Energetic and compassionate with natural ability to connect with children and create positive, nurturing environment. Knowledgeable in child development and safety, with strong skills in communication and organization. Dedicated to fostering growth and learning, ensuring safe and supportive atmosphere for children.
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MATT
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Rainbow Club
Swim Instructor Trainee
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
- Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalized lesson plans.
- Addressed behavioral issues promptly using a fair and consistent approach, fostering a respectful learning environment for all participants.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students requiring additional assistance in mastering specific skills or techniques.
- Utilized various teaching aids such as kickboards, fins, pull buoys, or noodles to provide targeted support for specific skill acquisition among students at various competency levels.
- Supported swimmers in overcoming fears and building water confidence.
bruce bridge early childhood centre
Childcare Educator Student
06.2024 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
- Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
- Encouraged independence among the kids by allowing them to make decisions on their own within limits set by adults.
- Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
- Monitored individual children during play times and ensured that everyone was included in activities.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices among the children including hand washing before meals.
- Read stories aloud to the kids both individually and collectively during story time sessions.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
self employed
Private Nanny
02.2024 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Ad-hoc babysitting
06.2023
Job overview
- Caring for an 11 year old boy and an 8 year old girl
- Play games and participate in different activities with the children
- Prepare, serve and supervise meals
- Assist the children as needed in their evening routine
- Read bedtime stories with the children ensure that they are in bed and asleep as per their regular routine.
Caring for an 8 year old girl
07.2023
Job overview
- Assist with getting ready and preparing for school
- Responsible for taking the child to and from school
- General house cleaning
- Running errands
- Provide assistance with homework and test preparation
- Prepare educational activities.
Ad-hoc care then weekly Manny
06.2023
Job overview
- Caring for two girls who are currently 5 and 6 years old
- Prepare, serve and supervise snacks and meals
- Plan different outdoor play based activities for the children
- Play games and read books with the children.
Education
Royal Life Saving AustrliaCanberra, ACT
No Degree from Swim Teaching
03-2025
University Overview
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Positive discipline methods
- Technology supervision strategies
- Safe transportation practices
- Sibling rivalry management
- Household management
- Emotional support techniques
- Special needs experience
- Meal preparation
- First aid
- Schedule management
Timeline
Swim Instructor Trainee
Rainbow Club
10.2024 - Current
Childcare Educator Student
bruce bridge early childhood centre
06.2024 - 07.2024
Private Nanny
self employed
02.2024 - 07.2024
Caring for an 8 year old girl
07.2023
Ad-hoc babysitting
06.2023
Ad-hoc care then weekly Manny
06.2023
Royal Life Saving Austrlia
No Degree from Swim Teaching
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