Jessica Nestor
Ballarat,VIC
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Room Leader
BADAC Ballarat
08.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Early Childhood Educator Casual
The Salvation Army
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Marketing Manager
McGrath Ballarat
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies and product commercialization.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning and creative material distribution.
- Utilised market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.
Family Daycare Educator
City Of Ballarat
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Childcare Educator
City Of Ballarat
01.2009 - 08.2015
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children..
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe environments.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents..
- Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Education
Diploma - Diploma of Children's Services
Customised Training
12.2011
Certificate III - Children's Services
Brace Education & Training
08.2009
High School Diploma -
Loreto College Ballarat
12.2007
Skills
- Family Support
- Organisation and Attention to Detail
- Behaviour Redirection
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Communicating with Parents
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Caring and Responsible
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
Personal References
Hayley Miller - 0438 238 454
Co-worker Perridak Burron
Dalena Lee - 0438 551 313
Girrabanya Children's Centre
Timeline
Room Leader
BADAC Ballarat
08.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator Casual
The Salvation Army
05.2023 - 08.2023
Marketing Manager
McGrath Ballarat
01.2019 - 08.2023
Family Daycare Educator
City Of Ballarat
06.2016 - 03.2017
Childcare Educator
City Of Ballarat
01.2009 - 08.2015
Diploma - Diploma of Children's Services
Customised Training
Certificate III - Children's Services
Brace Education & Training
High School Diploma -
Loreto College Ballarat