Alison Levingston
Port Macquarie,NSW
Summary
My work history has been predominantly in the Childcare Industry and have thoroughly found childcare rewarding and fulfilling. After relocating to Port Macquarie form Armidale I feel it's time to make a change in my career and explore other opportunities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Out of School Hours Care Service Educator
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre – OOSH
Port Macquarie, NSW
03.2023 - Current
- Providing a stimulating and challenging environment for Primary School Children designed to enhance their development and provide play and leisure opportunities
- Record management and reporting requirements associated with regulatory frameworks.
Out of School Hours Care Service Educator
Armidale Out of School Hours Care
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Providing a stimulating and challenging environment for Primary School Children designed to enhance their development and provide play and leisure opportunities
- Record management and reporting requirements associated with regulatory frameworks.
Play Group Facilitator
Gubi Gabun Children’s Mobile Service
03.2017 - 12.2022
- Plan and deliver Playgroups
- Enhancing early learning and development
- Role model positive behaviours
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders
- Network and develop partnerships with other agencies.
Lead Educator
Kurrawatha Early Learning Centre
01.2007 - 03.2017
- Collaborate with educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance, support educators to effectively implement the cycle of planning to enhance programs and practices
- Lead the development and implementation of an effective educational program in the service.
Family Day Care Educator
Family Day Care
02.2001 - 11.2007
- Home based educational care service providing education and care for babies and children in my family home in compliance with Family Day Care Association.
Kitchen Hand
Apsley Riverview Hostel
11.1997 - 02.2000
- Assist kitchen and service staff in preparing food
- Comply with Workplace Health and Safety Policies
- Teamwork, follow instructions
- Customer service and provided a high standard of hygiene.
Housekeeping, Waitress and Reception
Walcha Motel
03.1994 - 03.1997
- Greeting guests, managing the check ins and check out process assisting with administrative tasks at the front desk
- Making beds, replacing used towels with new ones, vacuuming carpets, and cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms
- Providing menus meeting customer demands, taking orders, food to tables, refilling glasses, and cleaning tables.
Education
Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care) - CHC50908 -
TAFE NSW
06-2011
Certificate III in Community Services (Children’s Services) CHC30399 -
Thompson Education Direct
07-2006
Certificate III Community Services -
Thomson Education Direct
07.2006
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Active Listener
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Negotiation
- Leadership
- Decision-making
- Conflict Resolution
- Organisational
- Regulatory Compliance
- Recordkeeping Knowledge
- Reporting Requirements
- Reporting And Documentation
- Educational Program Implementation
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility
- Customer Service
- Being patient
- Management
- Being Enthusiastic
- A desire to help people
- Data Entry
- E-Mail Management
- Business Phone Answering
- Ability to Work independently
- Activity Planning
- Safe Learning Environment
- Social Skill Building
- Effective Listening
- Sound Judgment
Certification
Supervisor Certificate (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW), NSW Government Education & Communities, 09/01/13
Statement of Attainment (Early Childhood Training & Resource Centre), Identify and Respond to children and young people at risk, 23/05/2017
Statement of Attainment (New England Community College), First Aid Certificate, 2/11/2022
Given Names
Alison
Checks
WWC0368273E, 05/01/29, National Police Check
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/26/72
- Marital Status: Married with two children.
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Out of School Hours Care Service Educator
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre – OOSH
03.2023 - Current
Out of School Hours Care Service Educator
Armidale Out of School Hours Care
01.2019 - 12.2022
Play Group Facilitator
Gubi Gabun Children’s Mobile Service
03.2017 - 12.2022
Lead Educator
Kurrawatha Early Learning Centre
01.2007 - 03.2017
Family Day Care Educator
Family Day Care
02.2001 - 11.2007
Kitchen Hand
Apsley Riverview Hostel
11.1997 - 02.2000
Housekeeping, Waitress and Reception
Walcha Motel
03.1994 - 03.1997
Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care) - CHC50908 -
TAFE NSW
Certificate III in Community Services (Children’s Services) CHC30399 -
Thompson Education Direct
Certificate III Community Services -
Thomson Education Direct
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