Kaitlynn Fitzgerald
Townsville,QLD
Summary
- I am a caring and dedicated childcare educator with strong skills in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. I am confident in building positive relationships with children and families, creating safe, engaging learning environments and supporting children through play and everyday routines. I am patient, reliable and work well as part of a team, with a strong understanding of child safety and the importance of providing high quality care.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator Assistant
Mike Reynolds Early Childhood Centre
4810, QLD
03.2023 - 09.2026
- Prepared learning materials and organized activity areas to support child development programs
- Supported educators with daily classroom routines
- Supervised children during indoor play, outdoor play and transition periods
- Facilitated meal service, hygiene routines, and nappy changes for children in accordance with centre policies
- Observed children and reported concerns to educators and centre leadership
- Built caring relationships with children, families, and staff in a childcare setting.
- Updated parents on children's daily behavior and needs to foster strong home-school connections
- Documented attendance, incidents, and routine childcare records
Kitchen hand
Le Sorelle Café and Florist
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Cleaned dishes and utensils in the kitchen
- Kept food prep areas and service stations organized and sanitary for efficient workflow
- Washed dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Addressed customer requests and inquiries to enhance overall dining experience.
Work Experience
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
Proserpine
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Duties included: Supervising children, Cleaning rooms, tables and chairs, floors, toilets etc. Washing clothes and kitchen utensils. Completing workplace forms and documents such as obviations, planning activities, programming and assessing. Managing resources and ensuring the health and safety of children, supervising meal times and maintaining equipment.
- Fulfilled routine tasks to ensure smooth operations and maintain efficiency.
Education
CPR & First Aid - Statement of Attainment
Australian Early Childhood Education
07.2024 - 07.2027
Year 12 -
Proserpine State High School
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate II - Workplace Practices
Skills
- Child supervision
- Early learning
- Activity planning
- Child observation
- Behaviour guidance
- Family communication
- Relationship building
- Empathy and patience
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 2000-06-11
Timeline
CPR & First Aid - Statement of Attainment
Australian Early Childhood Education
07.2024 - 07.2027
Educator Assistant
Mike Reynolds Early Childhood Centre
03.2023 - 09.2026
Kitchen hand
Le Sorelle Café and Florist
01.2016 - 06.2017
Work Experience
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
01.2015 - 01.2016
Year 12 -
Proserpine State High School