In home Nanny, West Pymble (2016- current) I met Nicole and Dylan Wynne when their oldest son attended POW Place childcare where I was employed. In 2016 Nicole asked me to Nanny her three-year-old and her newborn one day a week. I am currently still employed in this position on Wednesdays. Duties include: Interacting and supervising the youngest son 4 and walking to school to pick up the older son 6, meal preparation, bathing and light cleaning duties. During all our interactions (specially on our walks) I consciously take the time to enhance the children's curiosity and social skills whilst encouraging a good laugh. • Kindisaurus and Edward St Childcare (Since April 2019) Due to family commitments, I have recently been working casually at two centres, where I care for all ages 0-5 years. • Early Childhood Educator, Pagewood Kindergarten (May 2016-April 2019) When I started in this position, I quickly became the toddler group leader and continued in this position till December 2017. As the group leader I was responsible for implementing and creating the educational program for ages 2-3. During this time, I mentored a trainee who assisted me with the toddler program. Since January 2018 I have been working as a preschool educator assisting the ECT in preparing, applying and programming for the school readiness program. I believe my strengths are my abilities to engage children in interesting and interactive group experiences. For example: rather than just reading stories I often use the aid of singing books, plays, puppets and magic shows. I sometimes use yoga cards, meditation and Buddhist singing bowls to enhance mindfulness, cultural awareness and physical development and am able to connect with children of varying ages, backgrounds and cultures. I remember what it was like to be a child and I am naturally kind, nurturing and enjoy having fun with the children. I do not find this difficult as children have a natural gift to make me laugh. • POW Place Childcare (January 2006-January 2016) During this time I always worked the 2.30pm-10.30pm shift for a group of children called the Night Owls. It was family grouping made up of mixed ages from 0-5 years old. During my time there I also cared for a few children with special needs who ranged in ages from 6-9 years. My duties included caring for mixed aged children, settling at sleep times, bathing, putting them into their pyjamas, changing nappies, toilet training, preparing and serving meals. I conducted group times with mixed ages of up to17 children at a time, orientating new children, cleaning duties such as kitchen and laundry, yard supervision, photo taking. I also had to document the unique experiences of the children. I interacted with the children, supported and observed their learning through play and from these observations I extended their interests, regularly introducing games, group times and activities. For the ten years I was employed at the centre, I always did half of the portfolios and the daily reflections, both in the old format and then on the computer using the Early Years Learning Framework.

CHC30712 Certificate IIIin Children's Services

Early Childhood Training and Resource Centre: Child Protection Overview