Shakira Steinert
Lyndoch,SA
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in age-appropriate communication, implementing inclusive classroom activities, and fostering emotional intelligence in children. Positive communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and co-workers for optimal learning outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Working Towards Certificate 3- Placement
Imagine Early Childcare and Kindergarten
Blakeview, SA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Applied active listening techniques to interactions with children, families, and coworkers.
- Guided children in developing basic literacy and math skills through playful learning activities.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Enforced naptime policies while monitoring sleeping children throughout the day.
- Observed each child's development progress, documenting any concerns or milestones achieved.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Assisted with dressing, toileting needs and personal hygiene tasks as needed.
Cafe All-Rounder
The Table Cafe
Lyndoch, SA
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
All-Rounder
Innamincka Hotel
Innamincka, SA
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers, and deposited the cafe's earnings at the bank.
Cafe Supervisor
Elsternwick
Melbourne, VIC
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and policies.
- Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
- Enforced sanitation protocols among all staff.
Food and Beverage Consultant
Vintner's Restaurant
Angaston, SA
02.2010 - 09.2018
- Maintained knowledge of wine list so that recommendations could be made based on customer preferences.
- Processed payments accurately using cash registers or POS systems.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
Education
Completed Year 12 -
Nuriootpa High School
Nuriootpa, SA11-2009
Skills
- Excellent, age-appropriate communication
- Active listening
- Empathy, patience, and compassion
- Decision-making skills
- Creative activity planning
- Physical stamina and perseverance
- Good understanding of NQS and EYLF
Certificates
- Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education
- First Aid and CPR qualified (refresher course booked)
- Asthma and anaphylaxis Certificate (booked)
- Working with Children's Check
- Child protection Training Certificate (refresher course booked)
- Do Food Safely Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Working Towards Certificate 3- Placement
Imagine Early Childcare and Kindergarten
09.2024 - 12.2024
Cafe All-Rounder
The Table Cafe
01.2022 - 10.2024
All-Rounder
Innamincka Hotel
05.2020 - 01.2022
Cafe Supervisor
Elsternwick
09.2018 - 03.2020
Food and Beverage Consultant
Vintner's Restaurant
02.2010 - 09.2018
Completed Year 12 -
Nuriootpa High School
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