Ashleigh Gray
Quakers Hill,NSW
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong track record of fostering safe, nurturing environments for children. Adept at supporting developmental milestones and creating engaging, educational activities. Known for effective collaboration with parents and adapting to meet changing needs. Reliable, patient, and skilled in managing multiple responsibilities while ensuring optimal care and well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TP Records
Tatum Pringle
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Nursery Room Leader
Guardian Childcare Centre
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
First Learning
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and creating a welcoming atmosphere within the classroom.
- Adapted lessons to accommodate individual needs, supporting diverse learners in reaching their full potential.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that encouraged exploration and learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop a cohesive and consistent curriculum for the Toddler Room.
- Enhanced toddler development by implementing age-appropriate learning activities and playtime experiences.
- Partnered with parents in addressing challenging behaviors, developing effective strategies for improvement.
Sole Care Nanny
Ruth Hope Jones
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Coordinated play dates as well as daily activities.
- Soothed children to sleep
Sole Care Nanny
Michelle Weber
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Transported children safely to school functions, appointments, or extracurricular activities using reliable transportation methods.
- Developed trust-based relationships with both children and their families through open communication channels and consistent caregiving practices.
- Organized fun outings to enhance cultural exposure, such as museum trips or local events.
- Ensured a clean and safe living environment for the children by performing light housekeeping duties like laundry or tidying up play areas daily.
- Fostered strong communication skills by engaging children in conversation and practicing active listening.
- Managed daily schedules, prioritizing educational activities and playtime for balanced growth.
- Provided nutritious meals, ensuring proper dietary requirements for each child''s individual needs.
- Coordinated playdates with other families to encourage socialization among peers while also building a network of supportive caregivers within the community.
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Nurturing
Certification
- Senior first aid certificate
- WWC
- Police check
- NDIS screener check
Timeline
TP Records
Tatum Pringle
02.2021 - Current
Nursery Room Leader
Guardian Childcare Centre
02.2020 - 03.2021
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
First Learning
01.2019 - 02.2020
Sole Care Nanny
Ruth Hope Jones
01.2016 - 01.2019
Sole Care Nanny
Michelle Weber
01.2015 - 01.2019