Andrea Baker
Albert Park,SA
Summary
- Dedicated educator inspired by providing children warm, nurturing environments for optimal development. Driven to coordinate activities focused on skill-building, social development and positive interactions. Skilled in planning and preparing nutrient-dense meals to support strong growth, while managing allergens and dietary restrictions.
- Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Worker
At Stepping Stones Allenby Gardens
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Cleaning up after the children
- reading the children stories
- get the children ready for their nap time
- help the children putting their shoes on if they needed helped
Childcare Worker
At First Steps Albert Park
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and cleaning after themselves leading by example
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
At Powell Models
Promotional Model
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Giving out different things that the children can design on and take to school• helping out the children with what to draw or color.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Childcare Worker
Ladybird Manor
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Cared for children ages 5 months babies to 5 year old children in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
Childcare Worker
Nido Early School
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Worked with Type students to provide both individual and group tutoring on core subjects.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
Childcare Educator
Greenleaves Early Learning West Lakes
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
Year 8- 12
Seaton High School
Seaton, SA11.2018
Skills
- Commutation skill
- Early childhood development
- Early Childhood Education
- Social and academic development
- Team building
- Reading
- Group leadership
- Team work
- Activities planning
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified ( expiry 28th of april 2026)
- Through their eyes training ( 31 december 2024)
- Certificate ll in community services
- Certificate III in early learning childhood care ( 30 june 2020
- SIDS training
- Food safety training( 16/10/22)
- Working with children check sa ( 29/10/26)
- responding to risk of harm, abuse and neglect- education and care training ( 31 december 2024)
basketball
- Well i play basketball for west adelaide bearcats,
- I've been playing basketball since i was like 5 years old
- I really enjoy playing basketball, because it gets me out my shell and i make really good friends out of playing basketball.
- By playing basketball you get to learn how to be apart team and you get to learn how to help each other, and you love and respect each other no matter what the outcome of the game is
- Playing basketball you get to play against different cultures and backgrounds
- I train on Monday's night at 6:30pm
- I play on a Wednesday's night at different times between 630 and 8:30pm, and play at different venues! Which is good because you get to see where the other teams play.
referee
Katharine Pearson
Executive Service Manager
Nido Early School, Pennington, Kaurna Land
29 Mary Street, Pennington, SA, 5013
Phone: (08) 7079 6808
Email: director.pennington@nido.edu.au
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Greenleaves Early Learning West Lakes
05.2023 - 03.2024
Childcare Worker
Nido Early School
08.2022 - 04.2023
Childcare Worker
Ladybird Manor
09.2020 - 08.2021
Childcare Worker
At First Steps Albert Park
09.2019 - 10.2019
At Powell Models
Promotional Model
01.2019 - 01.2019
Child Care Worker
At Stepping Stones Allenby Gardens
05.2017 - 09.2017
Year 8- 12
Seaton High School
- First Aid/CPR Certified ( expiry 28th of april 2026)
- Through their eyes training ( 31 december 2024)
- Certificate ll in community services
- Certificate III in early learning childhood care ( 30 june 2020
- SIDS training
- Food safety training( 16/10/22)
- Working with children check sa ( 29/10/26)
- responding to risk of harm, abuse and neglect- education and care training ( 31 december 2024)
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