CHILDCARE WORKER | 07/2019 to Current
Giraffe Early Learning Centre - Balgowlah, NSW

• Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction
• Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles
• Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children
• Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys daily
• Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child
• Cared for children ages 0 to 6 in nurturing and age-appropriate way

REGULAR BABYSITTER/NANNY | 03/2015 to Current
Independent - Sydney, NSW

• Played games and read books to young children, limiting TV and mobile device time
• Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects to promote academic success
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships
• Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
• Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health
• Safely transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra- curricular activities
• Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
• Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 6mths to 12years

CHILDCARE WORKER | 01/2018 to 06/2019
Sandcastles Childcare Harbord - Freshwater, NSW

• Prepare and serve healthy snacks
• Help children eat, dress and use the toilet
• Write down monthly observations about the children in class
• Discuss children's progress and challenges at staff and parent meetings
• Help room leaders keep records
• Maintain and clean daycare equipment
• Prepared group activities, stories and songs to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children
• Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten
• Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children
• Cared for children ages 0 to 6 in nurturing and age-appropriate way

KIDS CLUB SUPERVISOR | 11/2017 to 01/2018
Wannabees Family Play Town | Frenchs Forest - Frenchs Forest, NSW

• Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills
• Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children
• Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
• Managed safety and security of children under care
• Provided exceptional care to groups of up to 30 children between ages 4 and 12yrs

KIDS CLUB SUPERVISOR | 09/2015 to 01/2017
Big Blast - Brookvale, NSW

• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
• Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children
• Managed safety and security of all children under care
• Provided exceptional care to groups of up to 20 children between ages 4 and 12

WAITRESS | 01/2015 to 12/2016
Catering Northern Beaches - Balgowlah, NSW

• Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers
• Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions
• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
• Took orders and served food and beverages to customers
• Served plated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d'oeuvres for parties of 20 to 100+

• Cert II Community Services (TAFE) Education 2017
• High School Certificate (HSC) 2017 - Mackellar Girls Campus, Manly Vale
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Child protection training
• Anaphylaxis training
• Asthma training
• Cert II in kitchen operations
• Cert II in hospitality

About Me...

Caring and competent caregiver experienced in keeping children safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.

Focused on encouraging ethical and compassionate behaviour in a secure environment.