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Susanna Minks

Summary

Focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Assistant

G8 Education
Spotswood, Victoria
05.2020 - 12.2025
  • Supported children's learning through engaging educational activities and play.
  • Collaborated with team members to plan age-appropriate curriculum activities.
  • Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and learning materials.
  • Prepared snacks and drinks for children during meal times.
  • Established and maintained a safe play environment for children.

Childcare Assistant

G8 Education
Altona North , Victoria
06.2015 - 05.2020
  • Engaged in professional development to enhance childcare practices and support child development.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, meals served, and medication administered to ensure compliance and child safety.
  • Contributed to staff meetings and training sessions to share insights and improve childcare skills among colleagues.
  • Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.

Childcare Assistant

Five Star Childcare & Early Learning Centre
Altona North , Victoria
02.2011 - 06.2015

Supported lead educator in planning and implementing daily routines and engaging activities for child development.

Engaged with families to provide updates on child development progress and foster open communication.

Maintained CPR and first aid certifications to ensure safety.

Obtained food handling certificate to support health standards.

Provided flexible shift coverage to ensure consistent support for team operations and child care needs.

Education

Certificate of Children's Services -

Lady Gowrie
Carlton, VIC
12-2010

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Footscray Girls Secondary College
Footscray, VIC
10-1993

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Professional development
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Parent communication
  • Educational planning

Affiliations

  • I like going for walks with my dog, I like to read different genre of books, I am very flexible with work hours and a team player.

Timeline

Childcare Assistant

G8 Education
05.2020 - 12.2025

Childcare Assistant

G8 Education
06.2015 - 05.2020

Childcare Assistant

Five Star Childcare & Early Learning Centre
02.2011 - 06.2015

Certificate of Children's Services -

Lady Gowrie

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Footscray Girls Secondary College
Susanna Minks