Rachel Roberts
Australia
Summary
Positive and friendly aspiring childcare worker offering experience with kids from 0 to 5. Passionate about helping children learn and grow at an individual pace. Proficient in handling mealtimes, recess activities and quiet periods.
Adept at keeping children safe, secure and entertained. Practiced background in Childcare settings working independently or as part of a team.
Worked previously on 3 different placements through University continuing onto most recent childcare opportunity, looking to help children develop and grow social, emotional and physical skills and knowledge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Barista
Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates
06.2018 - Current
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
- Repaired minor issues and maintained Packaging Equipment and Sealing Machines for smooth functioning.
Casual Educator
Cleaver Kids Childcare & Kindergarten
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained safety and security of each child under care.
- Maintained orderly and clean facility spaces for workers and children.
- Assisted with meals by dishing food, pour drinks and layout out supplies such as plates, cups and napkins.
- Helped students with mealtimes by portioning out foods, opening containers and bringing supplies.
- Oversaw as many as 14 children each day.
- Kept facility areas clean and neat.
- Cared for up to 14 children between ages of 0 and 5.
- Monitored safety and behaviour of every child in care.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Facilitated child-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Education
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC07.2025
High School Diploma -
Balwyn High School
Balwyn North, VIC12.2020
Skills
- Retail Management
- Cash Register Operation
- Conflict Mediation
- New Hire Training
- Adaptive and Creative
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Ability to Adapt
- Educational Materials
- Individualized Instruction
- Opening and Closing Coordination
Timeline
Casual Educator
Cleaver Kids Childcare & Kindergarten
07.2023 - 12.2023
Casual Barista
Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Education
Swinburne University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Balwyn High School
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