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Hello Dear Family My name is Geovana. I am a childcare professional with more than 8 years of experience working for various families with children of different age profiles. Able to direct educative playtime, implement PILES & Aistear frameworks, enforce a positive behavioural change and manage discipline in all children’s activities. I have also completed the Montessori and ECCE course. *** I am available on Fridays *** Work Experience: Childminder for Private Family Sep 2019 – 2021 Minded two children of 2 and 5 years of age. • Created a dynamic, harmonious, and safe place for the children incorporating the Aistear themes. • Understanding and learning about children interests through various observations of their actions and reactions. • Planning various activities for the children based on their developmental needs and interests, with a view to challenge, support and encourage their growth, independence development and their sense of confidence. Here I applied the Montessori Curriculum. • Established a clear and honest communication with the parents in order to discuss any new developments, misbehaviours and concerns. • Supported mealtimes and sleep periods by creating and facilitating a calming environment. • Supervised and supported playtime to ensure their safe environment and also evaluated their development. Childminder for Private Family Dec 2016 – Jul 2019 Minded three children of 2, 5 and 6 years of age. • Created an environment with discipline and joy where the children were able to express themselves, to follow the rules and to develop through the various activities performed. • Planned and executed the daily routine, attending to each child`s need and supporting their PILES. • Provided daily and weekly feedbacks about each child progress or concerns to the parents with a view to establish an accurate routine plan and facilitate teamwork. • Promoted healthy eating through preparation of meals with a healthy nutrition profile and by explaining the importance of this to the children. • Promoted their independence by supporting them in their daily activities. • Stimulated the children`s creativity through art, music and role play. • Monitored and assisted with children`s care routine, including hygiene maintenance and ensuring a safe environment. • Emphasized various activities that acted to promote empathy. • Operated in accordance to the five areas of Montessori Curriculum. Childminder for Private Family (Short Contract) Jan 2016 – Oct 2016 Minded two children aged 11 months and 2.5 years old. • Responsible for promoting a physically and emotional safe place to the children. • Reporting on children’s integrity to their parents through daily feedback. • Created a calming environment supporting the sleep-time periods and a healthy eating routine. • Created a routine, based on the developmental needs of the child (in accordance to PILES framework). • Proactively encouraged sensorial and practical life-skills exercises. • Supported the children in their coping with separation anxiety. Childminder for Private Family Aug 2013 – Dec 2015 Minded three children of 2, 3 and 5 years of age. • Promoted healthy eating and lifestyle habits by facilitating a nutritious diet and meditation before the dinner time. • Supervised and supported playtime by fostering curiosity, developing children`s interests whilst ensuring their safety. • Coordinated meetings with the parents to discuss the children developmental and behavioural issues. • Stimulated independent learning and sense of empathy between them. • Actively encouraged various activities that incorporate Aistear themes. • Facilitated cultural activities to promote child’s diversity development. Childminder for Private Family Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 Minded 2 children aged 2 and 3 years of age. • Supported the children in their coping with the separation anxiety. • Created an enjoyable and fun environment for the kids ensuring their joy and safety. • Encouraged additional new activities which incorporated PILES framework and enhanced their independence. • Proactively developed strong relationship and effective communication with the children after thoroughly understanding their needs and interests. • Promoted creativity and stimulated them to express their feelings and thoughts through various art and craft activities. • Coordinated weekly meetings with the parents to discuss their development and misbehaviours. • Actively encouraged exercises aiming to develop practical life skills and stimulate sensorial activities.

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