Melissa Corke
Mangawhai,Northland
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Educator with a proven track record at Secret Garden, excelling in lesson planning and child development. Adept at fostering emotional support and ensuring safety compliance, I create engaging environments that promote creativity and teamwork. Committed to building strong relationships with families, I effectively communicate to enhance children's growth and well-being.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Secret garden
Albany, Auk
03.2016 - 11.2021
- Designed engaging lesson plans to promote children's creativity and learning.
- Supervised daily activities ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and educational progress.
- Facilitated group activities encouraging teamwork and cooperation among children.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
- Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
Overseas nanny
Multiple families
Australia, Qld
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Supervised children's daily activities and ensured safety at all times.
- Planned and facilitated educational games and creative activities for development.
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to specific dietary needs and preferences.
- Developed strong relationships with families to foster trust and communication.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Communicated regularly with families regarding daily events and any concerns that may arise.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
- Researched new places or activities that would be interesting and beneficial for the kids.
Education
Westlake Girls High School
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Safety compliance
- Child development
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Crisis management
- Adaptation strategies
- Child safety procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Secret garden
03.2016 - 11.2021
Overseas nanny
Multiple families
08.2013 - 01.2015
Westlake Girls High School