EMPLOYMENT RELATED SKILLS

Early Childhood Educator & Carer

Assisting families with additional needs & children at risk of harm/neglect
Implementing programs
Observations/learning stories
Age appropriate educational activities/experiences
E.Y.L.F (early years learning framework)
FACS reports
Computer Literate
Supervising children
Supervising parents
Observing & guiding child/parent relationships
Meeting the needs of children with disabilities
Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates

2 I/C – Room Leader
Develop and implement lesson plans
Small and large group times/one on one experiences
Monitoring and evaluate progress of individual focus children
Planning and programming
E.Y.L.F (early years learning framework)
Supervise activities and lesson plans
Observations/Interpretations/Follow Ups/Evaluations
Portfolios
Ordering food/supplies
Organising events
OH&S
Child/staff ratios
Communicating with staff & families
Enrolments
Staff Meetings
Fees/Accounts
Rostering
Teamwork
Mentoring trainees
Experience with special needs children

Sales Assistant
Ability to follow directions
Ability to handle cash
Ability to meet deadlines
Customer service
Opening and closing
Organized
Telephone skills
Take customer orders
Lay-bys
Stock handling and stock take

Sydney In Home Care
October 2013 – Present

I have been working 50hrs per week since starting my position with SIHC. My role involves assisting families with additional needs and children at risk of harm or neglect. The family I worked with in particular was a single mother (ex drug user) with 8 children aged new born to 24yrs. Six out of eight children had autism and other related disabilities (dyspraxia, ADD, ADHD, ODD, etc). The mother fell terminally ill during my time there and has recently passed away. I assisted and supported the mother and children with their needs by implementing programs, educational activities/experiences, attending therapies, medical appointments, general housekeeping, basic meals, reports, etc.

Englorie Park Childcare
June 2013 – October 2013

I was employed full time at this centre working in the 3-5 year olds room. I worked closely with the 3-year-old group. I planned and implemented the programs, learning experiences and projects for this age group as well as all observations and learning stories using the EYLF. This position also involved general housekeeping chores, meal times, rest times and maintaining a safe and happy learning environment for all children. I developed a good relationship with the children, families and staff at Englorie Park Childcare.

Bright Sparks ELC
May 2012 – June 2013

I was employed as a permanent part time employee for Bright Sparks ELC whilst studying a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary). In this position I worked with all ages from 6 weeks to 6 years as well as before and after school care. I had experience in all rooms and assisted with general housekeeping and day to day running of the centre.

Nanny/House Keeper – Private Family
2nd April 2012 – 15th May 2012

I gained this position after registering with a nanny agency and being successful in an interview. This position was temporary full time consisting of four, eleven-hour days and extended hours or weekends if needed. This was a sole charge position looking after four children aged 10,8,7 and 5 as well as maintaining the household. The role involved taking children to and from school and after school activities. Making school lunches, snacks and meals. Keeping the house, children’s bedrooms and play rooms tidy, making beds, changing sheets once per week, all washing hung and folded, ironing children’s clothes/uniforms and putting them away, running occasional errands, etc.

Care For Kindies Kindergarten
2i/c – Room Leader
September 2008 – August 2011

Once completing my Diploma, I gained this position after enquiring about an advertisement and successfully completing an interview. I started as an assistant of the 3-4yrs at their Leppington centre and became room leader of 0-2yrs within 6wks. Within two months I was offered a position as room leader of 3-5yrs at their Belmore centre. During my time at Belmore I experienced work at their Seymore Parade and Margaret Street centres which involved filling in on the absence of staff. I was then asked to be the room leader of the 2-3yrs at their Matraville centre. By my ninth month I was offered a 2i/c position and was in training at their Prairiewood centre. I shortly moved back to their Leppington centre and was 2i/c and room leader of the 3-4yrs for 13mths. During this time I directed the centre for 2mths in the director’s absence. I was last working as 2i/c at their Prairiewood centre as well as room leader of the 0-3yrs. My role involved maintaining a happy, hygienic, safe and home like environment, running the centre in the directors absence, telephone skills, use of computers, fees/accounts, ordering, planning, programming, observing, interpreting, follow-ups, evaluations, supervision, rostering, teamwork, etc.

Other Employment History

Dusk, Macarthur Square, Campbelltown:
Retail Assistant
December 2005 – December 2008

This position was gained through my high school careers advisor who gave me the opportunity to participate in a round table interview held by the Dusk area manager, in which I was then chosen for the permanent casual position. My duties involved: Customer service, registers, stock handling, stock take, creating displays, household duties (cleaning, polishing, etc), lay-bys, customer orders and transfers. I have been trained to open and close the store, banking, set up and shut down registers, calculate profit and report daily, weekly and monthly figures. I had undergone training at a supervisory/management level.

2013 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD & PRIMARY)
University of New England, Armidale.

2007 DIPLOMA IN CHILDRENS SERVICES
Australian Careers Business College, Liverpool

I have successfully completed my Diploma in Children’s Services and First Aid Certificate at the Australian Careers Business College, Liverpool Campus.

2006 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, Campbelltown

I attended Campbelltown Performing Arts High School during 2001-2006 where I attained my Higher School Certificate. I was also head of the Formal Committee.