Sophie Pollard
North Lakes,QLD
Summary
My name is Sophie Pollard and I am 21 years old, currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of the Sunshine Coast. I have valuable experience in childcare and disability care and hold a qualification in Early Childhood education and care. I am a fast-learning, diligent and confident young person who thrives in fast-paced work environment. I hope to be given an opportunity to share these elements of myself and skills in a professional work environment as well as learn and develop my professional skills. Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Inclusive Support Service
- Administrating medication
- Witnessing the administration of medication
- Supporting the transportation of clients
- Providing personal physical care
- Assisting with household chores and cleaning
- Monitoring clients physical and mental health needs
- Assisting in hygiene tasks
- I worked one day a week plus extra shifts on a casual basis with Inclusive Support Services
- My job title was support worker, engaging with people from diverse backgrounds, ages and support requirements and needs
- This job required patience, kindness, resilience, responsibility, empathy as well as timeliness
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Volunteer at Headspace Redcliffe
Headspace
- Email: headspace.redcliffe@openminds.org.au
- Contact Number: (07) 3897 1897
Work placement at WASHWORX
- Email: info@washworx.com.au
- Contact Number: (07) 3284 9399
120-hour Vocational Work Placement
- Email: northlakes1@caperschildcare.com.au
Before and After School Care Educator
Helping Hands Network
12.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented curriculum-aligned activities.
- Provided constructive feedback on behaviours and play, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Interacted with parents to children's discuss progress and development.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Educator at Goodstart Early Learning
Goodstart Early Learning
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Build and maintain positive and reciprocal relationships with families and children
- Develop an awareness of early learning education program and practice
- Understand the National Quality Framework (NQF) and support the Senior Educator/Teacher to meet the requirements of the National Quality Standards (NQS) within the room
- Reflect the expected standards of behaviour as described in the organization’s principles and Code of Conduct
- Look for ways to improve current work practice and processes
- Respond positively to changing circumstances
- Recover from setbacks and be able to overcome obstacles and impediments
- Display a positive outlook in difficult situations
- I worked full time at Goodstart Early Learning for 1 year and 6 months
- I worked in Kindergarten (age 4 – 5) for my first five months at Goodstart and then moved into the Senior Toddler room (age 2-3)
- During my time at Goodstart I developed skills relating to patience, conflict management skills, collaboration skills, problem solving skills as well as reliability
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Science
University of The Sunshine Coast
The University Of The Sunshine Coast07.2025
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Strategix
02.2021
The Lakes College
01.2020
Skills
- Energetic, organized and innovative attitude towards activities and learning techniques
- Ability to think fast and adapt well to new environments and challenges
- Passionate about contributing positively to the well-being, education and development of children
- Coaching and Development
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Family Communication
Timeline
Before and After School Care Educator
Helping Hands Network
12.2023 - Current
Educator at Goodstart Early Learning
Goodstart Early Learning
08.2021 - 02.2023
Disability Support Worker
Inclusive Support Service
Volunteer at Headspace Redcliffe
Headspace
Work placement at WASHWORX
120-hour Vocational Work Placement
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Science
University of The Sunshine Coast
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Strategix
The Lakes College