Laura Dorante
GREENWITH,South Australia
Summary
Caring Early Childhood Educator with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for teaching students vital skills for development and future success. Successful in building strong teacher-student relationships using upbeat attitude, patience and personable communication. Effective in working diligently to meet project deadlines on time. Adaptable in coordinating with peers on team projects as well as working independently to achieve goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Seeds Montessori
Mawson Lakes , South Australia
08.2023 - Current
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Conducted home visits in order to build relationships with families and assess the needs of individual children in their own homes.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Monitored the use of technology within the classroom setting while adhering to cyber security guidelines.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Picker Packer
Vape traders
Gepps Cross , SA
02.2022 - Current
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Tracked inventories and input equipment counts into warehouse databases.
- Pulled and packed product using various tools and equipment to meet order goals.
Hairstylist
SPH&Co
Norwood, SA
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
- Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Selected hair colors, products and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
- Set up workstation and treatment room with products, equipment and supplies to facilitate services .
- Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
- Mentored new staff to enhance salon development and increase productivity.
- Monitored, tracked and recorded client satisfaction to maintain positive ratings.
Cafe Manager
Hudson's Coffee
North Adelaide, SA
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Supervisor of all staff, training sales and general cafe duties
- Bookkeeping, payroll and all general administration tasks each week
- Hiring and training all staff
- Creating a fun positive work environment while striving for the best and highest sales possible
- Sometimes assistant with manageing the other locations
- All ordering and stock control
- Barista 50% of the time
- Quality of food management
- Communication with business owner
- Serving and getting to know all regular customers
- Making sales plans
- Running and organising staff meetings
- Trained new employees in operational procedures and modeled duties for front and back house positions.
- Rang up orders on cash register to process cash, credit card and personal check payments.
- Greeted customers at front counter, answering questions and inputting specialty coffee orders into POS system.
- Reconciled daily sales each shift, counting member drawers to analyze discrepancies.
- Recruited and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team.
Apprentice Hairdresser
Cocos hair and day spa
Stirling , SA
07.2018 - 03.2020
Barista
Hudson’s Coffee Calvary
North Adelaide , SA
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Maintained highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
- Educated customers on beverage menu items and provided samples of daily brews.
Veterinary Assistant
Greencross vets
Paradise , SA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
Education
Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Education
ACCCO
08-2025
Hair Dressing
Cert 3 Hairdressing
Adelaide , SaCert 1 Front of House -
Tafe Sa
Cert 3 Hospitality -
Quality Hospitality Training
Adelaide, SaSkills
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Staff supervision and assistance
- Food handling
- Inventory oversight and maintenance
- Health and safety procedures
- Training
- Recruitment and hiring
- Sanitation
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Team management
- Team building
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Customer Service
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Employee Management
- Classroom Management
- Managing activities
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Child Safety Procedures
- Maintaining safety
- Child's CPR certified
- Managing supplies
- Arts and crafts
- Restocking supplies
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Seeds Montessori
08.2023 - Current
Picker Packer
Vape traders
02.2022 - Current
Hairstylist
SPH&Co
09.2020 - 05.2021
Cafe Manager
Hudson's Coffee
03.2019 - 09.2020
Apprentice Hairdresser
Cocos hair and day spa
07.2018 - 03.2020
Barista
Hudson’s Coffee Calvary
01.2017 - 07.2018
Veterinary Assistant
Greencross vets
01.2017 - 01.2018
Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Education
ACCCO
Hair Dressing
Cert 3 Hairdressing
Cert 1 Front of House -
Tafe Sa
Cert 3 Hospitality -
Quality Hospitality Training
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