Jemimah-lee Peter
Glass House Mountains,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator with extensive experience working across early learning environments. I have experience as both an Assistant and Lead Educator and enjoy creating nurturing, engaging and supportive environments where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to learn. I have strong communication and teamwork skills and enjoy building positive relationships with children, families and fellow educators. I am reliable, patient and organized, with a genuine passion for supporting children’s development, wellbeing and individual interests.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Educator
Milestones Caloundra
Caloundra, Australia
02.2025 - Current
- Lead educator responsibilities within an early childhood learning environment.
- Developed and implemented engaging learning experiences tailored to children’s individual interests and developmental needs.
- Support children’s social, emotional, physical and educational development.
- Built trusting and respectful relationships with children and families, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with fellow educators to provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.
- Maintain children’s routines, wellbeing and safety throughout the day.
- Communicated effectively with families and colleagues to share insights on children’s learning and development.
Assistant / Lead Educator
Guardian Early Learning
Caloundra, Australia
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented educational programs and learning experiences that fostered children's engagement and growth.
- Completed observations and end-of-year reports to assess and communicate children’s development and progress to families.
- Planned daily activities aligned with children's interests and centre’s programming to enhance learning outcomes.
- Built positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.
- Worked collaboratively with educators to maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Completed observations and end-of-year reports documenting children’s development and progress.
Assistant Educator
Dragonflies Coolum
Coolum, Australia
04.2019 - 01.2023
- Supported children’s learning and development through play-based experiences.
- Supervised and monitored the safety and wellbeing of children in my care.
- Built positive relationships with children, families and fellow educators.
- Facilitated children's learning and development through engaging play-based experiences.
- Assisted with planning and implementing daily and weekly activities.
- Documented observations and collaborated with Lead Educator to enhance programming.
- Prepared meals and organized mealtimes and snacks.
- Supported children’s hygiene and personal care routines.
- Changed nappies for infants to ensure comfort and hygiene. and assisted children with toilet training.
- Established and maintained daily routines to ensure children had ample opportunities for physical activity, rest, and play.
- Maintained accurate records of children’s progress, routines and interests.
Diploma-Qualified Educator
Tewantin Early Learning Centre (TELC)
Tewantin, Australia
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Worked as a Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator.
- Facilitated children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through engaging activities.
- Established strong relationships with children, families, and educators. relationships with children, families and educators.
- Coordinated daily routines and learning experiences to enhance children's engagement and growth.
- Maintained children’s safety and provided appropriate supervision.
- Tailored support to children’s individual needs, fostering their personal development.
Retail Assistant
City Beach
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivered friendly, professional customer service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with enquiries and product selection.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve common goals. as part of a team.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product selection.
- Worked effectively as part of a team.
- Applied problem-solving and communication skills to address customer concerns effectively.
Work Experience
Jelly Babies
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Completed work experience in childcare setting, supporting educators and engaging with children.
- Assisted educators in implementing daily routines and activities to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Acquired hands-on experience in a childcare setting by engaging with children in various activities.
Retail Assistant
Boolistic
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Operated cash registers, processing cash and credit card transactions accurately to ensure smooth customer transactions.
- Operated cash registers and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Maintained clean and organised store environment, contributing to positive shopping experience.
- Established product displays in store to enhance visual appeal.
- Assisted customers in friendly and professional manner, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Used computer systems to manage inventory.
- Used computer systems as required.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate II - Visual Arts
Sunshine Beach State High School
Emmanuel College
Warrnambool, VICSkills
- Lead Educator Experience
- Early Childhood Education & Care
- Child Development
- Child assessments
- Child Safety & Supervision
- Behaviour Guidance
- Programming & Documentation
- Creating Engaging Learning Experiences
- Child-family relationships
- Personal Care Support
- Nutritional Planning
- Organisation & Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Communication & Teamwork
- Patience & Empathy
Hobbies and Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and pets. On weekends, I can often be found riding my motorbikes and enjoying time at the beach. I also enjoy taking my two dogs — a Border Collie and a Dachshund — for walks and to the beach. I have a genuine love for working with children and also enjoy babysitting in my spare time.
Current Compliance And Certifications
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and pets. On weekends, I can often be found riding my motorbikes and enjoying time at the beach. I also enjoy taking my two dogs — a Border Collie and a Dachshund — for walks and to the beach. I have a genuine love for working with children and also enjoy babysitting in my spare time.
Timeline
Lead Educator
Milestones Caloundra
02.2025 - Current
Assistant / Lead Educator
Guardian Early Learning
01.2023 - 02.2025
Assistant Educator
Dragonflies Coolum
04.2019 - 01.2023
Diploma-Qualified Educator
Tewantin Early Learning Centre (TELC)
01.2016 - 04.2019
Retail Assistant
City Beach
01.2015 - 01.2016
Work Experience
Jelly Babies
01.2015 - 01.2016
Retail Assistant
Boolistic
01.2010 - 01.2014
Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate II - Visual Arts
Sunshine Beach State High School
Emmanuel College