Carlene Rapp
Gray,NT
Summary
Passionate educator with a strong foundation in Early Childhood Education, Dedicated to ensuring the holistic development of young minds. With a proven ability to create engaging learning environments and mentor fellow educators, feeling confident and ready to step into a 2ic role. Eager to support the director in implementing curriculum enhancements, fostering a positive staff culture, and maintaining the highest standards of care and education. Aspiring to contribute to the centre’s growth and success by utilising an understanding of pedagogy and dedicated to supporting staff development and procedural operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Day Care Educator
Kentish Lifelong Learning And Care
05.2022 - Current
- Role as Family Day Care Educator to create a safe and nurturing space where children can thrive. This means not only providing physical safety but also nurturing their emotional, social, and cognitive development. Creating and implementing a daily routine that balances playtime, learning activities, rest, and meals, while remaining adaptable to the needs and interests of children of various ages.
- Responsibilities also involve planning and implementing engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences tailored to the diverse ages and stages of the children in care. Focused on developing positive relationships with both the children and their families, fostering open communication, and providing updates on their progress and well-being.
- Maintaining accurate records, adhering to regulatory requirements for cleanliness and safety, as well as actively engaging in professional development to stay current with changes in regulations, best practices, and early childhood education trends. As well as as collaborating with other professionals to support children with diverse needs.
Room Leader / WHS Officer
Creative Kids Childcare
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Roles at the centre were Group Leader in the toddlers room, Responsible Person and WHS (Work Health and Safety) Officer.
- Responsibilities in the group leader role included overseeing the daily operations within the room, planning and implementing routines, schedules and activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, maintaining communication with parents, supervising staff, and creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for the children, as well as assessing and addressing the developmental needs of children, while mentoring trainees and providing guidance and support to fellow staff members, and promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the room.
- Responsibilities in the WHS officer role, responsible for ensuring that all health and safety regulations and standards were adhered to. Conducting risk assessments, implementing safety procedures, providing training to staff on safety protocols, and ensuring the physical environment is safe for children and staff. Also responsible for incident reporting and staying up-to-date with relevant WHS laws and regulations.
Casual Educator
Randstad
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Role within the organisation was to provide relief where needed across several services
Family Daycare Educator
Kentish Lifelong Learning and Care
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Role within the organisation was a Family Daycare Educator
Senior Portfolio Assistant
Whittle Body Corporate
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Role within the organisation was firstly as a Portfolio Assistant to three Body Corporate/Strata Managers and secondly as Senior PA to oversee an train two other PA's and the receptionist.
Administration Officer/Accounts Assistant
Larrakia Development Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Role within the organisation began as receptionist then trained to be the Accounts Assistant
Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care -
ACTAC
Online And On The Job Practical01.2021
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care -
OTEN Tafe NSW
Online And On The Job Practicals01.2017
Partially completed Bachelor of Education with 95 days of supervised practice teaching. -
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NTMYOB training -
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT01.2009
Certificate II in Business -
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT01.2000
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Problem solver and solutions based thinking
- Enthusiastic and passionate leadership
- Adaptability
- Cultural Awareness
- Creative
- Patient
- Fast learner and possess initiative
- Good communication
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Behavioural Modeling
- Computer literate
Certification
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
- Current CPR, First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training
- Valid Working With Children's Card
- 2016 & 2023 Excellence in Family Day Care Nominee
References
- Barbara Sorensen, FDC Coordinator, 0438 322 110
- Georga Lee, ECT/Ed Leader Creative Kids, 0427 190 692
- Sarah Rowley, Director of Creative Kids, 0438 883 296
- Terese Thomson, Personal Reference, 0434 729 863
Timeline
Family Day Care Educator
Kentish Lifelong Learning And Care
05.2022 - Current
Room Leader / WHS Officer
Creative Kids Childcare
08.2020 - 05.2022
Casual Educator
Randstad
03.2020 - 08.2020
Family Daycare Educator
Kentish Lifelong Learning and Care
06.2016 - 10.2017
Senior Portfolio Assistant
Whittle Body Corporate
02.2012 - 07.2014
Administration Officer/Accounts Assistant
Larrakia Development Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2011
Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care -
ACTAC
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care -
OTEN Tafe NSW
Partially completed Bachelor of Education with 95 days of supervised practice teaching. -
Charles Darwin University
MYOB training -
Charles Darwin University
Certificate II in Business -
Charles Darwin University
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
- Current CPR, First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training
- Valid Working With Children's Card
- 2016 & 2023 Excellence in Family Day Care Nominee
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