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Cathy Chisholm

Toowoomba,QLD

Summary

After a fullfilled career in hospitality decided on a career change and education to enhance already life skills in enriching the future generations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Educator

Kath Dickson Family Centre
07.2022 - 04.2024
  • Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
  • Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Managed classroom effectively to maximize instructional time, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units, enhancing students'' critical thinking skills across multiple subjects.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners, differentiating instruction based on individual student needs and abilities.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies, leading to improved retention rates and overall academic success for students.
  • Viewed as a leader within the school community by consistently demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of the role – from interactions with colleagues to parent-teacher conferences.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and contributing constructive ideas for improving teaching practices across all grade levels.
  • Utilized various assessment tools to monitor student progress throughout the school year, informing instructional decisions and enabling timely interventions when needed.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, using data-driven instruction to guide future lesson planning and targeted support.
  • Improved student performance by providing individualized feedback and adjusting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Lead Educator

Kids Club Wilsonton Heights
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
  • Managed classroom effectively to maximize instructional time, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies, leading to improved retention rates and overall academic success for students.
  • Viewed as a leader within the school community by consistently demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of the role – from interactions with colleagues to parent-teacher conferences.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and contributing constructive ideas for improving teaching practices across all grade levels.
  • Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Owner / Leader Educator

Cathy's Childcare Connections
07.2013 - 08.2018
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Skills

  • Collaborative learning
  • Educational leadership
  • Literacy development
  • Assessment Strategies
  • Student Engagement
  • Mathematics Instruction
  • Special Education
  • Language Arts Instruction
  • Social Studies Instruction
  • Science Instruction
  • Child Development
  • Program Development
  • Teaching strategies

Timeline

Lead Educator

Kath Dickson Family Centre
07.2022 - 04.2024

Lead Educator

Kids Club Wilsonton Heights
02.2020 - 03.2022

Owner / Leader Educator

Cathy's Childcare Connections
07.2013 - 08.2018

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