Jemma McGeachin

As a sports teacher in childcare settings, I have a range of responsibilities focused on the physical, social, and emotional development of young children through physical activities and sports. I plan and conduct age-appropriate physical activities that promote motor skills, coordination, and overall fitness. Teaching basic sports skills and rules in a fun and engaging manner. Ensuring all activities are conducted in a safe environment, with proper supervision and use of equipment. I foster teamwork, cooperation, and communication among children through group activities while promoting fair play, respect, and good sportsmanship. Establishing and maintaining clear behavioral expectations during activities and addressing any behavioral issues promptly and appropriately, using positive reinforcement and conflict resolution techniques. I am also always adapting activities to suit different abilities and interests, ensuring all children can participate, and being flexible with plans to accommodate varying weather conditions, indoor space availability, and other factors. A sports teacher in childcare must balance these responsibilities with sensitivity to the developmental stages and individual needs of young children, creating a positive and supportive environment for their growth.

I routinely look after my younger siblings as well as family friends. Tasks I have been responsible for include preparing meals, following the bedtime routine, and cleaning up. I also nannied for a family with two children aged 5 and 3. I lovingly cooked, cleaned, played with, transported, educated, and cared for two children three days a week. I also did various housekeeping services including mopping, dusting, vacuuming, laundry, stripping the beds, cleaning children's rooms, and sanitizing. I carefully followed the parents' instructions regarding schedules, chores, discipline, and free time.

My role as a childcare/kinder Educator is to create a safe and nurturing environment for up to 22 children per day while collaborating with three other educators where we collaborated to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections. Throughout each day I effectively educate children working towards age-appropriate milestones I improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans. I administer meals and any medications specific to each child's dietary restriction and/or plans including lactose intolerance, allergy medication, and nut intolerance. I always maintain a clean environment by changing nappies, potty training, and regularly sanitizing surfaces. I also clearly communicate and coordinate with parents to understand each child's specific needs and desires.

While working at The Sporting Globe my duties included warmly greeting and escorting guests to their assigned tables seating 100-250 people per shift improving customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing guest concerns promptly. I presented menus and daily specials to guests ensuring they had napkins, silverware, and bread. I would work with the kitchen and other employees to ensure each guest was satisfied with their service. I also had to take food and drink orders while delivering all meals to the correct tables.

My role as a swim teacher at Toby Haenen consists of teaching children between the ages of 4 and 12 water safety, how to swim, and get more complex with the strokes as the children get older, I developed tailored lesson plans for various age groups, improving swimming skills and confidence.. Working in this environment has opened my eyes and given me the scope to develop my communication skills and time management. I have learned how to socialize with a wide variety of people and often relate to people both older and younger. Enhanced swimmer safety by consistently monitoring pool activities and enforcing rules.

Duties included making coffee, taking orders, being in the kitchen and making food, packing orders, and making fries, ice creams, and drinks. I have gained cashiering, food preparation, cleaning, and food service experience from working at McDonald's. I enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions. experience with customer service resulted in me being awarded employee of the month two times. I upheld all local COVID-19 safety protocols including sanitization, enforcing mask policies, and ensuring limited capacity.