Tamika Martin
Summary
Caring Early Childhood Educator experienced in creating engaging and inclusive environments that foster child development. Achieved improved learning outcomes and increased parental involvement through effective communication and age-appropriate activity design. Focused on building strong teacher-child relationships and collaborating with colleagues to support educational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Coffs Harbour Community Preschool
Coffs Harbour
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated daily activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning needs of preschool children.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance children's learning experience and address individual concerns.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create interactive learning experiences that foster engagement and curiosity.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies to facilitate experiential learning and promote active participation among children.
Disability Support Worker
Ignite My Ability
Coffs Harbour
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted individuals with disabilities in daily living activities to promote independence and improve quality of life.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills and independence.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create care plans.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Delivered emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being and reduce feelings of isolation.
- Coordinated communication between clients and their families to ensure clarity in care and support needs.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families.
- Ensured a safe and clean living environment for all clients.
Barista
Zaraffas
Coffs Harbour
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Crafted custom coffee beverages aligned with customer preferences and recipes, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Operated espresso machines and grinders to ensure quality drinks.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Guided customers in menu selections and offered tailored product recommendations, improving overall dining experience.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and provided product recommendations.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and equipment throughout shifts.
- Coordinated service during peak morning hours, delivering efficient and calm customer interactions.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and managed register operations.
Department Manager
McDonald's
Coffs Harbour
09.2016 - 04.2022
- Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with service standards.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Oversaw scheduling to optimize staffing levels during peak hours.
- Implemented training programs to improve customer service skills among staff.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills in diverse environments.
- Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
- Ensuring procedures are being done correctly
- Ensuring the right work ethic is correct
- Ensuring crew are in a safe environment
- Practiced empathy and consideration towards team members and customers.
- Promoted inclusion by fostering a welcoming workplace culture.
- Answering the phone.
- Recognized for outstanding achievements in customer service.
- Skills;
- Listening and communicating
- Ability to learn
- Appearance and presentation
- Working with others
- Consideration
- Inclusion
- Quality of work
- Achievements;
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to foster positive client relationships.
- McCafe of the year - 2018
- Coached and trained new staff members on department policies and procedures to enhance team compliance.
- Executed safety protocols and company procedures.
Education
Diploma In Early Childhood Education And Care - Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care
Tafe NSW
02.2025 - 06.2026
Certificate In Early Childhood Education And Care - Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education And Car
Tafe NSW
10.2023 - 07.2024
Certificate 3 In Individualise Support - Certificate 3 in Individualise Support
Tafe NSW
06.2022 - 06.2023
Higher School Certificate -
Orara High School
Skills
- Play-based learning
- CPR certification
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Empathy
- Diversity awareness
- Quality of work
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self-motivation
- Motivation
- Working with others
- Professional appearance
- Ability to learn
Accomplishments
- Hosting excellence of the year, 2017
- McCafe of the year, 2018
- Customer excellence of the year, 2019
Timeline
Diploma In Early Childhood Education And Care - Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care
Tafe NSW
02.2025 - 06.2026
Early Childhood Educator
Coffs Harbour Community Preschool
07.2024 - Current
Certificate In Early Childhood Education And Care - Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education And Car
Tafe NSW
10.2023 - 07.2024
Disability Support Worker
Ignite My Ability
07.2022 - 09.2024
Certificate 3 In Individualise Support - Certificate 3 in Individualise Support
Tafe NSW
06.2022 - 06.2023
Barista
Zaraffas
05.2022 - 06.2023
Department Manager
McDonald's
09.2016 - 04.2022
Higher School Certificate -
Orara High School