MariA Luburic
GEELONG
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Lead Educator with G8 Education, skilled in curriculum development and team leadership. Successfully implemented innovative learning activities, fostering children's growth and enhancing parent communication. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while utilizing problem-solving abilities to address challenges effectively. Passionate about professional development and nurturing positive relationships with families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Childcare Lead Educator
G8 education
Geelong
06.2010 - 12.2025
- Developed age-appropriate curricula to engage children's learning and development.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Collaborated with families to support children's individual needs and progress.
- Implemented health and safety policies, maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated communication between staff, parents, and community resources effectively.
- Organized educational workshops to enhance staff skills and knowledge in childcare.
- Evaluated children's developmental milestones to tailor learning experiences accordingly.
- Utilized effective problem solving skills to handle challenging behavior from children.
- Incorporated music, art projects and storytelling into daily activities.
- Provided a safe environment for all children under supervision by implementing safety policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, health information, developmental milestones and other relevant data related to childcare operations.
- Assisted with the development of individual child care plans for each child.
- Encouraged positive behavior management strategies such as redirection and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or seminars focused on early childhood education topics.
- Implemented emergency response protocols during medical emergencies or incidents involving injury.
- Organized and managed daily schedules for children, including meal times, naps, outdoor time and educational activities.
- Created engaging lesson plans based on early childhood education principles.
- Worked closely with other staff members to plan age-appropriate activities that promote physical, mental and emotional growth in children.
- Collaborated with parents to ensure their needs were met when it came to the care of their children.
- Supervised a team of educators and provided mentorship to junior staff members.
Childcare Lead Educator
g8 education
Geelong
06.2010 - 12.2025
- Developed age-appropriate curricula to engage children's learning and development.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Collaborated with families to support children's individual needs and progress.
- Implemented health and safety policies, maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Trained and mentored new educators on best practices in childcare management.
- Facilitated communication between staff, parents, and community resources effectively.
- Utilized effective problem solving skills to handle challenging behavior from children.
- Evaluated children's developmental milestones to tailor learning experiences accordingly.
- Incorporated music, art projects and storytelling into daily activities.
- Provided a safe environment for all children under supervision by implementing safety policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, health information, developmental milestones and other relevant data related to childcare operations.
- Assisted with the development of individual child care plans for each child.
- Encouraged positive behavior management strategies such as redirection and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or seminars focused on early childhood education topics.
- Implemented emergency response protocols during medical emergencies or incidents involving injury.
- Organized and managed daily schedules for children, including meal times, naps, outdoor time and educational activities.
- Created engaging lesson plans based on early childhood education principles.
- Worked closely with other staff members to plan age-appropriate activities that promote physical, mental and emotional growth in children.
- Supervised a team of educators and provided mentorship to junior staff members.
- Collaborated with parents to ensure their needs were met when it came to the care of their children.
- Conducted regular assessments on the development of children's physical, cognitive and social skills.
- Developed innovative activities to engage children in learning and play.
- Lead weekly meetings with staff to discuss issues related to childcare operations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set by local governing bodies.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or any concerns that may arise.
- Established positive relationships with families by providing support through open communication.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Australia Childhood Early Education College
Syd 03.2024 - 12.2024
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Individual care plans
- Parent communication
- Team leadership
- Community collaboration
- Professional development
- Problem solving
- Emergency response protocols
- Record keeping
- Activity planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Patience and empathy
- Professionalism and ethics
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Age-appropriate activities
- Creative lesson planning
Timeline
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Australia Childhood Early Education College
03.2024 - 12.2024
Childcare Lead Educator
G8 education
06.2010 - 12.2025
Childcare Lead Educator
g8 education
06.2010 - 12.2025