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Tara Lawson

Central Coast,NSW

Summary

I am a Cert 3 Early childhood educator with 7+ years experience within the industry. I have experience leading teams and coordinating tasks to ensure successful outcomes, with an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure.

I pick up on new skills quickly, i am reliable, honest and enjoying working in teams. I am eager to venture out of my current industry and use my skills and motivation in a different field of work.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Indigo elc
Green Point, 2251
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead educator in 0-2 room
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
  • Led and managed the team with day to day tasks to ensure a smooth daily routine

Private Nanny

Private
Balmain
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
  • Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
  • Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
  • Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.

Early Childhood Educator

Jenny’s kindergarten
Gosford, Nsw
06.2020 - 06.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Sprout
Terrigal, Nsw
01.2022 - 05.2022

Early Childhood Educator Trainee

Berowra cottage
Berowra , Nsw
02.2018 - 06.2020

Retail Worker

Bakers delight/donut king
Erina
04.2016 - 01.2018
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the store including setting up displays, cleaning shelves and counting money.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions, resolving problems and addressing complaints in a professional manner.
  • Drove sales using upselling and cross-selling strategies.
  • Built customer loyalty by engaging with and identifying product needs of customers.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.

Education

Erina High School
Erina
01-2018

Skills

  • Child development
  • Curriculum development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Safety procedures
  • Team leadership
  • Parent communication
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • CPR certification
  • First aid training
  • Working with children check
  • Police check
  • Exceptional communication skills

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Indigo elc
01.2024 - Current

Private Nanny

Private
06.2022 - 01.2024

Early Childhood Educator

Sprout
01.2022 - 05.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Jenny’s kindergarten
06.2020 - 06.2022

Early Childhood Educator Trainee

Berowra cottage
02.2018 - 06.2020

Retail Worker

Bakers delight/donut king
04.2016 - 01.2018

Erina High School
Tara Lawson