Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Reference
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Jacinta Bruce

Cundletown,NSW

Summary

Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Educator

Cundletown Preschool
03.2022 - Current

Directed daily tasks and maintained room leadership.

Developed curriculum to enhance children's learning experiences.

Designed and implement daily routines.

Facilitated meetings to align objectives among educators.

Implemented projects with the children both fun, educational and personalised. Worked with children on emotional regulation.

Restaurant Manager

The Bavarian
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
  • Staff wellbeing is very important to me to ensure all staff felt safe, valued and encouraged in the work environment
  • Implimented effective briefings/ staff meetings
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Promptly communicated information to staff, such as large reservations, feedback, promotions or last minute menu changes.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.

Early Childhood Educator

Big Fat Smile
01.2015 - 05.2021
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Ensured safeguarding of children in our care
  • Worked with children aged from 0-5
  • Worked closely with an diverse range of children with special needs, creating a close rapport with their care givers to provide the up most care for their children via effective communication.
  • Enhanced sensory, motor skills, language, cognition and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Worked with the team to prepare for 'assessment and rating' contributing to the centre's high rating of exceeding whilst also being one of the educators selected to answer questions to the assessor.
  • Understanding of EYLF
  • Programming and effective use of kinderloop
  • Provide age and skill appropriate activities whilst coming up with fresh creative areas for the room
  • Taught students basic academic, behavioural and social skills.
  • I have a high level of care, empathy and understanding towards my team, children in our care and their parents/caregivers.
  • Implemented effective group times with both small and large groups
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Dance, Drama Teacher

STADS
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
  • Provided a safe working environment

Education

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education

Tafe NSW Illawarra Campus
Wollongong, NSW
01.2015

Certificate II - Community Services

TAFE NSW

Certificate II - Kitchen Operations

TAFE NSW

Year 12 HSC -

Picton High School
Picton, NSW
2014

Skills

  • Scheduling Staff
  • Money Handling
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Problem Solving
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Strong interest and understanding of human behavior
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Nurturing and empathetic

Certification

  • First aid

HLTAID009

HLTAID010

HLTAID011

HLTAID012

  • Working with children's check
  • Responsible service of alcohol - RSA

Reference

Childcare reference:

Kiera Livermore- Nominated supervisor 0439 135 069

Hospitality reference:

  • Kristy Rowe, General Manager

0412 869 177

Person reference:

  • Mary Hassan

0405 400 642

Timeline

Childcare Educator

Cundletown Preschool
03.2022 - Current

Restaurant Manager

The Bavarian
02.2021 - 02.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Big Fat Smile
01.2015 - 05.2021

Dance, Drama Teacher

STADS
01.2013 - 12.2016

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education

Tafe NSW Illawarra Campus

Certificate II - Community Services

TAFE NSW

Certificate II - Kitchen Operations

TAFE NSW

Year 12 HSC -

Picton High School
Jacinta Bruce