Leah Groves
Yarrabilba,Australia
Summary
As an Early Childhood Educator with 9 years' experience, I gain a great sense of
fulfillment in teaching children through their early years of learning. I am passionate
about encouraging and supporting children on their journey of discovering who they are
as a person and I try to ensure that each child has a sense of belonging, comfort and
feels safe in my care.
I am an organised worker who enjoys cleaning and maintaining an engaging environment. I work well with others around me and i thrive in learning new skills,
experiences and expanding my knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
Logan Village
07.2024 - Current
- providing quality care to babies and children and meeting their needs.
- assisting with the program to create engaging activities and experiences.
Disability Support Worker
Kinder Caring
Gold Coast
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
Educator
Harmony Early Learning Journey
Yarrabilba, QLD
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
Childcare Educator
Essence Early Learning
Gold Coast, QLD
07.2019 - 09.2023
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Volenteer Disability Support Worker
Gold Coast Recreational Sport
Gold Coast, QLD
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with meal times, cooking , craft activities and physical / emotional distressed moments.
Supervisor
Drakes Supermarkets
Gold Coast, QLD
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
Education
Completed Year 12 -
Benowa State High School
Benowa, QLD12.2018
Skills
- First Aid qualified
- Answering multi-line phone systems
- Maintaining office equipment
- CPR qualified
- Building Relationships
- Time Management
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Learning Strategies
- Support Emotional Needs
Accomplishments
Completed Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care - 01.02.2018
Completed Certificate 3 in Individual Support - February 2022
Completed Year 12 - December 2018
Hold an open drivers licence
Obtain a blue card ( working with children )
Obtain a yellow card ( to work with disabled participants )
Hobbies
On the weekends I enjoy spending family time with my fiance and our daughter. Some of our favourite things to do include going on road trips, going to the beach, watching movies and seeing the countryside.
References -
Shanelle Makowiecki: Director at Essence Early Learning
Phone Number: 0474819858
Jacinta Donovan: Co-worker at Goodstart Early Learning
Phone number: 0423005627
Timeline
Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
07.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Kinder Caring
01.2024 - 03.2024
Educator
Harmony Early Learning Journey
10.2023 - 01.2024
Volenteer Disability Support Worker
Gold Coast Recreational Sport
02.2022 - 04.2022
Childcare Educator
Essence Early Learning
07.2019 - 09.2023
Supervisor
Drakes Supermarkets
03.2017 - 07.2019
Completed Year 12 -
Benowa State High School