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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
NDSS
05.2024

Certificate III - Education Support

Open Collages
Open Collages

First Aid Certificate - First Aid

Allens Training
10.2024

First Aid - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

ALLENS TRAINING
Lyndhurst Children's Centre Bommaderry 2541
10.2024

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, NSW
2016

Certificate III - Childcare

Nsw Tafe
Bommaderry
03.2013

Year 10 Certificate -

Vincentia High School
Vincentia, NSW
11.2008

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
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