maya barclay
Grafton,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Bright Sparks, adept at fostering safe, nurturing environments and enhancing children's social skills through play-based learning. Skilled in classroom management and parent-teacher communication, I can help in creating customized strategies for diverse learners, ensuring every child feels secure and valued.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Bright Sparks
04.2023 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
Crew Member
Macdonals
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
Wait Staff Member
Clock Tower
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
Crew Member
Macdonals
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
Grafton Tafe
Grafton, NSW09-2024
High School Diploma -
Grafton High School
Grafton, NSW11-2021
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Lesson planning
- Gross motor skills
- Maintaining safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Sensory activities
- Fine motor skills
- Behavioral modeling
Certification
First-aid trained
CPR trained
Food handling course
WWC
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Bright Sparks
04.2023 - Current
Wait Staff Member
Clock Tower
06.2021 - 07.2022
Crew Member
Macdonals
05.2020 - 12.2022
Crew Member
Macdonals
04.2015 - 03.2020
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
Grafton Tafe
High School Diploma -
Grafton High School
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