Amanda Wiegard
Kangaroo Flat,VIC
Summary
Compassionate educator adept at creating safe and inclusive environments for youth, with a proven record of enhancing engagement and promoting well-being. Recognized for exceptional coaching abilities at KFC, showcasing a balanced proficiency in both hard and soft skills. Core competencies include strong communication skills, relationship building, and emotional support aimed at fostering personal growth. Aiming to leverage these strengths in a community service role to further empower young individuals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Assistant
RIVERS
Bendigo, VIC
08.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
Sales Assistant
KATIES
BENDIGO, VIC
03.2023 - Current
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
- Replenished merchandise on shelves as needed throughout the day.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
Education Support Worker
Chandler Macleod Group
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
VCAL Teacher
Kalianna Special School
03.2013 - 12.2018
- Planned and taught VCAL programs
- Supervised and Assessed students and managed behaviours
- Parent teacher interviews and PD days
Foods Teacher
Kalianna Special School
02.2014 - 11.2018
- Taught basic cooking, hygiene, and kitchen safety skills and also nutrition education
Casual Relief Teacher
Department of Education VIC
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Taught at various secondary schools including Crusoe, Castlemaine, Eaglehawk Secondary Colleges and Kalianna School
- Taught a wide range of subjects at last minute notice
- Followed instructions and carried out plans left by classroom teachers, used classroom management strategies, built strong rapport with the students
- Able to problem solve and make decisions quickly when faced with issues
Shift Supervisor
KFC
06.2006 - 04.2009
- Supervise staff and ran shift, ensured safety procedures were followed, open and closed store, performed stock counts, ensure food safety policies were followed, end of day banking, handled customer complaints, and performed first aid
- Received award for Coaching and Support
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching, Secondary Ed., Health, English, Level 1 Mind Matters, Protective Behaviours Workshop
La Trobe University
12.2012
Certificate III in Community Services -
Bendigo TAFE
12.2004
Certificate II in retail -
The Centre for Continuing Education
12.2004
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
12.2004
Certificate II in Hospitality -
On Track Training
12.2002
Skills
- Engaging Young People
- Positive well-being
- Planning
- Report writing
- Effective Classroom Management
- Teaching
- Life-skills
- Mandatory reporting
- Assessment
- Professional learning
- Teamwork
- Judgement and decision making
- Peer mediation
- Conflict resolution
- Processing payments
Certification
- Level One Protective Behaviours Training, Child Wise, 06/01/09, Current
- Level 1 Mind Matters, Principles Australia, 07/01/11, Current
- Food Handlers Certificate, Current
- Vic Responsible Service of Alcohol Licence, Current
- Vic Drivers Licence, VIC Roads, 04/23/27
Accomplishments
Coaching and Support Award KFC
Customer Service Team Member of the Year KFC
Academic Award Community Services
References
Peter Bush- Principal
Previous employer- Kalianna School
bush.peter.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
54421311
Lara Pearce -Assistant Principal
Kalianna School
Pearce.lara.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
0448 621 218
54421311
Timeline
Sales Assistant
RIVERS
08.2023 - Current
Sales Assistant
KATIES
03.2023 - Current
Education Support Worker
Chandler Macleod Group
02.2021 - 06.2022
Foods Teacher
Kalianna Special School
02.2014 - 11.2018
VCAL Teacher
Kalianna Special School
03.2013 - 12.2018
Casual Relief Teacher
Department of Education VIC
02.2013 - 12.2015
Shift Supervisor
KFC
06.2006 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching, Secondary Ed., Health, English, Level 1 Mind Matters, Protective Behaviours Workshop
La Trobe University
Certificate III in Community Services -
Bendigo TAFE
Certificate II in retail -
The Centre for Continuing Education
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Certificate II in Hospitality -
On Track Training
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