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Kelsey Morgan Thomas

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator, passionate to contribute to providing an educational and nurturing environment for children. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to positively work in a team environment, motivated to learn and grow.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Educator

Explorers Early Learning
04.2022 - Current
  • Develop educational programs to enhance skills and learning for all children
  • Support and supervise new educators to build relationships with children and families
  • Facilitate child-led, open ended and inquiry-based experiences to support childrens learning
  • Collaborate with adults and children to provide safe and educational experiences
  • Collaborate with educators to develop and reflect on curriculum

Sustainability Officer

Chabad Malvern Early Learning Centre
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Recognize areas for improvement and promptly address solutions for resolution and improvement
  • Implement and teach staff and children correct wastage and recycling practices resulting in less wastage
  • Implement and teach correct energy usage resulting in less energy consumption, carbon footprint and reduced utility bills
  • Encourage the use of natural resources to strengthen children's belonging and ability to connect to and care for their environment
  • Create vegetable gardens to teach children healthy eating and ability to care for and connect to their environment
  • Implement community recycling station within the service to involve the community in our practise which helps provide a consistent approach
  • Create newsletter updates for staff and families to keep connected to the community and involve families in our journey

Lead Educator

Chabad Malvern Early Learning Centre
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Collaborate with staff, families and children to provide safe and educational experiences for each and every child
  • Develop educational programs to enhance skills and learning for all children
  • Observe and document children's learning to support and extend children's thinking, learning and development
  • Example positive behaviour for children by supporting their learning, play and interactions in a positive and caring manner
  • Manage classroom and maintain safety by completing regular audits and checks to ensure a safe environment for all
  • Support children's daily routines
  • Create and ensure positive and supportive learning environments including for feeding and toileting

Manager

Degani Bakery Café
02.2017 - 09.2020
  • Food Preparation
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning duties
  • Overseeing correct stock rotation
  • Ordering duties
  • Rostering
  • Menu planning
  • Maintaining and ensuring correct health and safety procedures
  • Recruitment
  • Training

Café Manager

Ascot Vale Leisure Centre
02.2016 - 03.2017

Chef De Partie

The American Hotel & Oscar Ws
01.2015 - 09.2015

Apprentice Chef

Amici Bakery Café
07.2013 - 01.2015

Education

Upwey High School
Upwey, VIC

Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Training
Melbourne, VIC
08.2021

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Campaspe Collage
Echuca, VIC
09.2015

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Leadership
  • Self-Motivated
  • Attention to Detail
  • Sustainability Measures

Certification

  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training
  • Small green steps - Level 2
  • Bronze Medallion

Timeline

Lead Educator

Explorers Early Learning
04.2022 - Current

Sustainability Officer

Chabad Malvern Early Learning Centre
04.2021 - 04.2022

Lead Educator

Chabad Malvern Early Learning Centre
09.2020 - 04.2022

Manager

Degani Bakery Café
02.2017 - 09.2020

Café Manager

Ascot Vale Leisure Centre
02.2016 - 03.2017

Chef De Partie

The American Hotel & Oscar Ws
01.2015 - 09.2015

Apprentice Chef

Amici Bakery Café
07.2013 - 01.2015

Upwey High School

Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Training

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Campaspe Collage
Kelsey Morgan Thomas