Alyssa Van Veldhuizen
Lutwyche
Summary
Responsible childcare professional experienced in guiding children and documenting learning and development. Background leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth. Offers current CPR and First Aid certifications paired with in-depth knowledge of children's emotional and social development.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Educator
Eden Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children's emotional and social development.
- Implemented daily activities that promote physical, cognitive, and creative skills.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
- Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
- Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
Educator Assistant
Guardian
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide a high standard of care for each child.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Organized special events such as birthday parties or holiday celebrations.
- Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Assisted children with hygiene tasks, including handwashing and bathroom breaks.
Waitress
The Ville Resort-Casino
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Food Service Worker
McDonald's
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Education
Ryan Catholic College
Townsville, QLDSkills
- Assessment strategies
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Hygiene practices
- Age-appropriate activities
- Behavior management
- Special needs support
- Problem-solving
- Efficient under pressure
Certification
- Cert III In Early Childhood education
- Cert II in Hospitality
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Blue Card
Refrences
Work Reference
Manager - Katelyn O’Leary
- Katelyn_oleary09@outlook.com
- 0482783709
Personal reference - Sophie Hibbet
- Sophiehibbet@gmail.com
- 0434408727
Timeline
Lead Educator
Eden Academy
01.2024 - Current
Educator Assistant
Guardian
01.2023 - 01.2024
Waitress
The Ville Resort-Casino
09.2021 - 12.2022
Food Service Worker
McDonald's
01.2019 - 08.2021
Ryan Catholic College