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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Cara Griffiths

Bondi,NSW

Summary

I am an experienced Childcare worker ensuring the health, welfare and wellbeing of children's varying needs and interests are always met. I am versatile and adaptable in conducting housework, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. I take pride in my punctuality, friendliness, and kindness, and I always ensure that the children in my care are safe, happy, and engaged. My previous experience working with children aged 6 months to 13 years old has equipped me with the skills necessary to provide a nurturing and supportive environment!

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Saturday Girl at Hair Salon

Phd Hair Salon
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Saturday girl at PHD Hair Salon, Bondi for 3 months

Private Coach

Bondi Boxing Gym
07.2017 - 10.2017

I coached a 6 year old girl Gymnastics at her dads Boxing gym for 3 months. I taught her the basic skills and we worked together 2 times a week to become stronger and more flexible in order to achieve and execute higher leveled skills.

Catechist Teacher

Waverley Public School
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
  • Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
  • Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
  • Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.

CGSSSA Gymnastics Coach

Beginners WAG Coach
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Completed Beginners WAG coaching course and currently completing an Intermediate WAG course (in progress)

Educator, Assistant Coordinator

St Charles Waverley After School Care, OSH Club
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.

Nanny

Part-time Nanny
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.

Education

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Woollahra
12.2011

Bondi Public School
Bondi, NSW
12.2014

HSC -

St Clare's College
Waverley
09.2020

Bachelor of Health & Physical Education - Primary Education (Sports Science)

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW

Skills

  • Following instructions and cooperating well with others
  • Childcare Techniques
  • Communicating and Listening
  • Leadership Rolls
  • Problem solving
  • Child Supervision
  • Creating engaging activities for young children to participate

Accomplishments

I participated in WAG gymnastics at Bunnerong Gymnastics for a total of 8 years reaching National level 6 competing all around Australia. I then transferred to State level 7 in 2015 to be able to focus on my studies. I left competitive gymnastics at the end of 2016.


House Vice Captain Year 6, Bondi Public School 2014


Netball - St Clare's College 2017 & 2018


Touch Football - (Capitan) St Clare's College 2018


Boxing - 2016-2017

Certification

2018: GA Beginner WAG Coaching Accreditation

2020 - Current: GA Intermediate WAG Coaching Accreditation (in progress)

2019 - Current: First Aid Certificate

2021 - Current: WWCC

2021 - Current: Police Check

2021 - Current: Child Protection Certificate

2021 - Current: CPR Certificate

2023 - Current: RSA Certificate

References

Kate Barrell

Head of BTC, St Catherine's School, Waverley

Phone: 02 8305 6331

Email: kbarrell@stcaths.nsw.edu.au


Louise Winchester 

Teacher at St Clare’s College/PDHPE Teacher 

Phone: 02 8305 7100  

Email:  louise.winchester@syd.catholic.edu.au


Maria 

Coordinator of St Charles OSH

Phone: 0424197512


Jen

Coordinator of St Charles OSH

Phone: 0434319566


Nick

Regional Manager of Junior Adventures Group (JAG)

Phone: 0478182335


Thea Horden

Mother of Nannying Job 2023

Phone: 0467800044

Timeline

Nanny

Part-time Nanny
05.2023 - 08.2023

Educator, Assistant Coordinator

St Charles Waverley After School Care, OSH Club
06.2021 - 05.2023

Catechist Teacher

Waverley Public School
02.2019 - 06.2019

CGSSSA Gymnastics Coach

Beginners WAG Coach
01.2019 - 02.2021

Private Coach

Bondi Boxing Gym
07.2017 - 10.2017

Saturday Girl at Hair Salon

Phd Hair Salon
04.2017 - 08.2017

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Bondi Public School

HSC -

St Clare's College

Bachelor of Health & Physical Education - Primary Education (Sports Science)

University of Wollongong

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