Naomi Cussen
Mudgee,NSW
Summary
Childcare professional with proven ability to create engaging, educational activities that promote children's physical, emotional, and social development. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, ensuring supportive and dynamic environment. Skilled in behavior management and fostering strong relationships with children and parents alike.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Educator
Milestones
Mudgee , NSW
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in planning and delivering lessons to students, using a variety of teaching methods.
- Provided feedback on student performance, monitored progress and kept records of assessment results.
- Organized classroom activities such as field trips, guest speakers and special events.
- Encouraged active participation from students by utilizing interactive teaching techniques.
Trainee Educator
Mudgee Little Leaners
Mudgee, NSW
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted in planning and delivering lessons to students, using a variety of teaching methods.
- Provided feedback on student performance, monitored progress and kept records of assessment results.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop lesson plans that met curriculum requirements.
- Encouraged active participation from students by utilizing interactive teaching techniques.
Apprentice Chef
Mudgee West Takeaway
Mudgee, NSW
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared, cooked and served meals according to recipes and menus.
- Assisted in ordering food supplies and maintaining inventories of ingredients.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as mixers, blenders, slicers, ovens, grills and fryers.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
Apprentice Chef
Paragon Hotel
Mudgee
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Prepared, cooked and served meals according to recipes and menus.
- Assisted in ordering food supplies and maintaining inventories of ingredients.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as mixers, blenders, slicers, ovens, grills and fryers.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
Crew Member
Bakers Delight
Mudgee
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Greeted customers upon arrival, provided menus and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
Barista
McDonald's
Mudgee
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
Education
Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care - Early Childhood Education And Care
Wave Learning
MudgeeCertificate 3, Commercial Cookery, Hospitality - Commercial Cookery
Mudgee Tafe
MudgeeCert 3 - Early Childhood Education
Affinity Education Group
Mudgee, NSW06.2025
Skills
- Efficient time management
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Flexible Schedule
- Reliable Transportation
- Excellent Communication
- Basic Math Skills
- Dependable and Reliable
- Team Player
- Outgoing and Friendly
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Anaphylaxis e-training
- Infection control training - Covid 19
- Food handler basics
- Safe chemical handling
- Red nose safe sleep basics for early childhood educators
- First aid
Contact
- Mudgee Little Leaners, Apprentice Chef, Mudgee, NSW, 2850
- Mudgee West Takeaway, Apprentice Chef, Mudgee, NSW, 2850
- Paragon Hotel, Customer Service, Mudgee, NSW, 2850
- Bakers Delight, Crew Member, Mudgee, NSW, 2850
- McDonald's, Barista
Education and Training
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References
- Michael Cussen, Mudgee West Takeaway, Owner, 0402 224 706, mickc1973@hotmail.com
- Kirsten Wood, Mudgee Little Learners, Childcare Educator, 0408 387 077, kirsten.elizabeth@live.com.au
- Briar-Rose McBride, Milestones Mudgee, Childcare Educator, 0402 060 408.
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Milestones
10.2023 - Current
Trainee Educator
Mudgee Little Leaners
01.2023 - 09.2023
Apprentice Chef
Mudgee West Takeaway
02.2021 - 01.2023
Apprentice Chef
Paragon Hotel
12.2019 - 01.2021
Crew Member
Bakers Delight
07.2019 - 04.2020
Barista
McDonald's
05.2018 - 04.2019
Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care - Early Childhood Education And Care
Wave Learning
Certificate 3, Commercial Cookery, Hospitality - Commercial Cookery
Mudgee Tafe
Cert 3 - Early Childhood Education
Affinity Education Group