JACINTA CRAIGHEAD

0423 810 320 | Footscray, VIC | mogominty@hotmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A compassionate and encouraging educator with a proven track record of supporting the learning needs of each of my
students. With a commitment to education, my goal is to support and collaborate with stakeholders to benefit both
student and staff growth. By building rapport based on mutual trust and respect, I am able to build positive relationships
with students, parents, colleagues and those within my community. My role as an Early Childhood Educator is to ensure
my students have the resources and opportunity to achieve their individual learning outcomes.

Communication and interpersonal skills
Organisation and workflow management
Educational leadership and teamwork
Relationship building and development
KEY SKILLS
Education program development
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Classroom and program coordination
Learning strategy implementation
Initiative and resilience
Early childhood education
Community engagement
Detailed reporting and filing

EDUCATION
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Victoria University
2022
Bachelor of Education, Charles Darwin University
2018
Certificate III in Children’s Services, TAFE NSW
2011

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Early Childhood Educator, Fairley Early Childcare Service
2021 – 2022
 Provided care, structured learning and play with infants of up to 18 months of age.
 Worked within best practice and up to date knowledge of the National Quality Standards.
 Liaised extensively with diverse families and early childhood professionals with a commitment to excellence.
 Collaborated with a dedicated team to effectively plan and execute daily activities with respect to children in their
individuality and developmental stages.
 Spread workloads evenly across the team and juggled priorities to deliver outstanding educational programmes.
 Ensured individual needs of all children were met throughout the progress evaluations.

Acting Team leader / Room Assistant, Petit Early Childcare Service

2018 – 2020
 Oversaw the care, learning and play with children aged one to three.
 Taught English to children from diverse ethnic backgrounds and completed both journalling and learning stories.
 Ensured the centre ran smoothly with adequate supply levels and administrative expertise.
 Mentored, supervised and led three Room Assistants including coordinating workflow and breaks, creating
educational programmes and encouraging staff through all aspects of their roles.
 Fostered a workplace culture centred around respect, accountability and dedication.
 Ensured staff performance remained high while addressing any areas that required improvements.
 Reflected and evaluated the program in line with children’s learning, to continuously improve.
 Excellent leadership and educational outcomes led me to receive the Parental Excellence Award in 2019 and 2020.

Early Childhood Educator, Randstad

2013 – 2018
 Maintained sole responsibility for children’s food preparation, including specialised dietary requirements.
 Quickly adapted to new classroom environments, teams and rooms due to ongoing change in centres.
 Supported educators in the implementation of programs, and shared in the excitement of child-led discovery.
 Created lasting connections with my local community, including partnerships with families.
 Encouraged children to grow socially and emotionally, instilling a love of learning through various strategies.
 JACINTA CRAIGHEAD
0423 810 320 | Footscray, VIC | mogominty@hotmail.com
Additional work experience available via LinkedIn .

DEVELOPMENT
Allergens for Children in Care Basic Emergency Life Support Child Protection
Emergency First Aid in Education/Care Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Provide First Aid
Standard Mental Health First Aider SafeTalk Suicide Awareness Safe Sleep Training
Working with Children Check Community Coaching

VOLUNTEER
Cyclone Management Team Member, International House Darwin 2016 –
2017
Umpire, Team Manager and Player, Nightcliff Netball Club
2015 – 2017
Surf Patrol Captain, Darwin and Broulee Surfers Surf Life Saving Clubs 2006 –
2015

REFERENCES
Jamie Duff – Director Mollie Buxton – Assistant Director Tenita Williams – Director
Fairley Early Childcare Service Fairley Early Childcare Service Petit Early Learning Journey
0455 555 180 0439 339 500 0417 444 280
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0423 810 320 | Footscray, VIC | mogominty@hotmail.com