Megan Macleod
Kelso,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Childcare Lead Educator
St Mary Mackillop ELC
04.2024 - Current
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Improved child behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for conduct.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Implemented creative teaching methods, capturing children''s interest and enhancing their educational experience.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Organized and executed successful parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual progress, concerns, or future goals for each child.
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies resulting in an orderly learning environment conducive to optimal growth and development.
Childcare Lead Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Improved child behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for conduct.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Implemented creative teaching methods, capturing children''s interest and enhancing their educational experience.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
- Promoted early literacy skills by incorporating storytime sessions into daily routines along with discussions about characters, plotlines, or themes from readings.
Childcare Lead Educator
Amazing Grace Early Learning
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Improved child behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for conduct.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Managed classroom materials effectively, ensuring organization and accessibility for both students and staff members alike.
- Implemented creative teaching methods, capturing children''s interest and enhancing their educational experience.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Established strong relationships with families, creating an open dialogue about their child''s progress and needs within the program.
Checkout operator/supervisor
Coles Supermarkets
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Manage and supervise store operations and staff
- Manage staff rosters
- Customer service, including management of complaints, refunds, exchanges
- Scan and pack products efficiently
- Cash handling including EFTPOS
- Assist in daily baking
- Safe handling of food and fresh produce
- Maintain clean working area
- Rotation of stock
- Stocktake.
Early Childhood Educator
ABC Learning Centres (WA)
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Support and provide education and care to children in care
- Observe and monitor children’s activities
- Prepare daily observations
- Encourage and engage children in educational activities
- Support and encourage children’s social development
- Assist children with toileting and hygiene
- Assist with food preparation
- Ensure a clean workplace
- Communicate with parents.
Education
Bachelor Of Early Childhood - Birth To Five Years
Charles Sturt University
OnlineDiploma - Early Childhood Education
Kool Kids Training College
Online 05.2023
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Kool Kids Training College
Online12.2021
Certificate III in Community Services -
TAFE QLD
01.2019
Skills
- Team management experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Understanding of hygiene practices and maintaining a clean work area
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Attention to detail
- Honest and loyal
- Patience and Empathy
- Classroom Organization
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum Planning
- CPR training
- Documentation And Reporting
- Early Childhood Education
- Project-based learning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
Certification
C Class Licence
CPR
First Aid
Blue Card
Police Clearance
Transport
reliable
References
- Marissa Cavallaro, Bakery Manager, Coles Supermarkets, 0402 864 584
- Destiny Taua, Early Childhood Educator, Goodstart Early Learning, 0498 973 449
- Priya Chandra, Personal Referee, 0415 723 072
Timeline
Childcare Lead Educator
St Mary Mackillop ELC
04.2024 - Current
Childcare Lead Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
03.2022 - 04.2024
Childcare Lead Educator
Amazing Grace Early Learning
02.2021 - 03.2022
Checkout operator/supervisor
Coles Supermarkets
01.2010 - 01.2018
Early Childhood Educator
ABC Learning Centres (WA)
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor Of Early Childhood - Birth To Five Years
Charles Sturt University
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Kool Kids Training College
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Kool Kids Training College
Certificate III in Community Services -
TAFE QLD