Samantha GIACOBBE
TRARALGON,VIC
Summary
Caring Early Childhood Educator with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for working in the early years sector. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. I am a self motivated individual who enjoys working and interested in learning new skills along the way.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
LATROBE CITY
TRARALGON, VIC
2002.02 - Current
- Provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children 0- 5 years old.
- Collaborate with parents daily to discuss their child's progress, concerns and celebrate their childs achievements.
- Maintain accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
- Foster an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Attend team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Organize indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Develops age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for children 0- 5 years old children.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and emotional security.
- Facilitated a safe and nurturing environment conducive to early childhood learning and exploration.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- High standard of children's supervision.
- Contribute to the children's program which is completed on th computer program XPLOR.
- Experience in an administration office role and generally complete office duties when needed.
- Follow policies within our service and adhere to them.
- Daily communication with my fellow educators, the families and outside professionals.
- Attend professional development ; attend personal workshops and monthly staff meetings.
Integration Aide
St Paul's Anglican Grammer School
TRARALGON, VIC
2021.01 - 2021.07
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and other professionals on a daily basis.
- Provided guidance and supported the students with their learning and helped them to manage any classroom tasks.
- Assisted with developing behavioral interventions that were implemented across settings.
- Generally helped out with any tasks that may be presented to me from senior staff.
Delicatessen Attendant
Woolworths
Moe, VIC
1998.01 - 2005.01
- Greeted customers, answered their questions and provided them with assistance.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment at the end of each shift.
- Informed management of any safety hazards or customer complaints immediately.
- Ensured that all customer service standards were met or exceeded during each shift.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services offered or product availability.
- Adhered to health code regulations while preparing food items.
- Interacted positively with customers and coworkers to build professional relationships.
Education
DIPLOMA IN CHILDRENS SERVICES -
TMB TRAINING
2008-01
CERTFICATE 3 IN CHILDRENS SERVICES -
GIPPSTAFE
2005-01
LOWANNA COLLEGE
1999-01
Skills
- EXPERIENCE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
- EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SECTOR
- CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
- OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Certification
- Working with Children Check Exp- 28/05/2028
- Full First Aide Exp- 25/11/2024
- Full drivers License
Referees
- Gemma Albanese - 0408 089 737
- Helen Zandona - 0478 689 208
Interests & Hobbies
- Gardening
- Nature/ Adventuring
- Family time
Timeline
Integration Aide
St Paul's Anglican Grammer School
2021.01 - 2021.07
Early Childhood Educator
LATROBE CITY
2002.02 - Current
Delicatessen Attendant
Woolworths
1998.01 - 2005.01
DIPLOMA IN CHILDRENS SERVICES -
TMB TRAINING
CERTFICATE 3 IN CHILDRENS SERVICES -
GIPPSTAFE
LOWANNA COLLEGE