Lana Niemo
Lakeside,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate educator with a proven track record at Fairfield Heights Public School and ABC Learning Care, excelling in student engagement and positive reinforcement. Specializes in curriculum knowledge and classroom management, significantly enhancing learning environments. Renowned for innovative teaching methodologies and fostering strong relationships, ensuring a positive impact on student development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fairfield Heights Public School
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Childcare Assistant
ABC Learning Care
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, addressing each child''s unique needs and preferences.
Childcare Assistant
The Tree House Child Care Centre
02.2015 - 02.2019
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Assisted in monitoring children''s progress by conducting regular observations and assessments as needed.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
- Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing disruptions and maximizing engagement time.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, addressing each child''s unique needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
- Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments.
- Provided extra support for children with special needs by adapting activities or offering one-on-one assistance when necessary.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Education
Diploma of Childcare - Childcare
Bedford College
Sydney NSW12-2013
High School Diploma -
Fairvale Highschool
Fairfield Heights NSW12-2012
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Curriculum knowledge
- Special Needs Support
- Literacy development
- Instructional Strategies
- Physical education fundamentals
- Language Acquisition
- Social studies knowledge
- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Student Counseling
- English Fluency
- Material Distribution
- Student Needs Assessments
- Individual/group Tutoring
- Lectures and Discussions
- Team building
- Public Speaking
- Smart Technology
- Student Progress Reporting
- Multitasking
- Issue Resolution
- Assessment Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Science concepts understanding
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and management
- Behavior Management
- Safety awareness
Experience
I have been babysitting my husbands nieces and nephews from 2021- until now, I babysit them regularly twice week.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fairfield Heights Public School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Childcare Assistant
ABC Learning Care
01.2019 - 01.2021
Childcare Assistant
The Tree House Child Care Centre
02.2015 - 02.2019
Diploma of Childcare - Childcare
Bedford College
High School Diploma -
Fairvale Highschool
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