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Melissa McCallum

Salisbury Downs,SA

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative individual with a solid understanding of child development, EYLF, and the NQS. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with children from diverse backgrounds. Experienced in developing engaging experiences stem from children's interest. Currently studying a Bachelor in Early Childhood to further develop as an educator and learn additional information to better support children.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Diploma Qualified Educator

Emali Early Learning Centre Salisbury
05.2015 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with both children and families, provide a safe, nurturing environment
  • Responsible person: opening and closing, ensuring ratio is kept, supporting other staff
  • Communicated daily to parents either verbally or through Xplor to update them on their child's day and progress
  • Monitored children's needs and implemented techniques to support children with additional needs
  • Collaborated with colleagues to ensure that the needs of all children were being met
  • Developed programs that were play-based using the children's interests to enhance learning experiences
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
  • Complete statement of learning for students transitioning to school
  • General cleaning and nappy changes
  • Including data to the QIP and completing an observation on all children once a month

Educator

Walkley Heights Child Care Centre
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Implemented experiences from the team leader's program
  • Wrote observations and learning stories about the children
  • General cleaning and nappy changes
  • Supported children emotional needs

Crew Trainer

McDonalds Elizabeth Foodcourt
03.2011 - 07.2014
  • Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
  • Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
  • Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
  • Opened and closed the store with the manager
  • Customer service at the front included taking orders, making drinks, and packaging orders
  • Kitchen work included cooking and making burgers
  • General cleaning

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) -

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
11.2025

Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care -

Australian Child Care Career Options
02.2016

Certificate III in Children's Services -

Australian Child Care Career Options
SA
11.2014

Skills

- Punctual and polite

- Great teamwork skills

- Determined, dedicated and take pride in my work

- Quick learner

- Continuing to improve my education and skills

- Knowledge in child development

References

Jacinta Jade

0422 624 540

Colleague at Emali Early Learning Centre Salisbury


Steph Sidari

0421 951 724

Previous assistant director at Emali Early Learning Centre Salisbury


Rebecca Thorvaldsson

0403 271 566

Friend (school teacher at Catherine McAuley Primary School)


Timeline

Diploma Qualified Educator

Emali Early Learning Centre Salisbury
05.2015 - Current

Educator

Walkley Heights Child Care Centre
05.2014 - 05.2015

Crew Trainer

McDonalds Elizabeth Foodcourt
03.2011 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) -

University of South Australia

Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care -

Australian Child Care Career Options

Certificate III in Children's Services -

Australian Child Care Career Options

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