Hi, I’m
Linda Chirarapasi
Harare
Summary
Dynamic nursery practitioner with a proven track record at SOS Children's Home and Mt Zion College excelling in creating engaging, nurturing environments for learning and development. Leveraged strong teamwork and organizational skills alongside adeptness in special needs integration to foster holistic growth. Demonstrated excellence in maintaining health standards and promoting educational success through innovative activity planning.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
SOS Children's Home
Nursery Counsellor
Job overview
- Organized and executed creative activities and educational games for the early years class, positively enhancing their learning experience and ensuring engagement and skill development.
- Prepared nutritious meals for children and facilitated their feeding, including bottle feeding for infants, adhering to dietary guidelines, and ensuring their overall well-being.
- Implemented and maintained a consistent schedule for nap times, promoting a structured and restful environment for the children.
- Attended to the personal needs of infants, including changing diapers and bathing, ensuring a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.
- Liaised with parents to provide timely and crucial updates on their child's progress and well-being, maintaining open lines of communication and transparency.
- Maintain daycare equipment and assisting in house keeping and cooking duties
- Guide and assisting children in the development of proper eating,dressing and toilet habits.
- Organising creative activities through media of art,dramatic play,music and physical activity
Mt Zion College
Nursery Practitioner
Job overview
- Foster a collaborative and friendly classroom environment for learners, utilizing behavior guidelines to create a positive atmosphere conducive to effective learning.
- Develop and execute age-appropriate activities (0-5year olds) ensuring a stimulating, nurturing, and safe learning environment for children, using interactive learning methods to actively engage children in the learning process.
- Craft lesson plans that cater to the developmental needs of early years learners, promoting a holistic educational experience.
- Monitor and assess developmental progress, adjusting teaching methods to address individual learning styles.
- Provide regular feedback to parents and administration on child development, fostering open communication and partnership in each child's educational journey.
- Ensure the safety and health of each child by implementing and maintaining rigorous safety protocols.
- Encourage curiosity, creativity, and empathy in children, promoting a holistic approach to their development. I additionally create and implement activities based on the learners’ interests and curiosities.
- Maintain organised files for each child, implementing a systematic approach to track and document.
Education
University of ZimbabweHarare,Zimbabwe
Diploma In Early Childhood Development from Education
11.2021
Skills
- Adaptable and flexible in ever changing environment
- Strong teamwork and organisational skills
- Special needs intergration
- Multitasked
- Good customer service
- Good communication skills
- Ability to entertain toddlers with free play activities
- Safeguarding skills
- Maintaining health and sanitation guidelines
Certification
- Diploma in special needs-Alison online learning 2023
- Paediatric first aid-Alison online learning
- Certificate in autism spectrum disorder-Alison online learning
Timeline
Nursery Counsellor
SOS Children's Home
Nursery Practitioner
Mt Zion College
University of Zimbabwe
Diploma In Early Childhood Development from Education
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