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Lily Baker

Lily Baker

Sandgate,QLD

Summary

Proactive Childcare Lead Educator with extensive experience in creating nurturing and safe learning environments. Skilled in positive reinforcement, creative lesson planning, and effective communication with parents and educators. Committed to supporting children's emotional and social development while fostering strong relationships with families and team members.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Lead Educator

Play and Learn
01.2022 - Current
  • Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
  • Collaborate with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promotes physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Improve child behaviour by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for conduct.
  • Design hands-on learning experiences to accommodate diverse learning styles in order to engage all children actively within lessons.
  • Support children's emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
  • Implement creative teaching methods, capturing children's interest and enhancing their educational experience.
  • Nurture creativity by providing ample opportunities for artistic expression through various mediums like painting, drawing, or crafting projects.
  • Maintain detailed records of each child's progress, using data to inform future instruction and offer personalised support.
  • Guide children to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Create safe and nurturing learning environments for all children.
  • Ensure that learning environments are safe and hygienic for use through regular cleaning, equipment safety checks and general safety assessment in line with policies and procedures.
  • Ensure effective communication with families and educators regarding the flow of information relevant to the children within our care.
  • Focus on building a strong rapport with families and fellow educators to maintain open and transparent communication.
  • Establish positive relationships with children that uplift and allow each child to feel safe, secure and supported.

Part Time Assistant in Early Childhood Education

Family Tree Daycare
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Greeted families and children with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new tasks having had no previous experience.
  • Fostered positive relationships with children by providing physical and emotional support.
  • Assisted with regular cleaning and ensuring that all learning environments were safe and accessible to all children.
  • Showed keen interest and willingness to learn by actively engaging in tasks and asking questions as required.

Education

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Kool Kids Training College
09-2023

High School Diploma -

Grace Lutheran College
Rothwell, QLD
11-2021

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Effective Communication
  • Emotional Support and Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Fostering Child-led Experiences

Accomplishments

  • Successfully raised funds for the Kokoda Challenge on three occasions, having hiked 15kms, 30kms & 48kms.
  • Successfully completed the 40 Hour Famine on two occasions to raise funds for World Vision projects across 26 countries, helping the world's most vulnerable children fight hunger.
  • Travelled to Indonesia on a service learning trip in 2019 to live with the locals, learn their culture, and teach Indonesian students to speak English.

Certification

  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
  • First Aid and CPR.
  • Food Safety Training.
  • Safe Sleep Training.

Awards

  • The Petrie Shield for Service & Leadership (2021)
  • Four GOLD Service Awards in recognition of "Outstanding Commitment to Service" during my time at Grace Lutheran College. (2018-2021)

Interests

My interests include:

  • Music: Singing, playing guitar & teaching myself piano
  • All things art related (particularly drawing) which helps improve my creativity, attention to detail and overall mental health
  • Making memories with friends and family
  • Going to the beach
  • Spending quality time with my two dogs, Missy and Pepsi
  • Travel (when time and money permits), I plan to travel to Greece in June 2025 for my 21st birthday which has been at the top of my bucket list for quite some time now

Timeline

Childcare Lead Educator

Play and Learn
01.2022 - Current

Part Time Assistant in Early Childhood Education

Family Tree Daycare
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
  • First Aid and CPR.
  • Food Safety Training.
  • Safe Sleep Training.

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Kool Kids Training College

High School Diploma -

Grace Lutheran College

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