Open To Work
Margo Cottis
New Mapoon
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with proven expertise at Bamkaz Daycare Centre in lesson planning and child development. Successfully fostered a nurturing environment that enhanced cognitive and social skills, while ensuring health and safety standards. Adept at classroom management and collaborating with parents to support children's growth and address developmental needs.
Compassionate mentor willing to take on any challenge and offering several years of related work experience. Outgoing and kind team player excited to work with people. Skilled in promoting the development of skills and helping each person develop to maximum potential.
Reliable mentor prepared to take on new role focused on developing emotional, social and life skills. Strengths include communication, activity planning and problem solving. Well-versed in working with individuals of all ages.
Insightful Mentor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in personalized coaching strategies, conflict resolution, and leadership development. Excel in communication, empathy, and active listening, ensuring impactful guidance and support to mentees.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment mentor
Family and community service
Bamaga, QLD
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Early Childhood Educator
Bamkaz daycare centre
Bamaga
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups at Bamkaz daycare centre.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting cognitive and social development in children.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Monitored children's health and safety, addressing any concerns promptly.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods including play, storytelling, and creative arts to stimulate children's cognitive and social development.
- Designed and modified the classroom layout to create an accessible and interactive learning space.
- Helped prepare nutritious meals for children, ensuring dietary needs were met.
Education
Bamaga State High School
Bamaga, QLDSkills
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Health and safety
- Classroom management
Timeline
Employment mentor
Family and community service
07.2022 - 07.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Bamkaz daycare centre
03.2019 - 07.2022
Bamaga State High School