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Caroline Trevarthen

Kingscote,SA

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundations for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Kangaroo Island Childcare Services
07.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in creating engaging lesson plans that fostered child development and learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to implement classroom activities promoting social skills and teamwork.
  • Monitored children's progress, providing feedback to parents regarding developmental milestones.
  • Supported daily classroom operations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Developed positive relationships with children and families, promoting open communication and trust within the community.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
  • Fostered a safe, nurturing environment that encourages exploration and learning among preschoolers.
  • Monitored and assessed children's progress, adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.
  • Supervised daily activities to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the childcare setting.
  • Developed creative educational materials that enhance literacy, numeracy, and social skills among young learners.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
  • Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
  • Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
  • Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
  • Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
  • Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
  • Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
  • Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.

Bank Teller

ANZ Banking Group
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Processed customer transactions accurately, ensuring compliance with banking regulations.
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries, promoting products and services effectively.
  • Maintained cash drawer integrity through meticulous balancing and reconciliation.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies in accounts, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Provided support during audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls and policies.
  • Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
  • Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between the bank and its clients.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Conducted daily audits of cash drawer, ensuring accuracy and compliance with bank policies.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Contributed to a welcoming branch environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for both staff members and customers alike.
  • Educated customers on banking products, enabling them to make informed decisions about their finances.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Supported branch management in achieving operational excellence through adherence to regulatory guidelines and internal procedures.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development programs offered by the bank, staying up to date with industry trends and enhancing job performance.
  • Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
  • Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Processed wide variety of retail banking transactions for personal and commercial customers.
  • Performed account maintenance by closing out accounts and changing customer addresses.
  • Received loan and utility payments, sending funds to correct destinations.

Breakfast Supervisor

Kangaroo Island Seafront Hotel
04.2016 - 05.2020
  • Supervised daily breakfast operations, ensuring timely service and quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored staff on food safety and customer service protocols.
  • Developed efficient workflows to enhance breakfast preparation and delivery processes.
  • Coordinated inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of food and supplies.
  • Implemented training programs for new hires, improving team performance and consistency.
  • Monitored compliance with health regulations, maintaining a safe dining environment.
  • Resolved customer concerns promptly, fostering positive guest experiences and satisfaction.
  • Serviced guests with food and beverage requirements.
  • Assisted with training and development of food and beverage team.
  • Streamlined breakfast operations by implementing effective staff scheduling and task delegation.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork among staff members, fostering a cooperative work environment that enhanced productivity.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Approached guests and employees with personable and welcoming attitude to promote friendly environment.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing portion control measures and proper storage techniques.
  • Coordinated with the management team on promotional activities, special events, and menu changes to drive increased revenue for the establishment.
  • Optimized inventory management by conducting regular stock checks and maintaining accurate records for cost control purposes.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members effectively while maintaining a respectful work environment.
  • Contributed to the establishment''s positive reputation by consistently delivering an enjoyable dining experience for guests.
  • Upheld cleanliness standards throughout the dining area and kitchen facilities, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests from the moment they entered the premises.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and efficient service during breakfast hours.
  • Boosted efficiency with a well-organized workflow that minimized wait times for customers during peak periods.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
  • Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
  • Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
  • Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

Kirana Education
Australia
12.2023

Skills

  • Strong work ethic, Dependable, Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Child CPR and first aid trained
  • Caring, Empathetic and Patient demeanor
  • Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to use Critical thinking
  • Provide suitable Safety and Supervision at all times

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Kangaroo Island Childcare Services
07.2021 - Current

Bank Teller

ANZ Banking Group
06.2020 - 06.2021

Breakfast Supervisor

Kangaroo Island Seafront Hotel
04.2016 - 05.2020

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

Kirana Education

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