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Catharina Stockmann

Anna Bay,NSW

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse and inspiring learning experiences and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote each child's unique potential and abilities. Offering 30+ years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher/Nominated Supervisor/Director

Karingal Preschool Nelson Bay Inc.
01.1995 - 02.2023

To aim for the highest possible outcomes by taking on a positive approach in relation to new challenges and commitments.

To be open to change and accepting of constructive criticism.

To maintain an open and honest communication network with colleagues and other professionals to ensure a productive teamwork approach based on acceptance of skills and personal abilities.

To be a strong advocate in promoting the importance of Early Childhood Education and Care with significant emphasis on families as the backbone of our society.

To be non-judgmental in my views and opinions being respecting of different cultural values and beliefs.

To be responsive and reflective of current practices and developments in the Child Care Industry and to stay abreast of any changes.

To be a motivator by being an enthusiastic, energetic and creative professional, endeavouring to offer support and reassurance when needed.

To maintain a positive outlook on life, learn from mistakes and past experiences to overcome shortcomings and to focus on personal attributes of strength and ability.

To be highly committed to on-going professional Development

TAFE Teaching (Child Studies)

TAFE
01.2002 - 12.2003

Early Childhood Teacher

Salamander Long Day Care
05.1992 - 01.1995

Early Childhood Teacher

Karingal Preschool Nelson Bay Inc.
01.1992 - 05.1992

Interim Acting Director

Karingal Preschool Nelson Bay Inc.
06.1991 - 01.1992

Early Childhood Teacher

Karingal Preschool Nelson Bay Inc.
07.1987 - 06.1991

Education

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Education

The University of Newcastle
Newcastle
12.2006

Certificate IV - Assessment & Workplace Training

TAFE
TAFE Australia
12.2003

Diploma of Teaching - Education

Pedagogische Akademie " Oude Dijk"
Tilburg /Netherlands
06.1979

Skills

Networking with a wide range of Professional Organisations and Services

Ability to interact confidentially and positive with people of all ages and diversity

Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively

Adaptable and flexible in changing circumstances and crises situations

Willingness to undertake new challenges

Accepting and non-judgmental

Innovative and resourceful in problem solving

Computer Skills

Management Skills

Research Skills

Timeline

TAFE Teaching (Child Studies)

TAFE
01.2002 - 12.2003

Early Childhood Teacher/Nominated Supervisor/Director

Karingal Preschool Nelson Bay Inc.
01.1995 - 02.2023

Early Childhood Teacher

Salamander Long Day Care
05.1992 - 01.1995

Early Childhood Teacher

Karingal Preschool Nelson Bay Inc.
01.1992 - 05.1992

Interim Acting Director

Karingal Preschool Nelson Bay Inc.
06.1991 - 01.1992

Early Childhood Teacher

Karingal Preschool Nelson Bay Inc.
07.1987 - 06.1991

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Education

The University of Newcastle

Certificate IV - Assessment & Workplace Training

TAFE

Diploma of Teaching - Education

Pedagogische Akademie " Oude Dijk"
Catharina Stockmann