Fiona Corbett
Alphington,VIC
Summary
Through quality programming and relationship development, a child's voice should lead their learning journey. By engaging children's curiosity, and extending their interests in a safe and secure environment, the right teacher can enhance a child's early years and ensure that their future is positive and confident.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Heidelberg Preschool
09.2022 - Current
- Currently working as an Educator in a 4yo room, with 25 children.
- Undertaking Early Childhood Teaching roles as required.
- Following a Reggio Emilia approach to programming and inquiry to incorporate children's voices into their learning journey.
- Developing relationships with families, and developing trusting and open relationships to ensure children's best interests are attended to.
- Completing documentation to ensure learning is transparent, accessible and continuous throughout the year. Encouraging children and families to contribute to their documentation and be a part of their program.
Yarraleen Preschool
Educator
02.2021 - 08.2022
- A contract role, initially for six weeks was extended over twelve months.
- Educator in 3 and 4yo rooms ensuring that programming reflected the interests of the children, their parent's goals and developing their own goals.
- Rolled out Storypark online platform for documentation and development.
- The key author of all documentation relating to Storypark, and the main point of contact for children's learning stories and portfolios.
- Commenced my Degree whilst in this role at Deakin University.
Richmond Recreation Occasional Care
YMCA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Closed due to Covid Attending to the needs of babies through to 5yo.
- Developing activities and programs to engage and educate young children.
- Room Leader managing staff and the routine within the room in accordance with YMCA Policy.
Educator
Before & After School Care
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Morning and afternoon care programs for students aged between 5 - 12, providing engaging programs and supporting students with a variety of needs including several children with spectrum disorders.
Room Leader
Sunrise Preschool and Long Day Care
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Room Leader for 3 and 4yo mixed room.
- Developing programming and experiences to engage children and further their development and learning journey.
- Worked in conjunction with another Room Leader across the group.
- Implemented their park program ensuring all safety and risk assessments were undertaken and adhered to.
- Left due to pregnancy and maternity leave.
Student / Educator
Canterbury Child Care Centre
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Placement and subsequent employment from June 2015 Babies Rooms, Toddler Rooms, Kinder Rooms, Kitchen (cook) Casual employee ranging from two-hour shifts to three days a week as needed at the centre.
- The centre hosts up to 32 children in over three rooms including a dedicated kinder program.
- My role has varied to include room assistant, sleep observations, cooking when the chef was away utilizing previous qualifications, cleaning and closing the centre down at the end of the day.
- Children vary from 6 weeks to 5 years old.
Maternity Leave
Mother
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Took care of my first son.
Shulman Business Enterprises
P/R Social Media, Onyx, La Cucina
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Restaurant Kicko Café Naturalis Clinic Jan Sherlock Pilates
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Created social media content with consistent content and tone.
- Wrote social media content to increase engagement with customers.
- Managed social media accounts for clients, generating interest for existing and upcoming product or service releases.
- Interacted with fans and clients in effort to take advantage of positive posts and feedback to boost brand identification.
- Maintained current social media trends through attending professional conferences and webinars.
- Tracked and analyzed social media and online marketing initiatives.
- Tracked and capitalized on emerging industry trends to boost campaign performance.
Child Carer - Volunteer
Acacia Malnourished Baby Home
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Care of 12 infants (NB – 2yo) from various regions of East Africa
- Three days a week
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
Freelance
Taibah International
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Report and policy writing and development for human resources and employee contracts.
- Freelance writing of Terms of Employment, Code of Conduct, Policies & Procedure Manuel and Employment Contract.
- Staff Incentive Scheme including the budget and financial implications.
Volunteer Carer / Resident Volunteer Coordinator
Kin House Orphanage
02.2012 - 11.2012
- Attend to the children (12 children) in residence and all their needs
- Ran a cooking/nutrition program for the children
- Teach English in-house and externally at the local schools
- Mend, care for, maintain, and replace the children’s clothing as needed
- Assist in the running of the orphanage
- Externally fundraise
- Volunteer coordinator / management / induction
Volunteer Teacher
Ganda Educational Centre
- English (Kinder – S6)
- Storytime
- Nutrition
- Literature / Poetry
Bookstore Business Owner
Teatime & Tales, Children’s Café
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Customer Service.
- Children’s Cooking and Craft Program (2 – 6-year-olds).
- Event Management.
- Budgeting and cost management, business development.
- Supplier agreements and management.
- HR Staff Recruitment and Management
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Short-order cooking.
- Kitchen management including ordering, portion control.
- Menu design and development.
- Social and web-based media PR.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Project Manager /Senior Executive Administrative Assistant
Stannards Accountants & Advisors
01.2009 - 05.2010
- 12 month contract role to support the company transitioning post restructure.
- Maintained thorough product knowledge of credit union products and services.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on office procedures.
- Managed administrative staff and oversaw productivity.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
Executive Assistant to CEO / HR Manager
Kids Under Cover
12.2007 - 06.2009
- Kids Under Cover is a Children’s Charity and is a driving force in the fight against youth homelessness.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and donation data.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Developed and maintained automated alert systems for important deadlines.
- Cultivated strong relationships with donors.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
Executive Assistant
Stannards Accountants & Advisors
04.2003 - 11.2007
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel arrangements for the executive team and senior management group.
- Undertook personal scheduling as required for families and spouses.
- Attended meetings with clients developed positive relationships and ensured all documentation was of a high standard.
- Managed the ASIC documentation on behalf of clients.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Worked alongside Financial Planners to ensure all documentation was in accordance with legal requirements.
Education
VCE -
Methodist Ladies College
Kew, VICBachelors of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC06.2023
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care - Diploma of
Gowrie Victoria
Carlton, VIC05.2018
Food Handlers Certificate / RSA -
Kangan TAFE
2010
Certificate in Business -
Centre For Adult Education
Melbourne, VIC2010
Bill Lang International Workplace Effectiveness Skills And Crisis Management -
Bill Lang International
Melbourne2009
Skills
- Obtained Victorian Institute of Teaching licence (737646)
- Implementation of framework, NQS and AITSL standards
- Programming for development and support of children in preschool utilising a Reggio Emilia approach
- Business development, management and budgeting
- Staff Management / Recruitment
- Development of experiences to support inquiry in an early years setting
- Supportive relationships between families, educators and children
- High-quality documentation including typing 85wpm
- Budget development, tracking and implementation
Timeline
Educator
Heidelberg Preschool
09.2022 - Current
Yarraleen Preschool
Educator
02.2021 - 08.2022
Richmond Recreation Occasional Care
YMCA
01.2020 - 03.2020
Educator
Before & After School Care
01.2019 - 02.2020
Room Leader
Sunrise Preschool and Long Day Care
01.2018 - 12.2018
Student / Educator
Canterbury Child Care Centre
01.2015 - 01.2017
Maternity Leave
Mother
01.2013 - 01.2016
Shulman Business Enterprises
P/R Social Media, Onyx, La Cucina
01.2013 - 01.2016
Freelance
Taibah International
03.2012 - 11.2012
Volunteer Carer / Resident Volunteer Coordinator
Kin House Orphanage
02.2012 - 11.2012
Child Carer - Volunteer
Acacia Malnourished Baby Home
01.2012 - 11.2012
Bookstore Business Owner
Teatime & Tales, Children’s Café
01.2010 - 01.2012
Project Manager /Senior Executive Administrative Assistant
Stannards Accountants & Advisors
01.2009 - 05.2010
Executive Assistant to CEO / HR Manager
Kids Under Cover
12.2007 - 06.2009
Executive Assistant
Stannards Accountants & Advisors
04.2003 - 11.2007
Volunteer Teacher
Ganda Educational Centre
VCE -
Methodist Ladies College
Bachelors of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Deakin University
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care - Diploma of
Gowrie Victoria
Food Handlers Certificate / RSA -
Kangan TAFE
Certificate in Business -
Centre For Adult Education
Bill Lang International Workplace Effectiveness Skills And Crisis Management -
Bill Lang International
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