Lauren Porter
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Educator devoted to offering diverse learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with a strong desire to promote student potential. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Educator
Ngala Early Learning
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
OSHC Responsible Person and Educational Leader
Quest Early Learning
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Cared for and supervised children in after-school, before-school and holiday care.
- Constructed and implemented hands-on learning programs that focus on children's development and the incorporation of their needs, goals and interests.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive learning environment where all children felt welcomed and valued.
Swim Instructor
Fremantle Leisure Centre
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalised lesson plans.
- Adjusted my teaching style to suit all learning abilities and ages.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Observed new crew working towards their qualification and provided encouragement and feedback.
Child Care Work Experience
Bright Star Kids Family Daycare
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Completed over 60 volunteer hours at Bright Star Kids Family Daycare
- Assisted with the care and supervision of babies and toddlers during meal times, outdoor and indoor play, nap times and excursions.
- Completed learning observations on different children and planned and implemented positive learning experiences.
Swim Instructor
Kirby Swim
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Taught swimming lessons to children aged 3+ providing a fun and safe learning environment.
- Participated in holiday programs and extra training with experienced crew.
- Gained experience in different learning styles suiting all children's learning abilities.
- Assisted in the training of new instructors working towards their swimming qualification.
Crew Member
Hungry Jack's
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Completed customers' orders focusing on providing excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Cooked and prepared food and monitored food production according to quality
- Assisted other team members to help achieve goals and assisted with closing the store during a night shift.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
Swim Instructor
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
Lifeguard
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
Work Experience
Cockburn Ice Arena
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed over 100 hours at Cockburn Ice Arena doing volunteer work
- Served customers ice skates and helped prepare ice bikes
- Supervised and managed safety in public ice skating sessions as an ice marshal by helping customers feel competent and assisting on ice
- Greeted customers with a positive and welcoming attitude.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Australian Child Care Career Options
Perth WA05.2024
High School Diploma -
North Lake Senior Campus
Kardinya, WA12.2022
Skills
- Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care
- First Aid & CPR qualification
- Completed Curtin Uni-Ready
- Cert 3 in Event Management
- Cert 3 in Sport and Recreation
- SISSS00111 Pool Lifeguard Skill Set
- SISSS00112 Swimming and Water Safety teacher
- Barista qualification
- Open Water Diving qualification
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Completed 200 volunteer workplace hours
Timeline
Child Care Educator
Ngala Early Learning
06.2024 - Current
Child Care Work Experience
Bright Star Kids Family Daycare
04.2024 - 04.2024
OSHC Responsible Person and Educational Leader
Quest Early Learning
10.2023 - 06.2024
Swim Instructor
Fremantle Leisure Centre
07.2023 - Current
Swim Instructor
Kirby Swim
06.2022 - 07.2023
Swim Instructor
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre
01.2022 - 10.2022
Lifeguard
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre
09.2021 - 10.2022
Work Experience
Cockburn Ice Arena
05.2021 - 12.2021
Crew Member
Hungry Jack's
08.2020 - 11.2022
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Australian Child Care Career Options
High School Diploma -
North Lake Senior Campus
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