Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteer with North Queensland Wildlife Care Inc.
Certification
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Marlinda Squires

Childcare
Townsville,Qld

Summary

Compassionate Educator with 22 years of experience. Fantastic multitasker with skill in monitoring safety, progress and growth while providing exciting, educational and welcoming learning environments. Committed to a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Lead Educator

Mount Louisa Childcare
Townsville Mount Louisa , Qld
07.2017 - 07.2022

Contact: Pamela Holman 041 417 804 131 or

Andrea Hayes 041 437 784 492

  • Communicated frequently with parents, children and other Educators to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Created and developed learning programs to meet children's needs.
  • Modified lessons and program to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Developed and implemented routines to address varying children's needs.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of learning to keep students engaged.
  • Participated in Staff meetings to provide input to colleagues about children's achievement and improvement.
  • Maintained accurate and complete records for children in Junior Toddler Room ages 18mths to 3yrs

Childcare Lead Educator

Puddleducks Play To Learn
Townsville Deeragun, QLD
08.2007 - 07.2017

Contact: Stacey Murray or Sally Sommerville Faust 07 4774 4933

  • Fostered children's curiosity and interest through creative hands-on experiences.
  • Maintained accurate and complete records for children in Junior Kindy Room setting ages 3-4yrs
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of learning to keep children engaged.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet children's learning needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents their children and other Educators to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Childcare Assistant

Springdale Heights Preschool
Albury Lavington
01.2002 - 12.2005
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behavior's and areas in need of improvement, implementing behaviors redirection where appropriate.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
  • Created learning environments inside/outside

Education

Year 11 Pass - HSC

Mount Clear Secondary College
Ballarat, VIC
12.1991

Diploma of Childrens Services - Childcare

Kath Dickson of Early Childhood Studies
Townsville, QLD
11.2010

Skills

  • Computer Proficiency
  • Educational Settings
  • Imaginative Play Promotion
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Sanitation and Hygiene
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Early Childhood Education Knowledge
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Foundational Knowledge
  • Creating Safe Learning Environments

Volunteer with North Queensland Wildlife Care Inc.

I have been involved with NQWC for over three years which rescues, rehabilitates and releases our injured, orphaned or ill native fauna.


Certification

  • Satement of attainment through Traxion training in Building Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Education and Care skill set CHCSS00072
  • Satement of attainment through Traxion training in Team Leader skill set CHCSS00091
  • Satement of attainment through Traxion training in Team Leader skill set CHSS00090
  • Infection Control Training- Covid 19
  • Child protection Training- Domestic & Family violence and the impact on Children
  • First response Fire Safety Training
  • Quality Area 6- Communicating with Families about sensitive topics
  • Reflecting on risk-E-COURSE
  • Cross cultural awareness training -Torres Strait Islander Perspective

Timeline

Childcare Lead Educator

Mount Louisa Childcare
07.2017 - 07.2022

Childcare Lead Educator

Puddleducks Play To Learn
08.2007 - 07.2017

Childcare Assistant

Springdale Heights Preschool
01.2002 - 12.2005

Year 11 Pass - HSC

Mount Clear Secondary College

Diploma of Childrens Services - Childcare

Kath Dickson of Early Childhood Studies
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