Nikita Blackman
Yarrabah,QLD
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
04.2022 - Current
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Offered parents daily reports outlining activities, behavior and accomplishments.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Discussed programs policies and practices to families and visitors.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Supported 2 classroom teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for group of 20 preschoolers.
- Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured students.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, addressing each child's unique needs and preferences
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and fostering positive interactions
- Assisted in monitoring children's progress by conducting regular observations and assessments as needed
- Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth
Police Liaison Officer
Queensland Police Station
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Liaise with both community members and police officers
- Connect with other organisation
- Attend general meetings
- Connected students and families with relevant resources at the school and in the community.
- Assisted students navigate school requirements and integrate into the system.
- Teamed up with various groups to optimize understanding of business and challenges.
- Answered calls and interacted with community members to provide information on advocacy services.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.
- Maintained records of taking notes of daily dispute
- Attending domestic violence jobs, search warrants, traffic offences and other duties
- General duties at the PCYC
- Patrolling the community.
- Organizing programs for youths
- Using ITAS, Qprime and Ignite
SAC Coordinator
Palm Island PCYC
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Sustained ideal staff-to-student ratio in center licensed for [1:15] children aged
- Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
- Planned and implemented educational programs for children.
- Carefully monitored children's play activities.
- Carefully identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Increased new enrollment and return enrollment
- Served as mentor to junior team members.
- Maintained developmentally appropriate environment.
- Participated in home visits, parent meetings and developmental screenings.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Made policy decisions in conjunction with daycare board
- Routinely picked children up from school and activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games.
- Familiarized parents with center’s policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
Teachers Assistance
Bwgcolman Community School
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviours.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping the classroom clean.
- Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day.
- Made nutritious snacks and meals for 20 children.
- Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
- Established and maintained a safe play environment for the children.
- Taught children personal care behaviours, including toilet training and feeding.
- Stayed current on all toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Continually encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Monitored educational progress by keeping detailed individual charts and files.
- Openly exchanged ideas and materials with co-workers.
- Completed morning classroom and play area opening duties.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits including eating, resting and toilet habits.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.
- Helped prepare daily lesson plans for activities and lessons. Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others. Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviours. Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Organized field trips to local parks, community events
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels. Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
- Implemented Reading, Hearing, Health programs to encourage student participation.
- Administered minor first aid to injured students.
Childcare Assistant
Mary Mackillop Daycare Centre
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors.
- Frequently substituted in office and classroom areas.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping the classroom clean.
- Created daily lesson plans for activities.
- Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day.
- Made nutritious snacks and meals for 40 children.
- Established and maintained a safe play environment for the children.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
- Continually encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Monitored educational progress by keeping detailed individual charts and files.
- Openly exchanged ideas and materials with co-workers.
- all ages infant, toddlers care experience.
Cashier
Melissa Lacey Shop
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Unboxed new merchandise.
- Assessed customer needs and responded to questions.
- Cleaned and straightened work area.
- Weighed food to determine correct pricing.
- Operated cash register with proficiency.
- Provided professional and courteous service at all times.
- Worked overtime shifts during busy periods.
Teacher Aide
St Michaels Catholic School
08.2009 - 12.2014
- Helped prepare daily lesson plans for activities and lessons.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Organized field trips to local parks, community events
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
- Implemented Reading, Hearing, Health programs to encourage student participation.
- Administered minor first aid to injured students.
Administration Officer
Kootana Womens Shelter
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion.
- Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to the building.
- Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office.
- Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Facilitated working relationships with co-tenants and building management.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.
- Received and screened an internal and external communications, including email and mail.
- Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - Year 12 Cerificate
Columba Catholic College
Charters Towers, QldHigh School Diploma - undefined
TAFE
Charters Towers, Qld2007
DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDCATION AND CARE
Cairns Tafe North
Palm Island, QLD2018
Certificate II & III - Police Liaision Officer
Queensland Police Service
Palm Island, QLD2019
Certificate II & III -
TAFE Queensland
Charters Towers, QLDCurrent Bluecard
Current First Aide Certificate And CPR
2024
CERT III EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
TAFE Queensland
Cairns, QLD2018
Skills
- Exceptional writing skills Travel administration
- Problem resolution
- Deadline-oriented
- Microsoft Office
- Spread sheet development
- Report analysis
- Staff motivation
- Employee training and development
- Patient charting
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Positive attitude
- Understands medical procedures
- Quick problem solver
- Front desk training
- Communicates effectively
- Listening skills
- Reading comprehension
- Behavior management techniques
- Positive and cheerful
- Active listener
- Classroom management
- Exceptional organizational skills Cert II Childcare
- Quick learner
- Self-directed
- Time management
- Professional and mature
- Strong problem solver
- Resourceful
- Dedicated team player
- Understands grammar
- Mail management
- Meeting planning
- Report writing
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Team leadership
Affiliations
- Anthony Kirkham
- Palm Island Police Station Sergeant
- mobile: 0419155007
- Marc Schneider
- Palm Island Police
- Mobile: 0452594554
- Bernadine Joinbee
- Yarrabah Daycare Director
- Mobile: 0448568105
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
04.2022 - Current
Police Liaison Officer
Queensland Police Station
04.2019 - 08.2022
SAC Coordinator
Palm Island PCYC
01.2018 - 03.2019
Teachers Assistance
Bwgcolman Community School
03.2017 - 01.2018
Childcare Assistant
Mary Mackillop Daycare Centre
01.2016 - 12.2017
Cashier
Melissa Lacey Shop
05.2014 - 06.2015
Teacher Aide
St Michaels Catholic School
08.2009 - 12.2014
Administration Officer
Kootana Womens Shelter
01.2009 - 08.2009
High School Diploma - Year 12 Cerificate
Columba Catholic College
High School Diploma - undefined
TAFE
DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDCATION AND CARE
Cairns Tafe North
Certificate II & III - Police Liaision Officer
Queensland Police Service
Certificate II & III -
TAFE Queensland
Current Bluecard
Current First Aide Certificate And CPR
CERT III EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
TAFE Queensland
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