Melissa Barnes
Werribee,VIC
Summary
Nurturing and kind Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting the foundations for life-long success. An ability to quickly develop rapport with children and families from diverse backgrounds through a friendly approach, patient demeanour and excellent communication skills. Exceptional work ethic and dedication to contributing to programming and documentation. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Assistant (Work Experience)
Little Blossoms Child Care and Kindergarten
2008.01
Child Care Assistant (Work Experience)
Quantin Binnah Community Centre
2008.01
Child Care Assistant (Work Experience)
Thomas Chirnside Primary School (Holiday Program)
2007.01
Child Care Assistant (Work Experience)
Snuggles Child Care and Early Learning Centre
2006.01
Early Childhood Educator
Bacchus Marsh Grammar Early Learning Centre (Woodlea Campus)
2017.01 - Current
Child Minder
Private
2004.01 - Current
- Preparing and cooking nutritional meals for the children
- Ensure house is kept clean and tidy at all times
- Bathing the children
- Entertaining the children, e.g.: games, reading books, art/craft, outside experiences
- Putting the children to bed
- Caring for children with additional needs (Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD)
- Caring for a family where the mother has physical disability
- Gaining skills and knowledge about educating, entertaining and caring for children in a responsible manner
- Being trusted to care for someone’s children
- Gaining skills and knowledge in avoiding and solving certain behavioural situations
Qualified Educator/Room Leader
Quantin Binnah Community Centre (OSH Program and Woodville Childcare)
2015.01 - 2016.01
Lead Educator/Educational Leader/3IC
Tarneit Early Learning Centre
2014.01 - 2015.01
Qualified Educator/Room Leader
Oorama Early Learning
2011.01 - 2014.01
Child Care Assistant/Qualified
Little Blossoms Child Care and Kindergarten
2008.01 - 2011.01
Education
Diploma - Education And Care
Victoria University
Werribee2010
Skills
- I am committed, hard working, reliable, and flexible in any position and am always eager to learn new skills that will help me grow professionally
- I believe in providing a safe, welcoming, nurturing, and aesthetically pleasing environment that provides children with the opportunity to build trusting relationships and friendships
- I am passionate about encouraging children to build their independence by providing opportunities to grow and learn through hands on experience
- I have excellent verbal and written communication skills. These skills have equipped me with the ability to effectively contribute to the programming and documentation cycle.
- I am confident in my ability to collect data on all children and analyse the data to extend each child's individual and group goals.
Verbal Referees
- Crystal Pink, Kindergarten Teacher, 0448-016-994
- Shelley Witecki, Ex Co-worker 0410-948-322
- Rebecca Weston, Co-worker, 0402-504-478
- Debra Hudson, Casual Employee, Care West (NDIS), 0434-718-378
Qualification And Training
- Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services, 2013, SELMAR Institute of Education
- Guiding children’s behaviour, 2012, Louise Porter
- VEYLDF (4 Module Training), 2012, Community Children
- Transform your learning spaces and create a sustainable environment, 2012, Lady Gowrie Victoria
- Training in Behaviour guidance, 2011, Lady Gowrie Victoria
- Diploma in Children’s Services, 2010, Victoria University
- Emergency Asthma Management, 2010, The Asthma Foundation Victoria
- Anaphylaxis Awareness Course, 2009, The Asthma Foundation Victoria
- Working With Children Check, 2008
- Certificate 3 in Children’s Services, 2008, Victoria University- Werribee Campus
- First Aid (Level 2), 2008, Victoria University- Werribee Campus
- Winner of Victoria University ECMS Bursary Award, 2008, Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS)
- VCE, 2007, Werribee Secondary College
- Certificate II in Community Services, 2006-2007, The Grange (Year 1), Werribee Secondary College (Year 2)
- Supportive Friends Program, 2005, Werribee Secondary College
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Bacchus Marsh Grammar Early Learning Centre (Woodlea Campus)
2017.01 - Current
Qualified Educator/Room Leader
Quantin Binnah Community Centre (OSH Program and Woodville Childcare)
2015.01 - 2016.01
Lead Educator/Educational Leader/3IC
Tarneit Early Learning Centre
2014.01 - 2015.01
Qualified Educator/Room Leader
Oorama Early Learning
2011.01 - 2014.01
Child Care Assistant (Work Experience)
Little Blossoms Child Care and Kindergarten
2008.01
Child Care Assistant (Work Experience)
Quantin Binnah Community Centre
2008.01
Child Care Assistant/Qualified
Little Blossoms Child Care and Kindergarten
2008.01 - 2011.01
Child Care Assistant (Work Experience)
Thomas Chirnside Primary School (Holiday Program)
2007.01
Child Care Assistant (Work Experience)
Snuggles Child Care and Early Learning Centre
2006.01
Child Minder
Private
2004.01 - Current
Diploma - Education And Care
Victoria University
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