Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
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Jasmine Rickard

Bairnsdale,Victoria

Summary

I am a self motivated and dedicated educator with extensive experience in the childcare sector. I believe in advocating for childrens health and wellbeing and have a keen interest in educating children in the early years. I am also looking to further my career and use my different skill sets in different areas of the childcare sector.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Educator

Bairnsdale Childcare and Kinder
07.2016 - Current
  • Creating monthly programs for 2-3yr olds following the EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework)
  • Supervising and managing staff
  • Completing assessments and documentation on children's learning including Summative/ formal and developmenatal Assessments
  • Building steong relationships with families and children
  • undergoing a continuous reflection and evaluation process.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Applied and set up engaging play-based areas and strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the centre.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches techniques.

Waitress and Kitchen Hand

Bairnsdale Bowls Club
10.2008 - 10.2011


  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • 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.
  • Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Receptionist Administrator

Limcorp Cleaning Services
01.2008 - 09.2008

Managed the reception area, greeting visitors, responding to telephone requests and in person questions, maintained electronic and paper files, maintained front desk and reception area in neat and organised fashion. Scheduled and confirmed appointments, worked collaboratively with team members.

Education

Child Protection and Mandatory reporting Training -

Education and Training
06.2023

Diploma of Early Education and Care - Education

Practical Outcomes
01.2019

Skills

  • Full Drivers License
  • Working with Childrens Check
  • First Aid and CPR Trained
  • Current with Child Protection and Madatory Reporting Training
  • Patience and empathy
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Positive Role Model
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Cultural Sensitivity

References

  • Kate Bennett, Assistant Manager, Bairnsdale Childcare and Kinder, 03 51527788
  • Vanessa Burgoyne, Manager Limcorp Cleaning services. 0475375778
  • Vikki Eaves, Personal Character Reference, 0437954017

Hobbies and Interests

  • Volunteered in Nepal Orphanages and helped set up a Kinder program
  • I love to attend community events in East Gippsland with my family.
  • Basketball, Gymnastics, Dance and Scouts are all activities I actively take part in and enjoy as a parent helper.

Timeline

Lead Educator

Bairnsdale Childcare and Kinder
07.2016 - Current

Waitress and Kitchen Hand

Bairnsdale Bowls Club
10.2008 - 10.2011

Receptionist Administrator

Limcorp Cleaning Services
01.2008 - 09.2008

Child Protection and Mandatory reporting Training -

Education and Training

Diploma of Early Education and Care - Education

Practical Outcomes
Jasmine Rickard