Stephanie Cox
Agnes Water
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator Assistant at First Steps Early Learning Centre, skilled in lesson planning and fostering emotional support. Successfully implemented age-appropriate activities, enhancing children's social development. Adept at maintaining a safe environment while collaborating with parents and staff to promote inclusivity and positive behavior, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Committed educator in early and adolescent learning environments, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in curriculum development, classroom management, and individualized instruction strategies. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring successful learning outcomes and positive student engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
First Steps Early Learning Centre
Agnes water
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted lead educators in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Supported children's emotional and social development through guided interactions.
- Maintained a clean and safe learning environment for children and staff.
- Observed and documented children's progress in learning activities daily.
- Engaged with parents to provide updates on children's daily experiences.
- Collaborated with team members to create inclusive classroom settings.
- Prepared educational materials and resources for various learning activities.
- Supervised children during outdoor play to ensure safety and engagement.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Helped maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment.
- Organized play areas, toys, and other learning materials to promote creative play.
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporate age-appropriate activities for pre-school aged children.
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in the classroom environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Provided assistance to children with their daily routines and activities.
- Observed children's development and reported any concerns to lead teacher.
- Provided feedback on student performance or behavior as requested by lead teacher.
- Facilitated social interactions among students during playtime or group activities.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations pertaining to health, safety, nutrition, and hygiene standards.
- Read stories, sang songs, played games, and assisted in crafts with groups of children.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians regarding students' progress or behavioral issues.
- Prepared snacks and meals for the children according to dietary guidelines.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies for improving educational programs.
- Encouraged language development skills among students through conversations about everyday topics.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, developmental milestones.
- Implemented individualized educational plans based on each child's needs.
- Assisted teachers with organizing field trips or special events related to curriculum topics.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and outdoor activities.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
Butchery Assistant
Agnes water Butchery
Agnes water
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted in meat preparation and packaging for customer orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
- Supported customer service by answering questions about products and cuts.
- Operated slicing and grinding machines for various meat products.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the butchery.
- Collaborated with team members to manage inventory and stock levels.
- Prepared specialty items based on customer requests and seasonal offerings.
- Trained new staff on basic butchery techniques and safety protocols.
- Adhered to all food safety regulations while preparing and handling meat products.
- Operated meat-slicing machine to produce deli slices for customers.
- Followed proper procedure when disposing of expired or spoiled items.
- Stocked shelves with freshly cut meats throughout the day.
- Weighed, priced, and packaged cuts of meat according to company standards.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about products and pricing.
- Organized inventory lists and checked deliveries against order forms for accuracy.
- Assisted in the preparation of meats, including cutting, trimming, and portioning.
- Trimmed fat from cuts of beef, pork, poultry, or fish as instructed by supervisor.
- Received customer payments at cash register and provided change when necessary.
- Cleaned work surfaces regularly to prevent cross contamination between raw and cooked products.
- Ordered supplies for the butcher shop as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of butchery workspace and equipment.
- Utilized sharp knives and other tools safely while preparing meats.
- Kept records of daily sales transactions in the computer system.
- Ensured compliance with health codes regarding storage temperature and sanitation.
- Inspected meats for quality assurance prior to packaging or display.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various types of meat cuts available in store.
- Rotated stock on shelves to ensure freshness and quality of product.
- Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
- Maintained fully stocked retail shelves while rotating perishable products to prevent expiration and waste.
- Used sizing guidelines to cut meat products and arrange pieces in trays.
- Supplied and trained personnel on matters of cleanliness, client interactions and various types of meat cuts.
- Accepted and examined quality and correctness of daily meat deliveries.
- Followed emergency procedures in event of workplace accidents.
- Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
- Trained employees on safety and protective clothing guidelines to minimize injuries.
- Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.
- Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
- Offered meaningful advice to customers regarding meat preservation and cooking methods.
- Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
- Prepared poultry for sale and consumption by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Trained new employees on cleanliness, client engagement strategies and various types of meat cuts.
- Rotated products to decrease chance of meat spoiling and reduce waste and loss of profits.
- Weighed, labeled and priced variety of cuts of meat for on-demand selections.
- Answered customer questions about specific products and cut meats to specifications.
- Cleaned meat preparation counters and butcher knives to avoid cross contamination.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Implemented cost-control measures to minimize waste and optimize profitability.
- Packaged, weighed, and labeled meat products accurately for retail sale.
- Trained new staff in butchering techniques, safety protocols, and customer service.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of butchering equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Education
Euka Future Learning Online
Agnes Water, QldSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Safety supervision
- Educational materials preparation
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Compliance assurance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Observational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Creative thinking
- Classroom organization
- Social studies
- Physical activity planning
- Emotional support
- Science exploration
- Language development
- Nutrition guidance
- Age-appropriate activities
- Music appreciation
- Child assessment
- Literacy promotion
- Curriculum planning
- Special needs support
- Outdoor education
- Child development expertise
- Creative lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Artistic expression
- Health and hygiene
- Mathematics foundation
- Positive reinforcement
- Storytelling techniques
- Nurturing environment
- Afterschool program leadership
- Outdoor play supervision
- First aid and CPR
- Social skills promotion
- Music and movement
- Creative teaching strategies
- Lesson implementation
- Fine motor skills development
- Health and safety
- Instructional support
- Classroom maintenance and inventory
- Music education
- Data analysis
- Student behavior and progress reporting
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity
- Electronic grading software
- Child safety
- Instructional materials creation
- Multitasking capacity
- Research skills
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Instructional strategies
- Adaptability
- Record keeping
- Excellent communication
- Analytical skills
- Child development associate certification
- CPR certified
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Online learning
- Interactive learning
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Individual Learning Plans
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Social studies education
- Group work facilitation
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Gross motor skills development
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Blue card
- On the last module of my Certificate III in early childhood education and care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
First Steps Early Learning Centre
05.2023 - Current
Butchery Assistant
Agnes water Butchery
01.2021 - 04.2023
Euka Future Learning Online