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
Rasmussen, QLD
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
Kelso, QLD
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
Railway Estate, Townsville
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