Lucy Mclean
Vincentia,NSW
Summary
My name is Lucy Mclean. I am seeking out a new career. I am looking for a full time or part time job as a teachers aid in a school setting. I am a childcare educator with over a decade of expereince in the chilcare industry. I was a room leader for a 2 to 3 toddler room for 2 years. I was also a certified supervisor for 8 years. Ensuring it is a nurturing environment, achieving significant improvements in child outcomes is important. I have been skilled in dietary needs and planning engaging activities, demonstrating a caring and results-driven approach. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. I am a Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education teacher devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. I am Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 13 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Worker
Lyndhurst Children's Centre And Preschool
Bommaderry
05.2012 - Current
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Dedicated 12 years working closely with neurodiverse children at various levels.
Educator
Debra Hyam
Vincentia, NSW
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Prepared food and served meals and refreshments to a number of children.
- Used Service software App to record and maintain attendance records and progress notes.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Supervised a number of children in a large outdoor area. Ages ranging from 5 to 12.
Childcare Educator
Gardner Farm
Falls Creek.
03.2024 - Current
Education
Completion Certificate - Understanding Young Children's Behaviour.
Early Childhood Australia
05.2024
Completion Certificate - Introducing Inclusion.
Early Childhood Australia.
05.2024
Diabetes in School.
Diabetes in School
NDSS05.2024
Certificate III - Education Support
Open Collages
Open CollagesFirst Aid Certificate - First Aid
Allens Training
10.2024
First Aid - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
ALLENS TRAINING
Lyndhurst Children's Centre Bommaderry 254110.2024
Certificate Of Completion - Sun Safety
Cancer Counsil Australia
2016
Child Protection - Working With Childrens Check
Working With Childrens Check
01.2029
Diploma - Child Care
Tafe Nsw
Bomaderry, NSW2016
Certificate III - Childcare
Nsw Tafe
Bommaderry 03.2013
Year 10 Certificate -
Vincentia High School
Vincentia, NSW11.2008
Skills
- Dietary Needs
- Meal Preparation
- Early Education
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Child Nutrition
- Social Development
- Educational Strategies
- Good Hygiene Practices
- Permanent Placement
- Learning and Exploration
- Nurturing Environment
- First Aid
- Schedules and Routines
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Behavior Management
- Special Needs Care
- Plan Activities
- Classroom Observation
- Imaginative Play-Based Learning
- Observational Information
- Caring and Responsible
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Mobile Devices
- Residential Treatment
- Behavior Redirection
- Childcare Facilities
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Gardner Farm
03.2024 - Current
Educator
Debra Hyam
05.2023 - 10.2023
Childcare Worker
Lyndhurst Children's Centre And Preschool
05.2012 - Current
Completion Certificate - Understanding Young Children's Behaviour.
Early Childhood Australia
Completion Certificate - Introducing Inclusion.
Early Childhood Australia.
Diabetes in School.
Diabetes in School
Certificate III - Education Support
Open Collages
First Aid Certificate - First Aid
Allens Training
First Aid - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
ALLENS TRAINING
Certificate Of Completion - Sun Safety
Cancer Counsil Australia
Child Protection - Working With Childrens Check
Working With Childrens Check
Diploma - Child Care
Tafe Nsw
Certificate III - Childcare
Nsw Tafe
Year 10 Certificate -
Vincentia High School