Ashleigh Bates
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Employee, Currently studying Certificate IV in Youth Work with a background in Early Learning Sector with also hands-on experience raising three kids as a stay-at-home mum. I'm passionate about supporting young people and creating safe, positive spaces for them to grow. Known for being patient, approachable, and a great listener, I'm building on my practical experience with formal training to make a real difference in the lives of children and youth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
04.2010 - 09.2019
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
- Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within early childhood education.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behaviour.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Kitchen Hand
WATERLOO CORNER STATION
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Handled food prep and service needs for parties and large events.
- Followed proper food safety procedures when handling raw ingredients or cooked dishes.
- Assisted cooks with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables or stirring sauces.
- Cleaned kitchen appliances, counters, and floors to ensure sanitary environment.
- Operated industrial dishwasher machines safely and efficiently according to guidelines.
Education
Certificate IV - Youth Work
Australian College of Community Services And Care
Brisbane, QLD03-2026
Certificate III - CHILDREN SERVICES
KMC COMMUNITY SERVICE TRAINING
Adelaide, SA10-2012
Skills
- Problem solving
- Curriculum planning
- Relationship building
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Parent communication
- Empathy and patience
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patience and empathy
- Multitasking and organization
- Excellent communication skills
- Teamwork oriented
- Dependability and reliability
Certification
- Certificate III In Children services
- Certificate IV in Youth Work
- DHS Working With Children Check | Issue date ; 1/03/2024
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
WATERLOO CORNER STATION
06.2010 - 04.2011
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
04.2010 - 09.2019
Certificate IV - Youth Work
Australian College of Community Services And Care
Certificate III - CHILDREN SERVICES
KMC COMMUNITY SERVICE TRAINING
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