Amber Kefford
4053,QLD
Summary
Childcare educator with experience in creating safe and nurturing environments. Skilled in implementing effective communication strategies to engage children and families with lots of documentation. Committed to fostering development and learning in diverse settings. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in childcare or transition to new fields.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
2022.01 - Current
- Monitored individual children during play times and ensured that everyone was included in activities.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits like exercising regularly, eating nutritious food amongst the kids.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices among the children including hand washing before meals.
- Attended workshops and training sessions related to childcare education and best practices.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's development and plan future goals for them.
- Supervised playground activities ensuring adherence to safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
- Observed child behavior to assess their needs and plan activities accordingly.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and encourage children's learning.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
- Provided guidance and support when required for special needs children enrolled in program.
Safety Supervisor
Goodstart Early Learning
2024.10 - 2025.04
- Ensure safe guarding of children
- Educated workers on the importance of wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify any potential safety issues.
- Maintained records of all safety-related incidents and created reports detailing corrective actions taken.
- Identified areas where additional resources are needed in order to promote a safer working environment.
- Investigated accidents in the workplace and reported findings to management.
- Monitored employee activities to ensure adherence to established safety protocols.
- Performed regular risk assessments to evaluate the need for additional safety measures or procedures.
Child Minding
self employed
2012.01 - 2025.02
- Caring for multiple children at once
- Communicating with the parents
- Balancing food prepping, cleaning and children's activities
- Becoming familiar with and memorizing each child's routine, soothing techniques and favorite activities
- Learning and using basic first aid for children
Team leader/ Manager
Mr Edwards
Brisbane, Australia
2022.03 - 2022.08
- Monitoring and motivating the staff on shift
- Sales and ensuring goals were met
- Handling customer complaints
- Writing menus and advertisements
- Ensuring a clean work environment and set up
Waitress
Wynnum Tavern
Brisbane, Australia
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Safe food handling
- Serving alcohol
- Money handling
- Customer service
Customer Service Manager
Dominos
Brisbane, Australia
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Front register
- Money handling
- Food handling
- Handling customer complaints and inquiries
Volunteer
Brisbane, Australia
2010.01 - 2015.01
- Planning events
- Public speaking
- Customer service
- Dealing with a variety of different people and making accommodations to suit needs
Skills
- Helping children with special needs and challenging behaviors
- Decision Making
- Fast Learner
- Adaptability
- Communication
- First Aid & CPR
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
Accomplishments
- I personally was nominated for a Goodies Award (The Goodies Awards, an annual tradition for Goodstart, acknowledge and honor the exceptional contributions made by Goodstarters, from trainees, educators, center directors, teachers, to center and center support teams across the organization)
Certification
- Certificate III in early childhood education
- First aid and CPR up to date (also specific to childrens first aid)
Timeline
Safety Supervisor - Goodstart Early Learning
2024.10 - 2025.04
Team leader/ Manager - Mr Edwards
2022.03 - 2022.08
Childcare Educator - Goodstart Early Learning
2022.01 - Current
Waitress - Wynnum Tavern
2018.01 - 2019.01
Customer Service Manager - Dominos
2015.01 - 2016.01
Child Minding - self employed
2012.01 - 2025.02
Volunteer -
2010.01 - 2015.01