Brooke Ballinger
Chambers Flat,QLD
Summary
A devoted early Childhood educator with the ability to connect with children of all ages. Passionate about childcare industry and helping children develop their social, intellectual, emotional and motor skill. I am hardworking and enthusiastic childcare worker with strong communication and organisational skills. Currently looking for a childcare role that will continue to build my knowledge and experience
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Lead Educator
Bright Future Early Learning Centre
Park Ridge, QLD
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated consistent communication with parents to discuss child development progress.
- Worked with educators to create a supportive environment enhancing physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Improved child behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for conduct.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, ensuring open communication about children's progress and needs.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies resulting in an orderly learning environment conducive to optimal growth and development.
Childcare Lead Educator and 2ic
PipTree Early Learning
Tanah Merah Qld
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Organized and executed successful parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual progress, concerns, or future goals for each child.
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s progress, using data to inform future instruction and offer personalized support.
Lead Nursery Educator
Little Ducks Childcare Birkdale
Birkdale, QLD
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Childcare Educator/Childcare Lead Educator
Avenues Early Learning Centre
Camp Hill Qld
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Help Implement curriculum based on the Reggie Emilla Approach
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children
- Ability to interpret and implement various policies and procedures
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
Receptionist
Couran Cove Resort
Gold Coast
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Planned and booked travel accommodations for staff and visitors, including vouchers, agendas and transportation
- Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
- Welcomed all customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail
- Was employed on a casual basis
Chef
Pacific Golf Club
Camp Hill Qld
06.2015 - 04.2019
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Organized and executed successful parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual progress, concerns, or future goals for each child.
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s progress, using data to inform future instruction and offer personalized support.
Education
First Aid And CPR HLTAID004
Allen's Training
Positive Notice Blue Card
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care
Avenues Training College
07.2022
High School Diploma -
Whites Hill State College
Camp Hill, QLD11.2015
Skills
- Caring and Responsible
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Team Leader
- Safety Awareness
- Creative Thinking
- Planning and Leading Activities
References
Sandie Berrill
+61 448 839 373
Nicole Allen
+61 487 388 220
Timeline
Childcare Lead Educator
Bright Future Early Learning Centre
09.2024 - Current
Childcare Lead Educator and 2ic
PipTree Early Learning
05.2023 - 09.2024
Lead Nursery Educator
Little Ducks Childcare Birkdale
06.2022 - 05.2023
Childcare Educator/Childcare Lead Educator
Avenues Early Learning Centre
09.2019 - 06.2022
Receptionist
Couran Cove Resort
07.2019 - 08.2019
Chef
Pacific Golf Club
06.2015 - 04.2019
First Aid And CPR HLTAID004
Allen's Training
Positive Notice Blue Card
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care
Avenues Training College
High School Diploma -
Whites Hill State College