Nicki Linton

Clyde North

Summary

Dedicated and versatile professional with experience across education, individual support, and customer service. Skilled in building positive relationships, providing exceptional care, and delivering high quality service in diverse environments. As a Lead Educator, I developed strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, ensuring the wellbeing and growth of children in my care. My background in support work highlights strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and the ability to provide tailored assistance to individuals with diverse needs. I bring a proactive attitude, a commitment to continuous learning, and a proven ability to thrive in both independent and team oriented roles.

Work History

Childcare Lead Educator

Headstart Early Learning

Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
Implemented positive reinforcement strategies and set clear expectations for conduct.
Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
Developed age appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Aspire Early Education

Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
Established strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Disability Support Worker

Favour and Care Disability

Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard free home environments.
Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.

Sales Assistant / Customer Servicde

Foot Locker

Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
Collaborated with team members to achieve a cohesive and efficient store environment.

Education

CPP40307 - Victorian Agents Representative Certificate

Entry Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

St Adams College

Cert III - Individual Support

St Adams College

Skills

Professionalism and ethics
Documentation and reporting
Client confidentiality
Disability services

Computer skills
Risk assessments
Team leadership
Safety management

Timeline

Childcare Lead Educator

Headstart Early Learning

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Aspire Early Education

Disability Support Worker

Favour and Care Disability

Sales Assistant / Customer Servicde

Foot Locker

CPP40307 - Victorian Agents Representative Certificate

Entry Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

St Adams College

Cert III - Individual Support

St Adams College