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Melissa McEnery

Randwick,New South Wales

Summary

Dedicated Childcare lead Educator provides children with safe and nurturing environment. Successful at working with children aged 2.5-12 and children with mild, moderate and severe learning disabilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Lead Teacher

Ballingarry Preschool & Afterschool
2020.11 - 2023.07
  • Supervised free play and other activities.
  • Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Applied positive behaviour management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts annd group activities.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of daily attendance, health and safety (i.e Medication) reports, emergency contact information and incident reports.
  • Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Documented children's growth and development.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.

Learning Support Assistant (Work Experience)

Ahalin National School
2020.09 - 2020.10

Developed and maintained positive, productive relationships with students.

  • Supported students in the use of technology to enhance their learning.
  • Supported lead teacher in lesson planning and learning activities.
  • Led small group sessions to help students review and practice concepts.
  • Collaborated with teachers and staff members to evaluate program success and alignment with student needs.
  • Completed clerical duties such as photocopying, typing and document filing to assist faculty throughout each workday.
  • Complied with policies regarding mandatory reporting, confidentiality and data protection.
  • Carefully established expectations and professional relationships with students to enhance independence and knowledge.

Special Needs Assistant (College Work Placement)

St. Maries Of The Isle Primary School
2019.09 - 2019.12
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.

Childcare Assistant (College Work Placement)

Greenmount Community Playgroup
2019.01 - 2019.05
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and [Type].
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Documented children's growth and development.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Early Years And Childhood Studies

University College Cork
Ireland
06.2020

Level 6 QQI Award - Special Needs Assisting

Further Education And Training
Ireland
06.2021

Skills

  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • Parent and Guardian Relations
  • Appropriate Age Group Experience
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Classroom Discipline
  • Sanitation and Hygiene
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable

Hobbies

Passionate interest in playing and watching sports. Outdoor Activities and exercise are other ways I like to spend my time.

Timeline

Childcare Lead Teacher

Ballingarry Preschool & Afterschool
2020.11 - 2023.07

Learning Support Assistant (Work Experience)

Ahalin National School
2020.09 - 2020.10

Special Needs Assistant (College Work Placement)

St. Maries Of The Isle Primary School
2019.09 - 2019.12

Childcare Assistant (College Work Placement)

Greenmount Community Playgroup
2019.01 - 2019.05

Bachelor of Education - Early Years And Childhood Studies

University College Cork

Level 6 QQI Award - Special Needs Assisting

Further Education And Training
Melissa McEnery