Tinka Schulz
Houston,Texas
Summary
Experienced childcare professional with over 7 years of experience in education and with proven ability to create stimulating and safe environment for children. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behaviour through positive and forward thinking approaches. Provides reliable support in developing age-appropriate activities, fostering social and cognitive growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Assistant
Fig Tree Pocket Early Childhood Centre
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Conducted, observed and monitored classroom activities
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children’s progress, growth and development
- Read aloud to small groups and organize recreational activities
- Assisted in lesson planning
Child Care Assistant
Parramatta Preschool and Long Day Care
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Created, prepared and assisted in art and craft activities
- Provided educational materials, daily lesson plans and weekly homework packets
- Organized monthly parent-teacher conferences, resulting in better parent engagement
- Organized school charity events
- Taking class attendance and maintaining attendance records
- Provided aid for a student with autism
- Supervised and assisted students during arrival, recess, meal times and dismissal
Teacher’s Assistant
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Participated in monthly parent/teacher conferences
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment and demonstrations
- Supervised weekly reading groups
- Worked under teacher’s direction to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable classroom environment
- Supported classroom activities and assisted in lesson planning
Teacher’s Aide
Chapel Hill State School
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Managed classes of up to 25 children across early childhood age
- Helped with appropriate daily activities for children
- Supervised children in an outdoor environment
- Participated in Field Trips
- Provided aide to a disabled child who required one-on-one care
Geography Teacher
Laza Kostic Primary School
01.2001 - 12.2004
- Taught geography year 5 through to year 8
- Prepared students report cards
- Prepared tests and examinations for students
- Marked examinations papers
- Held parent-teacher conferences
- Planned and carried out excursions and field trips
- Prepared students for regional geography competitions
- Worked one-on-one with students struggling with learning
Education
Bachelor Degree - Geography
Faculty of Sciences University of Novi Sad
Serbia11.2002
Skills
- Computer skills
- Clerical skills
- Excel
- Google documents
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Liaison skills
- Record maintenance
- Filing systems
- Organization skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Childcare experience
- Self motivated
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving skills
- Active listener
Timeline
Child Care Assistant
Fig Tree Pocket Early Childhood Centre
01.2010 - 04.2011
Child Care Assistant
Parramatta Preschool and Long Day Care
01.2007 - 12.2009
Teacher’s Assistant
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
01.2006 - 12.2006
Teacher’s Aide
Chapel Hill State School
01.2005 - 12.2005
Geography Teacher
Laza Kostic Primary School
01.2001 - 12.2004
Bachelor Degree - Geography
Faculty of Sciences University of Novi Sad
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