Maria Sobey
Summary
Positive, patient, and empathetic, bringing nurturing approach to child development. Possesses foundational understanding of early childhood education principles and creative activity planning. Committed to fostering supportive and stimulating environment that promotes children's growth and well-being.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sentry
Olympic Dam BOC / SX Shutdown
- Ensured precise headcount of personnel in confined space.
- Maintained regular recordings while implementing gas detection protocols to safeguard personnel in confined spaces.
- Enforce the confined space permit and also comply with its control measures.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Food & Beverage Attendant
Roxby Downs Community Club
- Maintained operations in strict accordance with alcohol service standards and legal requirements to prevent over-serving and underage drinking.
- Processed cash transactions efficiently and precisely.
- Greeting patrons with friendliness and professionalism.
- Maintaining a spotless, well-stocked bar organised and ready for customer demands.
- Providing exceptional service that reflected restaurants standards and core values.
- Proficient in using POS systems to process orders efficiently and accurately.
- Taking accurate orders, and ensuring prompt delivery of their requests.
Childcare Educator
Roxby Downs Early Learning Community Group
- Designed and executed activities suitable for various age groups.
- Engaged with children throughout playtime, meals, and naptime.
- Managed caregiving activities such as diaper changes, potty training, and feeding.
- Tracked children's conduct and managed any problems.
- Collaborating with parents and communicating updates on their child's progress.
- Maintaining a clean and organised childcare space.
- Creating a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Ensuring the health and safety of all children under care.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment to promote child development and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's individual learning needs and goals.
- Monitored children's progress through observations and assessments to tailor educational strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of learning spaces, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Supported team members in delivering high-quality childcare services through effective communication.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching techniques and strategies.
Cleaner
Private Residential Home Cleaning
- Conducted detailed maintenance and cleaning operations in domestic environments.
- Executed cleaning tasks including dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming in designated spaces.
- Maintained hygiene standards in bathroom areas.
- Wiping down surfaces, such as countertops, tables, and appliances.
- Cleaning and polishing mirrors, windows, and other glass surfaces.
- Changing bed linens and making beds to ensure a fresh and inviting appearance.
- Emptying and disposing of trash and recycling bins.
- Organising and tidying up rooms to maintain a neat and orderly living space.
- Handling laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothes.
- Adhering to specific instructions and preferences provided by homeowners.
- Maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of clients' homes.
- Using safe and appropriate cleaning products and equipment.
Babysitting - In-house Care
Local Family
- Ensured safety and engaged in age-appropriate activities.
- Ensured children's safety and comfort by maintaining a supportive environment during parents' absence.
- Adapted quickly to children's needs, demonstrating flexibility in changing routines or activities.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
Casual Childcare Educator
Roxby Downs Children Centre
Roxby Downs, SA
07.2024 - Current
- Fostered nurturing environment to support children's emotional and social development.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities that enhanced cognitive skills and creativity.
- Collaborated with parents to develop individualized learning plans for each child.
- Monitored children's progress, providing constructive feedback and ongoing assessments.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a clean, organized classroom.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
Completed Year 10 - undefined
Roxby Downs Area School
Skills
- Positive, Caring and Supportive Attitude
- Strong Customer Service Skills
- Productive, Dedicated and Reliable
- Resourceful
- Great Time Management
- Solid Working Ethic
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Patience and Empathy
- Approachable
- Emotionally Supportive
Certification
- Actively working towards Early Childhood Education and Care Certification - Certificate lll and Diploma
- DCSI Clearance - Working with Children's Check
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- RRHAN-EC Certificate
- National Police Clearance
- CEG Education and Training - Successfully completed Working at Heights training certificate
- CEG Education and Training - Successfully completed Confined Space Training Certificate
- MADEC Education and Training - Successfully Obtained White Card
- MADEC Education and Training - RSG and RSA Certification Completed
Timeline
Casual Childcare Educator
Roxby Downs Children Centre
07.2024 - Current
Completed Year 10 - undefined
Roxby Downs Area School
Sentry
Olympic Dam BOC / SX Shutdown
Food & Beverage Attendant
Roxby Downs Community Club
Childcare Educator
Roxby Downs Early Learning Community Group
Cleaner
Private Residential Home Cleaning
Babysitting - In-house Care
Local Family