Samantha Earnshaw
Diploma Childcare Educator with over 5 years of experience in providing high-quality childcare and support for children's development. Known for adaptability and strong teamwork skills, ensuring a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Managing childcare for up to 20 children across multiple age groups including toddlers, preschool, and babies.
- Developing age-appropriate activities and routines to support children's development.
- Floating between rooms to ensure tailored support is provided where needed.
- Covered a maternity position, assisting children aged 2 to 6 years.
- Mainly supported toddlers and preschoolers with additional needs.
- Planned programs and assisted with daily routines in preschool.
- Supported the toddler room by helping plan and implement activities.
- Supervised children during care sessions, assisting in both long day care and OOSH.
- Cared for children with disabilities, planning and executing engaging activities.
- GCSE in Fine Art and Graphics (A*, A) GCSE in English Literature and Applied Business (B, BB) GCSE in English Language, Science, ICT and Maths (C, CC, C, C)
I am an open-minded person who is hardworking and flexible. I am organized and approachable and a fast learner who works well under pressure. I have a positive attitude and am willing to adapt to new challenges and try different experiences, good timekeeper, and great punctuality. I can adapt to new tasks and can work well with other people in a team and excellent people skills. Good stamina and positive attitude for site work and enjoy working outdoors. Prior to coming to Australia, volunteering for Audacious Church Manchester and Mahdlo Youth Zone as a Children Youth Worker at both organisations in United Kingdom.
- Traffic controller and implementing traffic control plans.
- Current NSW White card.
- Able to integrate into a team yet also work as effectively unsupervised
- Can effectively manage my diary and priorities important appointments
- RSA and RCG Certified
- First Aid (First Responder) and Working with Children First Aid
- Blue Card and Working with Children Check (SA and NSW)
- Barista and Coffee Art Trained
- IT literate with experience of using MS Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Sage 50 Accounts
- SA Working with Children Check and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect –Education and Care training February 2026
- Volunteering Scholarship Edge Hill University- July 2011
- NHS Academy North West Star Peers Award – July 2008
- North West Millennium Volunteer of the year award for care support and mentoring awarded – January 2006
- Award of Excellence 200 hours by Millennium volunteers- January-August 2005
- Grand Prior Award by St John Ambulance – March 2005
- Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award- March 2005
- Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award – March 2004
- Young Carers Reception at Buckingham Palace with HRH Princess Ann for dedicated service to St John Ambulance and the Community- November 2003