Michayla Kerr
Summary
Motivated Childcare Professional experienced in guiding children and documenting their learning and development. Developed a responsible approach to tasks, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve goals on time. Delivered engaging activities to teach new skills, supporting children's emotional and social growth while holding current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Keen Kiddies
04.2023 - Current
- Achieved room leader role in toddler space at Keen Kiddies after starting as an assistant, demonstrating commitment to early childhood education.
- Managed toddler room operations and facilitated daily activities, promoting a safe and nurturing environment.
- Coordinated with staff and parents to foster children's development and well-being.
- Planning and observations
- Knowledge with OWNA
- Daily Updates
Childcare Assistant
Good-start Early Learning
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Achieved certificate III in early childhood education and care and began working with Goodstart in the babies space.
- I have also worked in the toddler space, being a key educator in both spaces providing meaningful and professional support and guidance to the children.
- Acted as health and safety captain of the centre, maintaining compliance with procedures and guidelines.
- Documented daily activities and observations of children in care.
- Conducted planning sessions and observations to enhance curriculum delivery.
- I served as health and safety captain of the centre, ensuring compliance with procedures and guidelines.
- Oversaw safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for children and staff.
- Monitored and enforced safety protocols, maintaining a secure environment for children and staff.
Childcare Assistant
Young Academics
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Started my traineeship for Young Academics in October 2018 and completed my certificate III in early childhood education and care.
- Advanced to responsible person at Young Academics, managing child-to-staff ratios to ensure compliance and optimal care throughout service.
- Managed ratio tracker to ensure compliance with staff-to-child ratios.
- Served as a floater to provide support across various rooms.
- Conducted planning and observations to enhance educational activities for children.
- Served as a floater to provide support across various rooms as needed.
- Utilized kinder-loop knowledge to enhance communication with parents about child development.
Pick and Packer
Formula Chemicals
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Picking and packing orders
- Assessed and organized inventory for accuracy
- Pallet wrapping
- Stocktaking
- Performed general cleaning of offices and lunch spaces to uphold a hygienic work environment
- Prepared pallets for shipment by wrapping them effectively
Education
Year 7 to 12 - Math, English, Timber, PDHPE, Childhood studies, Cooking, Agriculture and Music
Windsor High School
Windsor 01.2010 - 01.2017
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Child development planning
- Observation techniques
- Daily reporting
- Relationship building
- Program implementation
- Parental engagement
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- First aid certificate
- Team collaboration
- Emergency procedures
- Attention to detail
References
- Alishia Hubbard, Young Academics, Centre 2IC and room leader, 0401650972
- Deborah linter, Keen kiddies, Room assistant, 0438664148
- Vanessa Eastham, Young Academics, Area manager, 0452089298
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/08/98
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Keen Kiddies
04.2023 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Good-start Early Learning
06.2021 - 03.2023
Childcare Assistant
Young Academics
10.2018 - 02.2021
Pick and Packer
Formula Chemicals
10.2017 - 05.2018
Year 7 to 12 - Math, English, Timber, PDHPE, Childhood studies, Cooking, Agriculture and Music
Windsor High School
01.2010 - 01.2017