Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
PCYC
BRISBANE, QLD
04.2024 - Current
Provided safe and secure environment for children to learn, play and develop social skills.
Organized daily activities including arts and crafts, music, sports, educational games and outdoor playtime.
Implemented behavior management strategies.
Senior educator in different areas (signing in children) while following specific routines and practices, as well as guiding and supporting other educators within the area.
Provide a supportive and welcoming demeanor for all children and guardians at the service.
Assistant Service Manager
PCYC
BRISBANE , Queensland
01.2023 - 04.2024
Developed new processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of services offered by the organization.
Engaged in effective communication with families utilizing phone calls, face-to-face interactions and emails to handle inquiries, bookings, accounts as well as children's needs.
Oversaw center's day-to-day activities and guided team members.
Conducted thorough interviews and background checks for potential hires
Contributed to the development of staff schedules, programming, and menu plans
Coordinated pre-checks for bus excursions, conducted risk assessments, and developed excursion program.
Ensured accurate record-keeping and document management
Educator
PCYC
SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland
08.2013 - 01.2023
Received a promotion to responsible person in 2015
Conducted programming, planning and weekly menu
Worked as a collaboratively as a team
Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing needs.
Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
Managed the daily operations of the center
Food Preparation
Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and general information.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Kath Dickson Institue
Sunshine Coast QLD
03-2021
Skills
Meal Preparation
Child Supervision
Group leadership
Behavior management techniques
Age-Appropriate Activities
Early childhood knowledge
Recordkeeping requirements
Certification
Maintained a First Aid, CPR and Anaphylactic certificate for 10 years
References
Hayley Duncan (PCYC Aspley East Service Manager) 0426 214 924
Jodie Burns (PCYC Woombye Service Manager) 0479 087 692