Sophie Mack
Warrnambool,VIC
Summary
I am a warm, friendly and reliable worker. I get along well with everyone of all ages, like working in a team and give my best to my employer. I am reliable, punctual and have demonstrated an excellent work ethic.
I have a current
- Working with children's check
- First aid and CPR Certificate
- Drivers license
- Police Check
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 3 year background working with students at junior and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behaviour and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
08.2024 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Education Assistant
Merri River School
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library, and playground.
Before and After School Care Assistant
Achieve Southwest
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Kept children between ages of 6 and 14 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
In-Home Nanny
We Need a Nanny
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Childcare Educator
Honeypot Childcare Centre
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Junior Retail Assistant
Bed Bath N' Table
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Customer Service Cashier
Kmart
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Arranged and replenished service desk displays and merchandise racks to maintain appearance of store.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
Certificate - Education Support
South West Institute of TAFE
VIC01-2023
Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education
Wdea Works/are Able
Warrnambool, VIC01-2022
Certificate - Finished Year 12
Emmanuel College
Warrnambool, VIC12-2020
Certificate - Community Services
South West Institute of TAFE
Warrnambool, VIC01-2020
Skills
- Caring and understanding
- Encouraging participation and Inclusivity
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Safety monitoring and management
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable, responsible,friendly and easy going
- Adaptable and flexible
- Positive role model
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
08.2024 - Current
Before and After School Care Assistant
Achieve Southwest
06.2023 - 01.2025
Education Assistant
Merri River School
01.2023 - Current
In-Home Nanny
We Need a Nanny
09.2022 - 01.2023
Junior Retail Assistant
Bed Bath N' Table
12.2021 - 01.2022
Childcare Educator
Honeypot Childcare Centre
03.2021 - 08.2022
Customer Service Cashier
Kmart
10.2018 - 03.2021
Certificate - Education Support
South West Institute of TAFE
Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education
Wdea Works/are Able
Certificate - Finished Year 12
Emmanuel College
Certificate - Community Services
South West Institute of TAFE