Luke Penhall
Port macquarie ,Nsw
Summary
Dynamic educator with ten years of experience actively seeking an exciting new career opportunity. Over the last decade, I have expertly worked with young children, cultivating a safe and engaging learning environment while building strong partnerships with parents. I am ready to embrace a new role outside of education, bringing my skills and passion to a different field.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Childcare Educator
Blooming kids
Port macquarie
02 2025 - 06 2025
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
Factory Worker
Adecco
WARNERVALE
01 2024 - 06 2024
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Operated various types of machinery, including conveyors and packaging equipment, contributing to efficient workflow.
- Performed quality checks on finished products to identify and address discrepancies.
- Maintained a clean and safe workspace by adhering to safety protocols and regularly organizing the factory floor.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production quotas, promoting a positive work environment.
- Adhered to strict safety regulations while operating heavy machinery, minimizing accidents on the factory floor.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Quality Control or Logistics teams to ensure seamless coordination across all stages of manufacturing.
- Played key role in meeting tight production deadlines, ensuring on-time delivery of orders to clients.
Educator
Happy haven
GOROKAN
07 2021 - 02 2023
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Fostered culture of curiosity and exploration, encouraging students to pursue independent research projects.
- Enhanced student engagement by integrating interactive technologies into lesson plans.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE
2014
Year 12
Mary mackillop Catholic college
Skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem-Solving
- PPE Compliance
Certification
white card
first aid
References
- Team leader- Katie Blias -Adecco ph:0423358861
- Director Toukley Preschool - Dianne Rainer ph:43964707
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Blooming kids
02 2025 - 06 2025
Factory Worker
Adecco
01 2024 - 06 2024
Educator
Happy haven
07 2021 - 02 2023
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE
Year 12
Mary mackillop Catholic college