Neena Craigie
Mount Isa,QLD
Summary
I'm an organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
I'm a compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting a foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through a friendly approach, a patient demeanor, and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic, and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. I'm a creative and energetic Early Childhood Educator, professionally devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development.
Friendly, supportive, and motivated, with a strong desire to promote student potential. Offering a number of years of experience, with a passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students, and caregivers.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cleaning Supervisor
Nancy Drew Cleaning
Mount Isa, QLD
07.2019 - Current
- Updated policies and procedures related to cleaning services in order to remain compliant with industry regulations.
- Created schedules, shift reports and other business documentation to coordinate housekeeping needs.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Managed daily cleaning operations and staff of up to 10 cleaners.
- Ensured that all required health, safety, sanitation regulations are followed by staff members.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal laws pertaining to hazardous waste disposal methods and practices.
- Assisted with training new employees on safety protocols, cleaning techniques, and job duties.
Childcare Lead Educator
St Paul's Lutheran Childcare Centre
Mount Isa, QLD
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with parents to ensure their needs were met when it came to the care of their children.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Worked closely with other staff members to plan age-appropriate activities that promote physical, mental and emotional growth in children.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or seminars focused on early childhood education topics.
Childcare Lead Educator
GoodStart
Mount Isa, QLD
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with parents to ensure their needs were met when it came to the care of their children.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Worked closely with other staff members to plan age-appropriate activities that promote physical, mental and emotional growth in children.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or seminars focused on early childhood education topics.
Childcare Educator
Mount Isa Day and Nursery Kindergarten
Mount Isa, QLD
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
- Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and encourage children's learning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Assistant Manager
Hungry Jacks
Mount Isa, QLD
08.2015 - 09.2023
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
Childcare Educator
St Paul's Lutheran Childcare Centre
Mount Isa, QLD
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
- Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and encourage children's learning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Assistant Manager
Subway
Mount Isa, QLD
01.2004 - 07.2015
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
Childcare Educator
St Paul's Lutheran Childcare Centre
Mount Isa, QLD
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
- Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and encourage children's learning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Utilized educational software and technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
Education
Bachelor - Early Childhood Care And Education
Federation University Australia
VIC01-2025
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
GC Institute
Gold Coast, QLD09-2024
Certificate 111 - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE Queensland
QLD08-2023
Skills
- Job tracking
- Recruitment and hiring
- Invoicing
- Task delegation
- Waste management
- Scheduling and planning
- Health and safety
- Budgeting and cost control
- Payroll
- Performance evaluation
- Team building
- Health and safety compliance
- Performance improvements
Affiliations
- Love going walking with my Husband
- Spending time with our Grandchidren
- Just love to be kept busy-overall
Accomplishments
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Safe Chemical Certificate
- Emergency Procedures and Response in Early Education and Care
- Level 1 Legal and Practical Response to Child Abuse, Long Day Care (QLD)
- Safe sleep practices for babies and toddlers
- Work, Health, and Safety for Educators (National)
- Cued Articulation Course
- Cultural Responsiveness Competency Training
- Supervised a team of 10 staff members
Certification
- Driver's License C Class (Manual)
- Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Studying Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
References
Dinnah Nyambane
0450 779 544
Friend - Ex Co Worker, GoodStart, Mount Isa
Kiarra Spreadborough
0497 476 467
Relative - Ex Co Worker GoodStart, Mount Isa
St Paul's Lutheran Childcare Centre
Noelene Devainu Geno
0467 173 194
Friend - Ex Co Worker GoodStart, Mount Isa
Tim Nichols
0425 852 580
Ex Supervisor Hungry Jacks Mount Isa
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Lead Educator
St Paul's Lutheran Childcare Centre
10.2024 - 12.2024
Childcare Lead Educator
GoodStart
02.2024 - 10.2024
Childcare Educator
Mount Isa Day and Nursery Kindergarten
08.2023 - 02.2024
Childcare Educator
St Paul's Lutheran Childcare Centre
01.2023 - 08.2023
Cleaning Supervisor
Nancy Drew Cleaning
07.2019 - Current
Assistant Manager
Hungry Jacks
08.2015 - 09.2023
Childcare Educator
St Paul's Lutheran Childcare Centre
01.2008 - 12.2010
Assistant Manager
Subway
01.2004 - 07.2015
- Driver's License C Class (Manual)
- Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Studying Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor - Early Childhood Care And Education
Federation University Australia
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
GC Institute
Certificate 111 - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE Queensland
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