Maddison Ann Hughes
Dapto,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and motivated individual with a strong educational background in early childhood education and care from the University of Wollongong College. Passionate about nurturing young minds, eager to contribute skills and knowledge to a rewarding position. Committed to excellence, available for a casual position with a strong work ethic, reliability, and a proactive approach to delivering best performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Mindchamps
Albion Park Rail, NSW
03.2021 - Current
Waitperson
Dandaloo hotel
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivering food, taking orders, general cleaning, working the till, food prep.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and efficiently, resolving issues to the best of my ability.
- Streamlined order-taking process by accurately recording customer orders and promptly relaying them to kitchen staff.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by effectively communicating with incoming waitstaff regarding any outstanding tasks or customer needs.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations such as unexpected rush periods or employee absences, ensuring seamless operations within the dining area.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in minimal wait times for customers.
Early Childhood Educator Qualified
MIndChamps
Shellharbour, NSW
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Customer Service
shoreline cafe
Windang, NSW
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient and professional customer service.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and knowledgeably.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and thoroughly.
- Streamlined customer service processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
CPR -
Accelerated Training
Dapto, NSW04.2025
First Aid -
Accelerated Training
Dapto01.2024
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care
UOW college
Wollongong12.2018
Year 10 Certificate -
Illawarra Sports High School
Berkeley, NSW12.2016
Skills
- Team worker
- Trustworthy
- Reliable
- Hard working
- Communicating
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Maintaining safety
- Conflict resolution
- Sensory activities
- Curriculum planning
- Safety awareness
- Classroom organization
- Behavioral modeling
- Outdoor play
- Arts and crafts
- Circle time management
- Practical learning
- Dramatic play
- Motor skill development
- Curriculum development
- Developmental needs
- Storytelling techniques
- Individualized support
- Goal setting
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Mindchamps
03.2021 - Current
Waitperson
Dandaloo hotel
02.2020 - 12.2020
Early Childhood Educator Qualified
MIndChamps
07.2019 - 01.2020
Customer Service
shoreline cafe
02.2014 - 08.2016
CPR -
Accelerated Training
First Aid -
Accelerated Training
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care
UOW college
Year 10 Certificate -
Illawarra Sports High School