Amelia Petch
Roxby Downs,South Australia
Summary
Knowledgeable Educator with a background in early childhood education and care. Successfully managed learning activities, ensuring a nurturing environment for children's social and cognitive development. Demonstrated patience and effective communication in fostering positive relationships with both children and parents. Positive attitude and a fast learner.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator and QA6 Champion
Roxby Downs Children’s Centre
Roxby Downs, SA
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for the children by adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Established rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, fostering open lines of communication.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by facilitating group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and nap times, ensuring a structured and nurturing environment for the children.
- Promoted language development by incorporating storytelling, music, and conversation into daily activities.
- Fostered creativity in children through engaging art projects, imaginative playtime, and other stimulating activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Assisted the centre in Quality Area 6 by organising events, fundraisers and ensuring goals are met to collaborate with families and partnerships within the community.
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Self employed
SA
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided individualized assistance to clients with disabilities, including physical, mental and emotional needs.
- Built positive relationships with clients and families.
- Provided daily direct support and direct care to clients with disabilities or disadvantages.
- Completed weekly invoices and progress notes and reports.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Busy bees
SA
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Implemented and maintained clean, safe, and orderly environment for children.
- Encouraged children to express their ideas and opinions in a safe and supportive environment.
- Assessed each child's developmental progress through observations and records keeping.
- Encouraged language development skills through reading stories, singing songs, and engaging in conversation.
- Planned creative lessons that promoted problem solving, critical thinking, and self-expression.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to help enhance and improve skills.
- Fostered an inclusive environment where every student was respected regardless of race or cultural background.
CRÈCHE WORKER
Roxby Downs Community Crèche
SA
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Ensured safety of all children aged 6 weeks - 5 years.
- Reinforced positive behaviours.
- Encouraged children to participate in hands on play.
Education
Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care -
Childcare Services Training
Australia CERTIFICATE 3 - DISABILITY AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
Australian midwifery and nursing education centre
SA12.2022
High School -
Glenunga international high school
Glenunga, SA11.2022
CERTIFICATE 3 - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
MADEC
SA12.2021
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Disability Awareness
- Positive Reinforcement
- Client Confidentiality
- First aid and CPR
- Attention to detail
Trainings And Clearances
- First aid and CPR
- RAN training - responding to abuse and neglect
- Safe environments for children and young people
- Police clearance
- Working with children's check
- NDIS worker check
- Aged care sector employment screening
- Vulnerable person related employment check
- Circle of security - anxiety in children course
Accomplishments
- Circle of security - anxiety in children training
- Emotional intelligence training
- Certificate 3 in early childhood education and care
- RHAN masterclass certificate
- first aid and CPR Attention
Timeline
Educator and QA6 Champion
Roxby Downs Children’s Centre
07.2024 - Current
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Self employed
02.2023 - 07.2024
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Busy bees
06.2022 - 11.2022
CRÈCHE WORKER
Roxby Downs Community Crèche
05.2020 - 12.2020
CERTIFICATE 3 - DISABILITY AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
Australian midwifery and nursing education centre
High School -
Glenunga international high school
CERTIFICATE 3 - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
MADEC
Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care -
Childcare Services Training