Nia Ludik
Albany,WA
Summary
Attentive and passionate childcare volunteer with extensive experience supervising, assisting, and caring for children of various ages. Committed to promoting child learning through active and enjoyable activities. Strong organiser who is always ready to jump into either a supporting or leading role in order to maximise team dynamics.
I am someone who believes all children are special and just need someone to see it and nurture that unique spark in each young individual.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Albany Youth Changemakers Student Board Member
Albany Youth Changemakers Initiative
Albany, WA
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinate planning and implementation of community school event with various student leaders.
- Engage in discussions addressing community concerns and identifying solutions.
- Deliver hands-on support during event to enhance participant experience.
Student Study Club Leadership Volunteer
Australian Christian College
Albany, WA
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated weekly afterschool study club for Year 8 and Year 9 Math students.
- Provided targeted support to students facing academic challenges.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas needing improvement.
Student Leadership
Australian Christian College
Albany, WA
02.2025 - Current
- Organized and facilitated fundraising events, including stalls and daily activities.
- Collaborated in weekly school sausage sizzles, providing hands-on assistance and administrative support.
- Supported lunchtime clubs to boost student engagement.
- Evaluated policies and procedures for student leadership roles.
- Scheduled meetings with student leadership groups to discuss initiatives and peer support.
- Developed programs to foster community and leadership skills among high school students.
- Assisted in recruitment of new student leaders for the following year.
- Co-leader of the school's community portfolio
Entrepreneur- Small Business Owner
Self-employed
Pretoria, South Africa
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered reliable dog walking services to clients during absences.
- Provided care for various domestic animals at residences while owners travelled, all while providing regular communication on the wellbeing of the animals to the owners.
- Ensured safety and well-being of pets in non-home environments.
- Cared for clients' plants in their absence
Childcare Volunteer Leadership
Free Church
Pretoria, South Africa
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided leadership and support in educational settings for 20 children ranging from 2 to 13 years of age.
- Developed lesson plans that balanced learning objectives with student engagement.
- Facilitated inclusive teaching for primary children with special physical and learning needs.
- Completed coursework on special needs education to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Supervised children during night events, ensuring safety and engagement.
Horse Stable Hand Volunteer
Salisa Riding School
Perth, WA
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted primary-aged children during riding lessons to enhance skill development.
- Prepared horses for lessons, ensuring readiness for students.
- Maintained clean stables to promote a safe environment.
- Supplied fresh food and water to horses for optimal health.
- Assisted with grooming of horses before and after rides.
Education
High School Diploma -
Australian Christian College- Southlands
Albany, WA10-2025
Skills
- Classroom management and develop lesson plans
- Event coordination and community engagement
- Communication and social skills
- Team collaboration
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving
- Arts and crafts
- Multitasking and prioritisation
- Hygiene practices
- Early childhood education, support, and supervision
- Special needs care
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Leadership skills
- Mathematics support
- Language skills
- Patience and empathy
- Good time management
- Highly adaptable
Affiliations
- Has participated in tennis lessons
- Done horse riding and vaulting lessons
- Was involved in art classes
- Former netball competitor
- Travelled and lived overseas
- Performed as the lead character in a musical
Accomplishments
- Won Australian wide poetry competition Pens Against Poverty 2023
- Past first round of judging Write4Fun poetry competition 2022
- Awarded the Citizenship Award at Kingsway Christian College 2019
- Awarded the Classics Award at Australian Christian College (ACC) 2023
- Completed the Core Project and received the Core Project Award (ACC) 2023
- Achieved the Academic Excellence Award (ACC) 2022 & 2023
- Awarded with the Principal's Award (ACC) 2022 & 2023
- Presented with the Merit Award (ACC) 2024
- Awarded the Distinction Award (ACC) 2024
- Achieved the WA Commendation CEM Prize 2024
Certification
- Completed DoFoodSafely Course Certification
- Completion of a children special needs teaching course called The Nanny Movement
- Certification II in Children, Family, and Community completed in 2024
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Afrikaans
Elementary
Technology Proficiency
- Able to operate Microsoft
- Experienced in the use of Canvas
- Proficiency with the design platform Canva
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Albany Youth Changemakers Student Board Member
Albany Youth Changemakers Initiative
06.2025 - Current
Student Study Club Leadership Volunteer
Australian Christian College
03.2025 - Current
Student Leadership
Australian Christian College
02.2025 - Current
Entrepreneur- Small Business Owner
Self-employed
12.2024 - 01.2025
Childcare Volunteer Leadership
Free Church
09.2022 - 01.2025
Horse Stable Hand Volunteer
Salisa Riding School
02.2020 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Australian Christian College- Southlands
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