Maddison Kowron-Rigney
Willow Vale,QLD
Summary
Talented educator offering 6 years coordinating activities to promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection. Skilled at cultivating nurturing and inclusive environments rooted in curiosity and development. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Before and After School Care Assistant
Coomera Rivers State School
12.2022 - Current
- Supported the emotional well-being of students by providing a listening ear, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication within the before and after school care setting.
- Enhanced student safety by consistently supervising before and after school activities and ensuring adherence to established rules.
- Provided first aid and emergency response as required, prioritizing student health and safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive environment for students, effectively addressing any behavioral issues that arose during before and after school care.
- Promoted physical fitness among students through engaging outdoor games, sports activities.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted social skills development and positive peer interactions among students.
- Contributed to a clean and organized environment by maintaining facility cleanliness, setting up activity areas, and storing supplies properly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop creative activities for students, leading to increased engagement and enjoyment.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
Childcare Lead Educator
Wattle Montessori
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development
- Provided positive and welcoming experience when collaborating with adults and children
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences
- Participated in workshops, trainings, and conferences to improve educational skills
- Planned and implemented lessons using variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Maintained quiet, safe classroom to enable students to learn in conducive environment
- Observed fellow educators in classroom to learn new teaching techniques.
Float Assistant
Tiny Tots Childcare
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments while accounting for dietary needs and restrictions
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing, and directing activities
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children
- Recorded behavior, food and medication dispensing information
- Maintained safe, healthy, and comfortable childcare environment
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
Cashier
KFC
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Operated cash register collected payments and provided accurate change
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts, and provided change
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Currumbin
Gold Coast, QLD11.2018
Skills
- Positive student engagement
- Analytical decision making
- Special needs students
- Effectively work with parents
- Effective listening
- Team collaboration
- Activities Planning
- Health and safety
- Records Management
- CPR training
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Child Supervision
- Friendly and Respectful
- Team Leader
- Group leadership
- Decision-Making
- Child Safety
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Team Training
- Infant Care and Feeding
Certification
- Certificate 3 in Early learning education and care
- Diploma in Early learning education and care
- Safe Hands
- First aid and CPR
References
- Caitlyn Frazer, 0452419499
- Judy Fook, 0407793759
Timeline
Before and After School Care Assistant
Coomera Rivers State School
12.2022 - Current
Childcare Lead Educator
Wattle Montessori
09.2019 - 12.2022
Float Assistant
Tiny Tots Childcare
02.2019 - 08.2019
Cashier
KFC
09.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Currumbin
- Certificate 3 in Early learning education and care
- Diploma in Early learning education and care
- Safe Hands
- First aid and CPR
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