Blakeview
Goodstart Early Learning
2009.06 - Current
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Stepping Stone Early Learning Two Wells
Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre
2008.05 - 2009.05
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Cared for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
ABC Early Learning
ABC Childcare
2005.01 - 2008.03
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations.
- Managed safety and security of all children under care.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Cared for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
Education
Diploma in Early Learning -
Balaklava High School
Balaklava, SA11.2005
Skills
- Assistant Director
- Educational Leader
- Early Childhood Education
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Classroom management
- Mother of two children 7 and 3
- Good clerical Knowledge
- Room Leader
- Group and individual instruction
- Child development
- Food preparation
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/ anaphylaxis Certified- Current until August 2025
- Mandated Reporter- current until July 2026
- Diploma Children Services- Completed 2005
- Working with children check- current until August 2029
Hobbies
- Camping
- Motorbike riding
- Horse riding
- Spending time with my sons
- Arts and crafts
- Bush walking
References
Work references:
Amanda Nisbet
Goodstart Early Learning Blakeview
82549575
Personal References:
Melanie Bevan
0435 100 195
Timeline
Goodstart Early Learning Blakeview
Goodstart Early Learning
2009.06 - Current
Stepping Stone Early Learning Two Wells
Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre
2008.05 - 2009.05
ABC Early Learning
ABC Childcare
2005.01 - 2008.03
Diploma in Early Learning -
Balaklava High School
- First Aid/CPR/ anaphylaxis Certified- Current until August 2025
- Mandated Reporter- current until July 2026
- Diploma Children Services- Completed 2005
- Working with children check- current until August 2029
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