Catríona Conboy
Woolloongabba,QLD
Summary
Personable and caring individual with a passion for the provision of high quality early childhood education. Committed to fostering nurturing and stimulating environments for young children to grow, thrive and reach their full potential.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Early Years Educator/School Aged Childcare Worker
Magic Years Ltd
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed and facilitated engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences to foster children's cognitive and social development.
- Implemented daily activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and cooperative play among young learners.
- Inspired creativity in students through art-focused lessons that allowed them to express themselves artistically.
- Coordinated with special education staff to ensure the learning environment was inclusive of any children with additional needs.
- Established positive relationships with parents and families, promoting open communication regarding student progress and wellbeing.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Early Years Educator
Tigers Childcare
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted room leader in planning and facilitating engaging and stimulating learning experiences.
- Facilitated group activities such as storytelling, art projects and outdoor learning experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incidents and communication with parents.
- Ensured safety of children by surveying indoor and outdoor equipment and communicated concerns to management.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Childcare Practitioner
Tír na nÓg
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted room leaders in providing children (aged 1-5) with an enabling and stimulating learning environment, underpinned by the HighScope curriculum.
- Supported children in reaching developmental milestones.
- Maintained regular contact with parents and guardians about children’s learning, wellbeing and development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children throughout the day.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and creative expression.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - First Class Honours
Dublin City University
01.2024
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson implementation
- Safety and hygiene practices
- Flexible teaching style
- Training in food handling preparation
- Afterschool program leadership
- Calm and patient
Timeline
Lead Early Years Educator/School Aged Childcare Worker
Magic Years Ltd
01.2025 - 08.2025
Early Years Educator
Tigers Childcare
07.2024 - 12.2024
Childcare Practitioner
Tír na nÓg
05.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - First Class Honours
Dublin City University