Megan Matthews
Stratton
Summary
Committed, goal-oriented and Organized personnel with a proven track record of providing exceptional care in any environment. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Bringing proven ability to promote organization and constant strive to learn and grow not only for myself but for each and every child in my care. Self-motivated work ethic with the ability to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Educator
Wildflowers Early Learning Centre
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
Senior Educator, Part Time
Stratton Early Learning Centre
10.2021 - Current
- Building positive reciprocal relationships with young children and child observations
- Planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities/programs
- OSHC Program creating
- Ensuring the health and safety of children
Support Wokrer
My Supports
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Admin Duties
Catercare
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Greeting and assisting all guests upon arrival, departure and with any queries
- Creating checklists for various departments onsite
- Compiling daily/weekly reports
- Assisting Site Manager with tasks and updating them with relevant information
- Data Entry using Excel and Google Drive
- Managing Maintenance request forms and forwarding them to Groundskeeper
- Account Reconciliations/ Invoices/ Banking
- Incoming and outgoing mail
- General Office duties
- Assist the broader team as required in all areas including utility duties
- Managing and responding to emails
- Checking and arranging site arrivals and departures using SAMS and Workforce
- Monthly Stocktake
- Organising freight
- General office cleaning and retail stock refill
- Barista Catering
- Retail serving
FIFO Utility
Catercare
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Greeting and assisting all guests upon arrival, departure and with any queries
- Creating checklists for various departments onsite
- Compiling daily/weekly reports
- Assisting Site Manager with tasks and updating them with relevant information
- Data Entry using Excel and Google Drive
- Managing Maintenance request forms and forwarding them to Groundskeeper
- Account Reconciliations/ Invoices/ Banking
- Incoming and outgoing mail
- General Office duties
- Assist the broader team as required in all areas including utility duties
- Managing and responding to emails
- Checking and arranging site arrivals and departures using SAMS and Workforce
- Monthly Stocktake
- Organising freight
- General office cleaning and retail stock refill
- Barista Catering
- Retail serving
Operation Support/Admin
Wedderburn Scales
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Answering phone calls and assisting with enquiries
- Processing invoices using Pronto raising and scheduling jobs
- Filing and archiving
- Creating and entering quotes
- Data Entry
- Timesheet Entry
- General bookkeeping
- Setting up accounts
- Raising purchase orders
- Ordering and transferring relevant stock
Senior Educator
Stratton Early Learning Centre
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Building positive reciprocal relationships with young children and child observations
- Planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities/programs
- OSHC Program creating
- Ensuring the health and safety of children
- Supervising and communication with children, colleagues and families
- Creating and enforcing policies and procedures
- Processing, filling out and filing documents on paper and Storypark
- Answering the phone and assisting with enquiries
- General cleaning and maintenance of the Centre
- OHS Officer, ensuring the premises is safe
General Office Assistant/Administrator
Swan Hills Concrete
12.2014 - 04.2019
- Answering phone calls and assisting with enquiries
- Processing invoices using MYOB
- Scheduling jobs
- Filing, archiving and data entry
Barista and Front of House
The Coffee Club
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Customer service and satisfaction
- Food and drink assembly
- Barista service
- General service and meet and greet
- Food preparation and kitchen hand assistance when required
- Ensuring the premises were safe and clean prior, during and post each shift
Educator, Casual
La Salle College
01.2011 - 01.2016
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Education -
Gold Star Childcare Training
01.2018
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education -
South Metropolitan Tafe
01.2016
Graduation Certificate -
La Salle College
01.2016
Skills
- Storypark
- Data entry
- PRONTO
- XAP
- Connect
- EYLF
- Learning outcomes
Trainingandcertificates
- Food safe Certificate, 2024
- Child protective workshop, 2024
- First Aid Certificate, 2023
- FMG Inducted, 2020
- National Police Clearance, 2020
- Responsible Serving of Alcohol (SITHFAB002), 2020
- Prepare to work safely in the Construction Industry (CPPCCWHS1001), 2020
- Supervisor Certificate (Education and Care Services National Law), 2018
- First Aid Certificate (HLTAID004), 2018
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, 2018
- Protective Behaviors Workshop, 2017
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, 2016
- Certificate II Hospitality, 2016
- Award of Distinction, 2016
- Graduation Certificate (La Salle College), 2016
References
- Lola Vai, Manager Wildflowers’s, 0432131112
- Ashleigh Hughes, Manager at Stratton Early Learning Centre, 0433 422 010
- Amanda Kerrison, My Supports, 0448 207 868
- Brad Schofield, Labels Representative at Wedderburn Scales, 0400 477 287
- Lorrelle Matthews, Owner of Swan Hills Concrete, 9294 2734
Professionalskillsandcompetence
- Exceptional organisation and coordination skills: demonstrated critical organisational and coordination skills through activities such as staff supervision.
- Experienced in Reports, Scheduled Reports, Custom Report Types Dashboards and, Scheduled Dashboards
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills: have the ability to communicate fluently both verbally and orally and able to maintain good relations with clients/families.
- Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines: demonstrated ability to handle high levels of workload and pressure
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team and adapting to changing requirements
- Ability to maintain good client/family relationships: demonstrated ability to provide efficient services and thus maintain strong and connecting relationships
- Time conscious and an excellent time manager: demonstrated ability to manage time, ensured punctuality and achieved all my allocated tasks on time
Timeline
Lead Educator
Wildflowers Early Learning Centre
08.2024 - Current
Senior Educator, Part Time
Stratton Early Learning Centre
10.2021 - Current
Support Wokrer
My Supports
09.2020 - 09.2021
Admin Duties
Catercare
02.2020 - 02.2021
FIFO Utility
Catercare
02.2020 - 02.2021
Operation Support/Admin
Wedderburn Scales
08.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Educator
Stratton Early Learning Centre
08.2015 - 08.2019
General Office Assistant/Administrator
Swan Hills Concrete
12.2014 - 04.2019
Barista and Front of House
The Coffee Club
02.2013 - 05.2016
Educator, Casual
La Salle College
01.2011 - 01.2016
Diploma of Early Childhood Education -
Gold Star Childcare Training
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education -
South Metropolitan Tafe
Graduation Certificate -
La Salle College
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