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Diane Sherman

Cairns,QLD

Summary

Responsive and motivated Supported Playgroup Facilitator, strong and proven ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with all clients but especially with First Nations Families and Children and CALD Families and Children from incredibly diverse cultures.

Reliable and professional, always striving to represent Play Matters in highest professional manner.

Champion advocate for ALL Families and Children.

Adaptable and flexible to meet the ever changing needs of the Organisation and of meeting Families needs in an ever changing and often challenging world.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Supported Playgroup Facilitator

PlayMatters
Cairns, QLD
08.2019 - Current
  • Demonstrated advocacy for Play Matters vision, mission and strategy.
  • Strong relationship built with Manager based on trust, honesty, reliability and respect.
  • Created a safe environment for participants to express their opinions without fear of judgement or criticism.
  • Assessed participant learning needs in order to tailor sessions accordingly.
  • Organized materials and resources required for each session in advance.
  • Imbedded Abecedarian 3a into program delivery.
  • Promotes First 1000 Days through -The Raising Children Network
  • Strong and adaptable communication styles with all families to help them build a sense of belonging in a safe, trusted environment.
  • Encouraged collaborative problem solving with clients through active listening techniques.
  • Role models safe play and strengthens children's social development in a group setting, through building trust and a strong sense of belonging in all children and primary carers.
  • Proven Mentoring ability for all Peers.
  • Monitored progress throughout the sessions and Terms ensuring objectives were being achieved.
  • Analyzed data from surveys and assessments to identify trends or patterns among participants.
  • Provided timely follow-up after each session with participants, stakeholders, and other parties involved.
  • Supported First Nations Families and CALD families by providing additional guidance where necessary.
  • Maintained records of attendance, participation, and other relevant information.
  • Proven outcomes of collaborating with Partner Organisations.
  • Resolved conflicts between participants using effective communication skills.
  • Evaluate my own performance against predetermined criteria set out by management on a regular basis.
  • Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed primary Carers and Children utilizing wide variety of innovative teaching aids and motivational and implementation strategies.- Primarily Abecedarian 3a Learning Games.
  • Proven ability to plan, implement and deliver within budget.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Cert 111 Community Services - Early Childhood

Barrier Reef Institute of Tafe
Qld

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Community Outreach
  • Proven ability to comply with Organisation Policies and Procedures
  • Proven ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
  • Able to maintain accurate data entry and comply with Funders and Managements expectations
  • Financial Management- proven ability to deliver within budgetary constraints
  • Advocacy- Strong and proven advocacy skills for Play Matters and all Families and Children
  • Support and promote an Inclusive Program and Playgroup Delivery
  • Maintains Professionalism at all times
  • Ready willingness to support and mentor all peers when required

Accomplishments

  • Developed and maintain a strong partnership with:
  • Woree State Primary School- working closely with the Schools Guidance Officer and Principal.
  • White Rock State Primary School - partnering with the schools Principal and EDCP Unit to refurbish and plant the schools community garden.
  • Delivering an abstract at the recent Early Childhood Conference Cairns
  • Researching, costing, delivering the Start Healthy Budget Program. A unique program wrapped around Play Matters Playgroup delivery.
  • Partnering with Qld Health to take a place on the panel of experts, delivering the online ECHO Series to Directors, Cooks and other staff at Early Learning Centres throughout Qld.
  • Being invited by Education Qld to sit in and contribute to a strategic recovery program for Kindergartens in South Cairns.
  • Building an extensive knowledge base and relationships with other Community Organisations in Cairns to strengthen my ability to refer Families to the appropriate Organisations for additional support.

Referees

  • Paula Castle -Current Manager Play Matters Cairns Hub
  • PH: 0458 032 992
  • Toni Cummings- Past Administration Officer Uniting Care Outback Child & Family Services
  • PH: 0414 725 230

Timeline

Supported Playgroup Facilitator

PlayMatters
08.2019 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Cert 111 Community Services - Early Childhood

Barrier Reef Institute of Tafe

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