Debbie Mackie
TAPPING,WA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate providing children with a safe and nurturing learning environment. I possess excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
I have 2 adult children, 5 step adult children, 4 grand daughters 9, 5 ,2 & 6 months old .
I came into childcare later in my life but feel like I have been doing it all my life.
I just love people, especially little people. I am a proactive and caring worker with 22 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Educator
Endeavour Childcare Centre Inc
11.2022 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviours and related issues.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
- Taught students basic academic, behavioural, and social skills.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Brought signs of potential emotional and developmental problems in children to caregiver's attention.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Screened applicants for developmental milestones and prepared children for enrollment.
Child Care Worker
Hocking Stars Early Learning
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Taught children educational games to reinforce learning of alphabets and numbers.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Prepared and served nutritious and healthy meals and snacks.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Communicated with parents regarding child's behaviour, daily activities, and concerns.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Applied positive behaviour management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.
Childcare Director
Endeavour Childcare Centre Inc
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behaviour alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- MYOB, wages, BAS, Super, accounts, CCS, Rostering
- Running staff and Committee meetings
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Childcare 2IC
Endeavour Childcare Centre Inc
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked flexible hours across days
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Skills
- Staff management
- Staff Recruitment
- Time management
- MYOB account right
- Wages, Super, BAS Rostering
- Customer Relations
- Office 365
- Cooking skills for large groups
- CPR & First Aid
- Good Listening Skills
- Connect with Parents
Certification
Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care 2015
WWCC EXP Dec 2028
Child Protection & Protective Behaviours 2025
CPR Annual Training in a childcare setting April 2024
All About Allergens Food Service Aug 2024
2025 Safe Sleep Practices Nov 2025
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Endeavour Childcare Centre Inc
11.2022 - Current
Child Care Worker
Hocking Stars Early Learning
08.2022 - 10.2022
Childcare Director
Endeavour Childcare Centre Inc
08.2018 - 09.2020
Childcare 2IC
Endeavour Childcare Centre Inc
08.2015 - 08.2018