Grayson HAY
Harristown,QLD
Summary
Highly passionate, hardworking and dedicated job seeker eager to expand knowledge and re-enter the industry after taking time off to raise 3 children.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Aid Prac Work
Harristown State School
Harristown, QLD
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of class
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Assistant Educator
Kate's Place Kindergarten & Early Learning
Toowoomba, QLD
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Worked with children from ages 6 months - 5 years, aswell as before & after school care.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitised dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviours, meals, and naps.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing disruptions and maximizing engagement time.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
- Participated in staff meetings to share ideas, address challenges or concerns, and maintain a cohesive team environment.
- Continued professional growth by attending workshops, conferences, or training sessions related to early childhood education trends.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
Waitress
Royal Indian Cuisine
Wynnum, QLD
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining cleanliness of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
Retail Shop Assistant
Reject Shop
Wynnum, QLD
09.2010 - 02.2011
- Processed returns and exchanges efficiently, adhering to company policies while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously during peak times without compromising quality of service or accuracy in transactions.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing personalised assistance and product recommendations.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently at the point of sale, minimizing errors and discrepancies.
- Organized merchandise displays for maximum appeal, drawing attention to featured products or promotions.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate tracking and timely replenishment of stock.
- Helped managers with daily checklists and last-minute requirements.
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Organized shelves to remove slow moving items and add new merchandise.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while counting items, ensuring minimal errors during the stock-taking process.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve timely completion of comprehensive stock audits.
- Employed excellent time-management skills to balance multiple responsibilities related to inventory control effectively.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships.
Education
Certificate - First Aid & CPR
Australia Wide First Aid
Toowoomba, QLD2024
Will Be Upgrading To Paid Blue Card
Volunteer Blue Card
Toowoomba, QLD2024
Certificate III - Children's Services
Kath Dickson Institute of Early Childhood Studies
Toowoomba, QLD12.2014
Certificate - Year 12
Toowoomba State High School
Toowoomba, QLD12.2012
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Work well as part of a team and individually
- Great communication skills
- Safety awareness
- Patience and Empathy
- Hygiene practices
- Friendly
- First Aid Training
- CPR training
- Food handling preparation
- Outdoor activities
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Teachers Aid Prac Work
Harristown State School
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Educator
Kate's Place Kindergarten & Early Learning
12.2012 - 12.2014
Waitress
Royal Indian Cuisine
01.2011 - 08.2011
Retail Shop Assistant
Reject Shop
09.2010 - 02.2011
Certificate - First Aid & CPR
Australia Wide First Aid
Will Be Upgrading To Paid Blue Card
Volunteer Blue Card
Certificate III - Children's Services
Kath Dickson Institute of Early Childhood Studies
Certificate - Year 12
Toowoomba State High School