Amanda Bartlett
Bannockburn
Summary
To obtain a role which draws on my education, skills and experience to add value and create impact for the organisation I am working with. I am keen to secure a role which:
- Requires initiative
- Fosters collaboration & teamwork
- Draws on discipline and focus
- Respects procedures and safety
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Funeral Director
InvoCare
01.2025 - Current
- Upheld legal compliance with local regulations regarding burials and cremations.
- Developed strong relationships within the community through outreach initiatives and networking events.
- Advocated for needs and wishes of bereaved families, ensuring their voices were heard and respected throughout planning process.
Funeral Director
Propel
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Established trust among clients by consistently delivering exceptional service while maintaining sensitivity towards their needs.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Managed all aspects of funeral arrangements for smooth and efficient service delivery.
Key Worker
Jenover Early Years
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivering programs designed to meet goals to children and families with NDIS plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Connected families with essential social supports.
- Supported families to navigate disability services.
Early Childhood Teacher
Golden Plains Shire
01.2008 - 06.2023
- Early Childhood Teacher since 1993 – various locations, Golden Plains Shire, Geelong - GKA, Moriac and Gippsland. 15 years at Golden Plains Shire Council – Director of Teesdale Kindergarten and Meredith Kindergarten
- DIRECTOR
- EDUCATIONAL LEADER
- NOMINATED SUPERVISOR
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and school events.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all students.
- Facilitated successful parent-teacher conferences, addressing concerns and discussing strategies for supporting student growth at home.
- Organized educational field trips to enhance curriculum topics and provide real-world connections for students.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
Year 12 -
Morongo Girl’s College Geelong
01.1988
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Honours
Deakin University
01.2011
Diploma of Teaching - Early Childhood
The University of Melbourne
01.1993
Skills
- Initiative & Commitment
- My life experience includes tutoring Language and Literacy students at Deakin University, presenting at Parent Information Events I have worked tirelessly at community kindergartens supporting committees and families I have completed Professional Development specialising in trauma-based therapies and language and literacy development
- I have completed KEY WORKER training delivered by Noah’s Ark Training
- Compassionate communication
- Regulatory compliance
- OH&S regulations
Certification
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) 2010 Deakin University
- Diploma of Teaching - The University of Melbourne
- First Aid – current
- Child Protection – current
- Food Safety
Timeline
Funeral Director
InvoCare
01.2025 - Current
Funeral Director
Propel
05.2024 - 11.2024
Key Worker
Jenover Early Years
07.2022 - 01.2024
Early Childhood Teacher
Golden Plains Shire
01.2008 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Honours
Deakin University
Diploma of Teaching - Early Childhood
The University of Melbourne
Year 12 -
Morongo Girl’s College Geelong
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