MELISSA WILKINSON
Farrer,Act
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with extensive experience in early childhood education, excelling in classroom management and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance child development through engaging activities and effective parent communication. Skilled in lesson planning and maintaining health standards, fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment for all children.
Personal - I am a mum of five children, aged 29 to 14. I am committed to nurturing each child's emotional. Social and academic growth. I firmly believe that children strive when they experience routine and consistency, as this helps them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator Ect Assistant 4-5 age group
Busy bees
Farrer, Act
01.2026 - Current
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure safety and promote positive behavior.
- Organised learning materials and play areas to enhance creative engagement.
- Assisted teachers in preparing educational resources for classroom use.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and behavioral concerns.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Led group activities, including storytelling, games, and crafts, to foster learning.
- Maintained cleanliness of classroom environments to support health standards.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic through reliability and effective multitasking.
Educator Ect Assisant 4-5 age group
Busy bees
Brisbane/Michelton, Qld
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure safety and promote positive behavior.
- Organised learning materials and play areas to enhance creative engagement.
- Assisted teachers in preparing educational resources for classroom use.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and behavioral concerns.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Led group activities, including storytelling, games, and crafts, to foster learning.
- Maintained cleanliness of classroom environments to support health standards.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic through reliability and effective multitasking.
Educator Ect Assistant 4-5 age group
Creative Play
Ferny Grove, QLD
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities.
- Provided assistance to children with their daily routines and activities.
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in the classroom environment.
- Organized play areas, toys, and other learning materials to promote creative play.
- Prepared snacks and meals for the children according to dietary guidelines.
- Read stories, sang songs, played games, and assisted in crafts with groups of children.
- Helped maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies for improving educational programs.
Housekeeping Cleaner
Self Employed
Samford, QLD
01.2000 - 11.2021
- Swept, vacuumed and mopped floors in residential homes.
- Cleaned bathrooms including toilets, sinks, showers and bathtubs.
- Disinfected countertops and appliances such as microwaves and refrigerators.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines.
- Transported supplies and equipment between job sites.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Complemented special requests from clients in a timely manner.
Assistant Baker
Donut King
Aspley, QLD
01.1995 - 12.1995
- Assisted head baker in creating recipes and new products.
- Maintained a clean, sanitary work area in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Stocked ingredients needed for daily baking production.
- Operated ovens and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Monitored quality of finished products to ensure they met standards set by the head baker.
- Prepared doughs for bread, rolls, muffins, pies, cakes and other baked goods.
- Decorated cakes with icing, glazes and toppings as requested by customers.
- Provided customer service at the counter by helping customers select appropriate items.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
- Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
- Adhered to all company policies and procedures regarding safety regulations, security measures, attendance policies.
Sales Assistant/Bakery Assistant
DCM
Brisbane City, QLD
12.1994 - 12.1995
Education
Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Education
Tafe
Brisbane, QLD11.2022
High School Diploma -
Craiglsea High School
Chermside, QLD12.1994
Skills
- Classroom organisation
- Emotional support
- Age-appropriate activities
- Special needs assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management alongside Ect
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Educational assessment
- Child supervision
- Parent communication
- Health standards maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Maintaining safety
References
Annette Mcbride, Director, Creative Play Ferny Grove, 0409512041
REFFERENCES
Justin Buckley (Centre director) Busy Bees Michelton 07 3556 7459
Margeret Ak (2ic) Busy Bees Michelton 07 3556 7459
Penny Breakspear (Ect I assisted ) Busy Bees Michelton 073556 7459
Timeline
Educator Ect Assistant 4-5 age group
Busy bees
01.2026 - Current
Educator Ect Assisant 4-5 age group
Busy bees
06.2024 - 12.2025
Educator Ect Assistant 4-5 age group
Creative Play
11.2021 - 12.2023
Housekeeping Cleaner
Self Employed
01.2000 - 11.2021
Assistant Baker
Donut King
01.1995 - 12.1995
Sales Assistant/Bakery Assistant
DCM
12.1994 - 12.1995
Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Education
Tafe
High School Diploma -
Craiglsea High School