Hannah Mckie
Burpengary
Summary
Dynamic Lead Childcare Educator with 13 years of experience, including a pivotal role at Lead Mango Hill. Not only working in all age ranges but also taking on the role of ECT. Excelled in fostering child development and safety, Experienced skills in classroom organisation and emotional support. Proven track record in enhancing educator collaboration and engaging parent communities. Proficient in child CPR/first aid, embodying adaptability and a strong work ethic. I thrive under pressure allowing to help navigate day to day responsibilities keeping positive and helping to spread positivity throughout the centre amongst the team and children in my care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Childcare Educator
Lead Mango Hill
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- As a lead educator my job was to help encourage and support other educators so they could become the best educator they could.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated and ensure strong positive relationships with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Providing a strong program to meet the learning we are thinking about and ways in which we can extend in all children group and individual learning. Ensuring I deliver a weekly intent for parents and other staff to view, end of week wrap ups as well as daily updates.
- Knowledgeable with the NQF and EYLF
- I have worked as a ECT providing transition statements to schools and teaching children school readiness. As well as organising and carrying out a kindergarten graduation.
- I have worked in the industry for 13 years at a range of different childcare centres in Melbourne and Brisbane, this has allowed me to have years of knowledge, creative ideas and professional standards that allows me to be a strong and efficient educator with a passion for inspiring the minds of young children and helping to encourage fellow educators so we can achieve the best environment we can.
Education
Diploma - Diploma of Early Education And Care
TAFE
Queensland 11.2022
Certificate III - Children’s Services
TAFE
Queensland 11.2008
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills development
- Outdoor play supervision
- Child safety procedures
- Professional Development training
- Documentation and reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Child CPR and first aid
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational and planning skills
- Classroom management
- Creative thinking
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Emotional support and development
- Relationship building
- Social skill development
- Play-based learning
- Lesson planning
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Behavior management
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Motivating and inspiring students
- Conflict resolution
- Outdoor activities
- Basic skills teaching
- Arts and crafts
- Child development
Certification
- Reggio Emilia Approach Training Certificate – North American Reggio Emilia Alliance, for educators adopting the Reggio Emilia Approach in their teaching methodology.
- First aid and CPR -Allen’s Training
- Food Handler's Permit/License – Local Health Departments.
- Child protection certificate
- Fire safety certificate
- Professional development courses in behaviour management
Previous work
Lead Childcare Mango Hill: March 2021-current
Green Leaves Early Learning: 2017-2018
Charlies Place early learning: 2012-2015
St faiths Early Learning: 2011-2012
Supervisor at Subway: 2009-2011
Timeline
Lead Childcare Educator
Lead Mango Hill
03.2021 - Current
Diploma - Diploma of Early Education And Care
TAFE
Certificate III - Children’s Services
TAFE
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