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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
06.2009 - 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
05.2008 - 05.2009
  • 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
01.2005 - 03.2008
  • 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, SA
11.2005

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
06.2009 - Current

Stepping Stone Early Learning Two Wells

Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre
05.2008 - 05.2009

ABC Early Learning

ABC Childcare
01.2005 - 03.2008

Diploma in Early Learning -

Balaklava High School

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