Luana Baird
34 Inglewood Road, St.Arnaud ,VIC
Summary
Fully diploma qualified Early childhood educator who is experienced within the sector. Passionate and enthusiastic for educating the younger generation. Successful in building strong teacher-student relationships using upbeat attitude, patience and effective 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.
Interested and enjoy learning new skills, up for new challenges. With interest and some experience in admin work, via family farm finance through the MYOB program and general paper work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Norther Grampians Shire
St.Arnaud, Victoria
07.2019 - Current
- Started as a trainee for a few months before being offered a position.
- Maintained confidentiality within the workplace to safeguard children
- Adhered to Northern Grampians Shire organizational values
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Ensured all health and safety regulations were adhered to at all times.
- Utilized technology such as computers including microsoft apps and the use of teams.
- Collaborated with other staff members in an effective manner through the use of effective communication.
- Reported any concerns regarding a child's safety or well-being to the supervisor immediately.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss work related content.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Ballarat YMCA
Birchip, Donald , Victoria
01.2018 - 03.2018
- This was casual work. Often contacted the night before if I would work at the centres as relief staff.
Work Experience
Royal Women's Hospital
Melbourne CBD, Vic
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Ensured all health and safety regulations were adhered to at all times
- Collaborated with other staff members in an effective manner through the use of effective communication.
Waitress
Watchem Pub
Watchem, Victoria
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Organized take-out orders efficiently according to customer requests.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
Cafe Worker
Birchip Cafe
Birchip, Victoria
06.2014 - 08.2014
- This was an after school job.
- Cleaned tables in the dining area before and after customer seating.
- Stocked service areas with napkins, utensils, condiments, and other supplies.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations when handling food items.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean working environment by sweeping floors, removing trash from bins, washing dishes.
- Restocked shelves with merchandise throughout the night as needed.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding order accuracy and delivery times while taking phone orders.
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care -
WEDA
Horsham11-2019
High School Diploma -
SEDA Collage
Melbourne, VIC12-2017
Certificate III In Sport And Recreation -
Horsham Collage
Horsham, VIC12-2016
Primary Education To Year 11 -
Birchip P-12
BirchipSkills
- Classroom Management
- Maintaining safety
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem Identification and solving
- Active Listening
- Parent relations
- Community relations
Accomplishments
- Room leader throughout the St.Arnaud ELC for 4 years.
- Stepped up as Educational leader for 6 months while the original Educational leader was on maternity leave.
Certification
- First Aid and CPR qualified
- Working with children's check
- Training provided by the Northern Grampians Shire Council via their Learning hub, a list is provided below on what this entailed.
Managing Psychological hazards at work, Family violence, Equal employment opportunities,
Working in children's services: Emergencies and evacuations, Hazards and risks, Being a professional, teamwork, working ethically)
I am able to provide documentation for the training listed above.
References
Chelsea Leader: work colleague
Email: Chelsea.leader@ngshire.vic.gov.au
Phone: 0448068545
Katheryn Young: Family Friend
Phone: 0409825251
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Norther Grampians Shire
07.2019 - Current
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Ballarat YMCA
01.2018 - 03.2018
Work Experience
Royal Women's Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2017
Waitress
Watchem Pub
08.2014 - 05.2015
Cafe Worker
Birchip Cafe
06.2014 - 08.2014
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care -
WEDA
High School Diploma -
SEDA Collage
Certificate III In Sport And Recreation -
Horsham Collage
Primary Education To Year 11 -
Birchip P-12
- First Aid and CPR qualified
- Working with children's check
- Training provided by the Northern Grampians Shire Council via their Learning hub, a list is provided below on what this entailed.
Managing Psychological hazards at work, Family violence, Equal employment opportunities,
Working in children's services: Emergencies and evacuations, Hazards and risks, Being a professional, teamwork, working ethically)
I am able to provide documentation for the training listed above.
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