Amy Craig
Crookwell,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator skilled in lesson planning, child development, and curriculum implementation. Committed to fostering a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes family involvement and creativity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Taralga neighbourhood centre
Taralga , Nsw
01.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse early childhood learners.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and well-being.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational programs in line with curriculum standards.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for all children.
- Organized community events to promote family involvement in education initiatives.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
Horse Farm Manager
Benstud
Crookwell
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised daily operations of horse care and management tasks.
- Coordinated feeding schedules for over forty horses daily.
- Managed staff training on best practices in equine health and safety.
- Implemented record-keeping systems for horse health and veterinary care.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to monitor horse health and treatment plans.
- Organized and maintained horse farm operations, including scheduling feedings, cleaning stalls, and managing staff.
Horse Rider
Danny Williams racing
Goulburn
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Groomed and cared for horses before and after training sessions.
- Assisted trainers with daily exercise routines and conditioning practices.
- Monitored horse health and reported any issues to the veterinary team.
- Supported loading and unloading horses during transport to events.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth race day operations.
- Learned riding techniques from experienced trainers during practice sessions.
- Maintained a safe riding environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Tracked feed inventory levels and ordered supplies when necessary.
- Performed basic health care for horses such as administering medications, cleaning wounds and providing hoof care.
- Monitored horse behavior during rides and took appropriate action if any issues arose.
- Provided advice to riders on how to improve their skills and develop better control over their mounts.
- Provided support during veterinary visits when vaccinations or other medical treatments were required.
- Assisted with the training of young horses, including breaking them in for riding.
- Collaborated with ranch hands, vets and racers for comprehensive training.
Horse Rider
Flynn cutting horses
Weatherford , Texas
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Groomed and cared for horses before and after training sessions.
- Assisted trainers with daily exercise routines and conditioning practices.
- Monitored horse health and reported any issues to the veterinary team.
Horse Caretaker
Segenhoe stud
Scone
12.2008 - 12.2010
- Administered daily feeding and nutrition plans for horses.
- Conducted routine health checks and monitored vital signs.
- Managed grooming and bathing processes to maintain horse hygiene.
- Oversaw stable maintenance and ensured cleanliness of facilities.
- Coordinated transportation logistics for horse shows and events.
- Documented health records and treatment procedures accurately.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to implement care plans effectively.
- Provided daily care for horses, including feeding, grooming, and exercising them.
- Maintained barns, stalls, paddocks and other horse-related facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Developed individualized diets for each horse based on age, activity level, breed.
- Monitored horses' health on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Administered first aid treatments when necessary.
- Trained new staff members in proper horse care procedures.
Education
Certificate III in Horse Husbandry -
Tocal Agriculture College
Maitland 01.2008 - 12.2008
Cert III In Early Childhood Education -
Goulburn Tafe
Goulburn 01.2007 - 12.2007
Trinity Catholic College
Goulburn Skills
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Curriculum implementation
- Safety protocols
- Classroom management
- Family engagement
- Educational program design
- Activity organization
- Parent communication
- Creativity encouragement
- Conflict resolution
- Community outreach
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Empathy and patience
- Documentation and record keeping
- Individualized support
- Mathematical concepts
- Relationship building
- Safety awareness
- Health and safety
- Curriculum development
- Positive reinforcement
- Crisis intervention
- Play-based learning
- Behavioral management
- Setting schedules
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Taralga neighbourhood centre
01.2023 - Current
Horse Farm Manager
Benstud
12.2020 - 05.2022
Horse Rider
Danny Williams racing
01.2013 - 12.2017
Horse Rider
Flynn cutting horses
02.2011 - 02.2012
Horse Caretaker
Segenhoe stud
12.2008 - 12.2010
Certificate III in Horse Husbandry -
Tocal Agriculture College
01.2008 - 12.2008
Cert III In Early Childhood Education -
Goulburn Tafe
01.2007 - 12.2007
Trinity Catholic College