Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Lauren Ford

Canberra,ACT

Summary

I am a compassionate Early Childhood Educator Assistant committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. I have hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. I am currently working towards a Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care.

I have a background in Montessori education, and am passionate about fostering independence and curiosity in children from a young age while encouraging grace and courtesy. I believe social interaction is imperative, as well as play-based learning, and providing a nurturing environment for children. I still have so much to learn and I would love to do that learning with your team at Genius Childcare Conder.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Parent Toddler Program Director

Canberra Montessori School
02.2024 - Current
  • Implemented age-appropriate activities to foster cognitive, physical, and emotional development in children.
  • Managed school resources efficiently and ensured materials were clean, safe, and accessible for participants.
  • Boosted caregiver satisfaction by providing a welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and other pertinent documentation as per organizational requirements.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of program delivery regularly, adapting strategies as needed to ensure optimal outcomes for all involved parties.
  • Provided support to families facing challenges or needing additional resources through referrals to relevant agencies or programs.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Canberra Montessori School
11.2023 - Current
  • Organized creative arts projects for students to enhance their fine motor skills and self-expression abilities.
  • Promoted healthy habits among students by leading physical activities and teaching about proper nutrition choices during snack time.
  • Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
  • Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
  • Maintained detailed records of each child''s progress, facilitating effective parent-teacher conferences focused on growth and improvement.

Stay at Home Mom

Self-employed
02.2023 - 11.2023

Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Assistant Manager, Office Assistant, Team Member

Woolworths
03.2017 - 11.2021
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX, USA
12.2014

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Home Schooling Knowledge
  • Food Handling Preparation
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Technology Integration
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Effective Listening

Timeline

Parent Toddler Program Director

Canberra Montessori School
02.2024 - Current

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Canberra Montessori School
11.2023 - Current

Stay at Home Mom

Self-employed
02.2023 - 11.2023

Assistant Manager, Office Assistant, Team Member

Woolworths
03.2017 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Texas A&M University
Lauren Ford