Hi, I’m
Maria Del Pilar Carvajal Melo
Kangaroo Point
Summary
As an childcare educator with three years of nanny experience, five years as a Sunday school teacher, and a year as a teacher's aide in a Spanish school, I bring a diverse skill set to the table. Eager to learn and grow professionally, I am actively seeking a full-time position that offers challenges. My bilingual proficiency, emphasis on achievements, and enthusiasm for contributing to children's development make me a strong candidate.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Henderson Family
Private Nanny
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to the children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Taught children Spanish as a second language.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Timber Tots Childcare
Child Care Educator
06.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Engage and supervise the children.
- Assist the room leader with gather materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Assist children in daily routines, rest periods and mealtimes.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Disfruta Las Feijoas - Omar Camilo Quintero M.
Agricultural Advisory Officer
10.2014 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Informed management of concerns with production operations.
- Checked facilities for compliance with sanitation and disposal procedures as part of comprehensive inspections.
- Verified transportation and handling procedures met regulatory requirements.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to farmers and agricultural businesses.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Oil Services And Supplies Ltd.
Accounting Assistant
01.2012 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
Inversiones Viacar Ltda En Liquidacion
Accounting Assistant
12.2008 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
Ingeniería De Productos Mecánicos - Mecaning SAS
Administrative Assistant
03.2008 - 12.2008
Job overview
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Goodstart Early Learning CentreBrisbane - Adelaide Street, QLD
Vocational placement
11.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
IEP Spanish MinistryBrisbane, QLD
Assistant Teacher - Volunteer
09.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
Education
Queensland Academy of Technology - QATBrisbane, QLD
Diploma from Early Childhood Education
08.2022
Queensland Academy of Technology - QATBrisbane, QLD
Certificate III from Early Childhood Education
04.2021
SPC Brisbane English SchoolBrisbane, QLD
General English from Languages
05.2020
Universidad Nacional Abierta Y A Distancia - UNADBogotá, Colombia
Agroforestry Engineer from Agricultural
09.2016
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje - SENAMosquera Cundinamarca, Colombia
Diploma from Agroecology
09.2014
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje - SENABogotá, Colombia
Certificate from Logistics Supervisor
10.2009
Skills
- Educational Support
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- First Aid/CPR
- Storytelling and Crafts
- Sunday School teacher
- Calm Under Pressure
- Patience and Empathy
- Team Collaboration
- Fluent in Spanish
Additional Information
Sunday School teacher and Spanish teacher aid - IEP BRISBANE
Hobbies - Photography
Timeline
Child Care Educator
Timber Tots Childcare
06.2022 - 08.2022
Private Nanny
Henderson Family
03.2021 - Current
Vocational placement
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
11.2020 - 12.2020
Assistant Teacher - Volunteer
IEP Spanish Ministry
09.2019 - 12.2020
Agricultural Advisory Officer
Disfruta Las Feijoas - Omar Camilo Quintero M.
10.2014 - 08.2018
Accounting Assistant
Oil Services And Supplies Ltd.
01.2012 - 07.2012
Accounting Assistant
Inversiones Viacar Ltda En Liquidacion
12.2008 - 12.2011
Administrative Assistant
Ingeniería De Productos Mecánicos - Mecaning SAS
03.2008 - 12.2008
Queensland Academy of Technology - QAT
Diploma from Early Childhood Education
Queensland Academy of Technology - QAT
Certificate III from Early Childhood Education
SPC Brisbane English School
General English from Languages
Universidad Nacional Abierta Y A Distancia - UNAD
Agroforestry Engineer from Agricultural
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje - SENA
Diploma from Agroecology
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje - SENA
Certificate from Logistics Supervisor
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