Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

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Lisa Oliphant

Preschool teacher

Ashford,Kent

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with over 20 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level childcare position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Language

Work History

Preschool Teacher

The Little Ark Preschool

Ashford, Kent

09.2009 - 10.2022

Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Assisted and supervised 28 children through entire school day.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Established positive relationships with students and families.

Care Coordinator

Meritum Integrated care

03.2008 - 08.2009

Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Residential Childcare Worker

Castle Home Care

Dover, KENT

06.2000 - 01.2002

Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
Maintained clean and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety.
Documented activities and behaviors to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Developed engaging activities to help children learn and grow.
Established and followed stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.
Assisted with toileting, dressing and hygiene to meet child's personal needs.
Administered medication following instructions from parents and physicians.
Encouraged and supported self-help skills to establish independence.
Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
Documented children's growth and development.

Child Care Co-Ordinator

Mainstay

Hythe, KENT

05.1998 - 09.2000

Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Maintained clean and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety.
Monitored children's development and discussed observations with parents.
Developed engaging activities to help children learn and grow.
Administered medication following instructions from parents and physicians.
Developed individualized care plans for children based on individual needs.
Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
Documented children's growth and development.

07.1988 - 07.1989

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Summary

Overview

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Care Coordinator

Residential Childcare Worker

Child Care Co-Ordinator

Education

Safeguarding Children -

Infection and Prevention Control -

Preventing FGM -

Mental health and Well Being -

Learning with Autism -

NVQ Level 3 in Child Care -

HNC Childcare + Education -

NC Childcare + Education -

Pass - Maths

Pass - English

Skills

Timeline

Safeguarding Children -

Infection and Prevention Control -

Learning with Autism -

Preventing FGM -

Mental health and Well Being -

NVQ Level 3 in Child Care -

Preschool Teacher

Care Coordinator

Residential Childcare Worker

Child Care Co-Ordinator

HNC Childcare + Education -

NC Childcare + Education -

Pass - Maths

Pass - English

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