Lindsey Baker
Ringwood,Vic
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Has experience in classroom management and differentiated instruction, honed across roles from Playgroup Coordinator at North Ringwood Uniting Church, Relief Educator at Maroondah Preschool to Private Nanny. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. With experience in developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Educator
Maroondah Preschool
02.2024 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities .
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Support Work
Self Employed
06.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of community support work.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities for a blind client.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
Area Warden
Craft Markets Australila
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security audits and addressing potential risks.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to problem solving.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Playgroup Coordinator
North Ringwood Uniting Church
07.2012 - Current
- Coordinated scheduling of events and activities within the playgroup space ensuring a cohesive flow that maximized opportunities for learning while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Provided regular staff meetings and trainings to keep team members informed and up-to-date with current child development research, best practices, and program goals.
- Enhanced playgroup experience by developing and implementing age-appropriate activities and programs.
- Promoted positive behaviour among children through consistent reinforcement of expectations by creating a respectful learning environment.
- Recruited volunteers from various backgrounds to contribute diverse skills sets that enriched the overall educational experiences offered within the program setting.
- Established policies regarding health and safety protocols in the playgroup setting to reduce potential risks and ensure the well-being of all children under our care.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incidents reports, and developmental milestones to track progress over time effectively.
- Built strong relationships with families through open communication channels, enhancing trust between parents, staff, and the organization.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop engaging playgroup curriculum, resulting in improved developmental outcomes for children.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children by maintaining a clean, well-organized space with appropriate equipment and materials.
Private Nanny
Self Employed
09.2003 - 07.2008
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs. This started when the children were one year old, and three years old.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Assisted at children's kindergarten and school with classroom activities with up to twenyfive students.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon USABachelor of Science - Education (Early Childhood And Primary)
Swinburne University of Tech
Melbourne, VIC02.2026
High School Diploma -
Ida B. Wells High School
Portland, Oregon USA06.1998
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Child Development
- Collaborative learning
- Class Instruction
- Student Motivation
- Student Interaction
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Relief Educator
Maroondah Preschool
02.2024 - Current
Support Work
Self Employed
06.2023 - Current
Area Warden
Craft Markets Australila
02.2022 - Current
Playgroup Coordinator
North Ringwood Uniting Church
07.2012 - Current
Private Nanny
Self Employed
09.2003 - 07.2008
Associate of Arts - Education
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Science - Education (Early Childhood And Primary)
Swinburne University of Tech
High School Diploma -
Ida B. Wells High School
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