Deborah Corcoran
Summary
I am a highly-skilled and experienced Early Childhood Preschool Assistant. I also work in the Community Services sector. I am currently in my second year of studying a Bachelor of Nursing. I am an excellent communicator who has success in building relationships at all levels and am committed to developing innovative, creative, and fun learning environments. I also possess additional skills in administration, customer service, communication, and event Management. I am now seeking an opportunity where I can utilise my developed skills and challenge myself in a new environment. Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Room Leader Educator
Zetland Early Learning Centre
02.2016 - Current
- Preschool Assistant
- Inclusion Support
- Daily administration of the centre, receptionist duties and liaising with families
- Devised and developed programs for long and short–term and spontaneous ideas of the children using observations and knowledge relating to interests, skills, abilities, background, and culture, based on the EYLF learning
- Treating each child with respect and dignity
- Acting as a role model in relation to appropriate behaviour and language
- Establishing and maintaining suitable development records based on the Centre's philosophy
- Ensured that a safe, clean, and hygienic environment exists at all times
- Incorporated happiness and wellbeing into each child's experience
- Encouraged arts and music for children.
Family Contact Worker
Children in Focus
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided supervision on visits between parents and children.
- Provided comprehensive reports outlining these activities and interactions
- Working alongside case managers to ensure the case plan was developed and met the needs of the child / children / young person
- Advised the case manager of any child protection issues immediately
- Using initiative to cease contact if the visit was not meeting the needs of the child or young person
- Embracing cultural needs and views of children and young people
- Embracing diversity, positivity and adopt an anti – bias approach.
Support Worker / In-home Educator
Zest Personalised Care
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Worked as part of a team to offer flexible and personalised care to eligible families
- Worked with individuals and families to help them get the most out of what they want in life
- My skills and expertise were carefully matched with the unique needs and desires of each family
- Developed tailored programs and delivered in the comfort of the client's home
- Set and worked towards goals with families
- Completed overview summaries for each family
- Worked closely with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Childcare Educator / Room Leader
Deakin School for Early Learning
04.2009 - 01.2016
- Planned and programmed weekly documents based on EYLF learning
- Worked independently, or as a team, to succeed in caring for children
- Supervised and engaged in activities throughout the day, for the children that I was responsible for
- Assisted in recording children's development
- Ensured a clean and healthy environment for all children
- Attended staff meetings and parent-teacher meetings
- Communicated daily with parents and colleagues
- Responsible for children with special needs
- Communicated with Physiotherapists for children with special needs.
Administration Officer
Canberra Deakin Soccer Club
04.2009 - 01.2016
- Front of house Receptionist
- Organised all aspects of member functions, parking, entertainment, decorations audio/visual, and any other requirements to events being planned
- Supervised customer services and responded to customer enquiries
- Processed and reconciled invoices
- Answered switchboard and scheduled appointments
- Prepared and set up of function rooms for events such as weddings, christenings, conferences, and small training groups.
Education
Bachelors - Bachelor of Nursing
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW01.2026
Diploma of Community Services
Upskilled
Sydney02.2022
Certificate IV - Business
Orana Business College
Orana College03.2017
Diploma Children's Services
Upskilled
Sydney2013
Skills
- Computer competent
- Intermediate level MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Goal-Oriented
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Policy Enforcement
- Incidents management
- Training and mentoring
Attributes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Goal-orientated and driven to succeed
- Positive, happy and engaging
- Empathetic to people's situations
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, stay calm and meet tight deadlines
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
- Analytical thinker with sound problem-solving, conflict management, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work both within a team, and autonomously
- Strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation
- Quick learner, with the ability to undertake and complete new tasks unsupervised
Qualifications And Licences
- Bachelor of Nursing (Currently studying)
- Diploma of Community Services (Statutory and Forensic Youth and Family Welfare) - 2022
- Child Protection Certificate - 2020
- Working with Children's Check - 2020
- Certificate IV in Business – Orana Fashion Business College - 2017
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (ACCCO) - 2016
- Certificate in Asthma ad Anaphylaxis (ASCIA)
- Diploma of Children's Services
- First Aid Certificate (current)
- Drivers Licence (current) - 2013
Professional Highlights
- Bachelor of Nursing (2nd year)
- Inclusion Support
- Community Services
- Child and Family Services
- Early Childhood Education
- Business and Administration
- Reception
- Finance
- Customer Service
- Event Management
- Relationship Building
- Problem-solving and Negotiation
References
- Evelyn O’Callaghan, Director/Owner, Deakin School for Early Learning, 0408 417 727
- Annette Twyman, Project Coordinator, Community and Disability Arts, 0410 507 386
- Davina Boland, Director (Past), Zetland Early Learning Centre, 0459 293480
Timeline
Family Contact Worker
Children in Focus
03.2021 - 08.2021
Support Worker / In-home Educator
Zest Personalised Care
01.2018 - 07.2018
Room Leader Educator
Zetland Early Learning Centre
02.2016 - Current
Childcare Educator / Room Leader
Deakin School for Early Learning
04.2009 - 01.2016
Administration Officer
Canberra Deakin Soccer Club
04.2009 - 01.2016
Bachelors - Bachelor of Nursing
Western Sydney University
Diploma of Community Services
Upskilled
Certificate IV - Business
Orana Business College
Diploma Children's Services
Upskilled
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