Mackenzie King-FOULLIE
Toowoomba,QLD
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Lead Educator
Cherubs Early Learning And Kindergarten
09.2019 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Trained and supervised new educators to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Shop Assistant
Northpoint News
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to support cleanliness and maintain organized store.
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Collected payment by cash, debit or credit card and used Point of Sale system to process transaction.
- Organized shelves to remove slow moving items and add new merchandise.
- Helped managers with daily checklists and last-minute requirements.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organisation and cleanliness.
Swimming Instructor
Gail Walker Swim School
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged 2 to 10 years.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress
Education
Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood -
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD08.2024
Diploma of Education Studies -
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD07.2022
High School Diploma -
St Ursula's College
Toowoomba11.2018
Skills
- Classroom Observation
- Problem-Solving Techniques
- Strategy Management
- Child Development
- Childcare Requirements
- Peer Mentoring
- Learner Assessment
- Student Interaction
- Behavior Redirection
- Classroom Management
- Educational Leadership
- Structured Programming
- Special Education
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Kindergarten Lead Educator
Cherubs Early Learning And Kindergarten
09.2019 - Current
Swimming Instructor
Gail Walker Swim School
03.2019 - 08.2019
Shop Assistant
Northpoint News
09.2015 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood -
University of Southern Queensland
Diploma of Education Studies -
University of Southern Queensland
High School Diploma -
St Ursula's College
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