Dedicated individual with a childcare and teacher aide background looking for a career change into a child and family focused role. Proud first nations women. Extensive experience advocating for my own children's medical and schooling needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer
Pine Rivers Bears Rugby League Club
01.2024 - Current
Replied to emails and enquires
Financials
Selling of merchandise and bar
Registrar
Worked collaboratively with a range of individuals to run a non for profit organisation
Work in conjunction with governing bodies to abide by rules and regulations
Home Duties
Stay At Home Mother
01.2010 - Current
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Great multitasker
Medical advocacy knowledge
NDIS knowledge
Teacher Aide
Education Queensland
01.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher Aide Assistant
Providing Support to students and teachers in a classroom environment
Supervision on lunch breaks.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Childcare Assistant
McDowall Village Childcare
04.2019 - 04.2020
Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
Receptionist
Black Arts
11.2010 - 03.2013
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Teacher Assistant - Trainee
Creative Play Childcare Centre
01.2010 - 11.2010
Working in the toddlers, and kindergarten room
Assisted for the period of class lessons with behaviour control, prompting
Supervising outdoor play
Helping construct activities around the children’s interested.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
Childcare Assistant - Trainee
Blackwood Street Community Childcare
01.2009 - 11.2009
Working in a range of rooms
Helping with organising school kids for before and after school care
Taught individual and small group lessons as directed by the group leader
Helped setting up indoor and outdoor experiences
Assisted with clerical work and record keeping.
Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Handled class records for attendance.
Education
First Aid And CPR Certificate
Paid Blue Card
Identify As An Indigenous Australian
Certificate III in Children’s Services
01.2011
Ferny Grove High School
01.2008
Skills
Collaborative Teamwork
Patience and Empathy
Parent-teacher relations
Positive Reinforcement
Age-Appropriate Activities
Strong Work Ethic
Time Management
Caring and Understanding
Active listener
Approachable
Efficient under pressure
Emotionally supportive
Special Needs Student Assistance
Child Development Understanding
Collaboration with teachers
References
Shannyn McInally, McDowell Village Childcare, 0413 442 246
OSHC Service Manager | Assistant Service Leader | at St Pauls Lutheran Outside School Hours CareOSHC Service Manager | Assistant Service Leader | at St Pauls Lutheran Outside School Hours Care