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
2022.04 - 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
2021.04 - 2022.04
- 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
2020.09 - 2022.04
- 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
2017.02 - 2020.09
- 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
2016.02 - 2017.03
Chef De Partie
The American Hotel & Oscar Ws
2015.01 - 2015.09
Apprentice Chef
Amici Bakery Café
2013.07 - 2015.01
Education
Upwey High School
Upwey, VICDiploma of Education - Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Training
Melbourne, VIC08.2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Campaspe Collage
Echuca, VIC09.2015
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
2022.04 - Current
Sustainability Officer
Chabad Malvern Early Learning Centre
2021.04 - 2022.04
Lead Educator
Chabad Malvern Early Learning Centre
2020.09 - 2022.04
Manager
Degani Bakery Café
2017.02 - 2020.09
Café Manager
Ascot Vale Leisure Centre
2016.02 - 2017.03
Chef De Partie
The American Hotel & Oscar Ws
2015.01 - 2015.09
Apprentice Chef
Amici Bakery Café
2013.07 - 2015.01
Upwey High School
Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Training
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Campaspe Collage