Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Subjects Completed In Masters Degree
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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Jodie Mitchell

Elanora Heights,NSW

Summary

A passionate and motivated teacher who is committed to not only inspiring educators and students to have high expectations for themselves and for all children but to also work hard to implement diverse and high quality programs for young children and their families while modelling a passion for life long learning.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Education and Care Degree

TAFE NSW - St Leonards Campus
02.2024 - Current

Area Manager for Jindabyne and Cooma OSHC Services

Capital Region Community Services
01.2021 - 01.2023

Managed and supported all three staffing teams in implementing high quality OSHC services, responsible for compliance and policy development and implementation, liaising with senior management, schools and communities. Conducted performance evaluations, training sessions and monitored progress towards strategic plan.

Director

Snowy Mountains Education and Care
01.2020 - 01.2021

As Director and Nominated Supervisor I oversaw the daily operations of the service, leading, guiding and supporting a team of 30 plus staff in providing high quality education and care . Responsible and accountable for all management, administration and staffing while developing strong community connections and ensuring the ongoing professional development of staff.

Director

Nimmitabel Preschool
01.2018 - 01.2020

As a teaching Director and Nominated Supervisor I was responsible for the implementation of a diverse and high quality educational program in a remote community, working closely with the Preschool committee and local community. Ensured compliance with National regulations and National Law, responsible for building authentic and strong relationships with all stake holders while ensuring continuous improvement.

Research Assistant

ACU
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Transition to School Research conducted by Dr Cathie Harrison

Prac Supervision, Early Childhood and Primary (Bachelor and Masters students)

01.2014 - 01.2017
  • EDPH366 Unit Development/ Discipline Team (Early Childhood component)

Units Taught

Australian Catholic University
01.2011 - 01.2017

PDHPE- Early Childhood and Primary
Creative arts- Early Childhood and Primary
Developmental Psychology - Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary.
Ecology of Childhood- Early Childhood and Primary

Consultant to Early Childhood Industry

01.2009 - 01.2017
  • Conducted In-Service Training, Wrote Programs and Newsletters for Early Childhood Services

Equity Pathways – Aspirations Program (ACU Canberra), Hennessy School, Young, NSW

01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Programming and Implementing Drama and Movement Experiences for Grades 4-8

Units Taught in the Early Childhood Degree

Charles Sturt University - Off-site Delivery
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • EER413: Introduction to Research, EMC305: Maths, Science, and ICT, EED405: Sustainability, EML302: Literacy

Company Director

Hop Skip Jump Kids
01.1992 - 01.2016
  • Teaching, Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating a Gross Motor and Movement Program for Children aged 2-12 years
  • Managed Programming across Multiple Venues, Employed and Managed Staff, and Liaised with Stakeholders.

Delivered the Diploma of Early Childhood, Guest Speaker on Physical Development and Routines/Transitions

Crows Nest TAFE
01.2011 - 01.2014

Education

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Adaptable and flexible

Subjects Completed In Masters Degree

  • Introduction to Research and Enquiry, Distinction
  • Socio-cultural Perspectives in the Early Years, High Distinction
  • Psychology for Educators, High Distinction

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/16/69

References

  • Cassie Burdon, Cassandra.burdon@tafensw.edu.au, 0402 904 429
  • Caroline Jardin, Committee President, Nimmitabel Preschool, 0413 538 837

Timeline

Early Childhood Education and Care Degree

TAFE NSW - St Leonards Campus
02.2024 - Current

Area Manager for Jindabyne and Cooma OSHC Services

Capital Region Community Services
01.2021 - 01.2023

Director

Snowy Mountains Education and Care
01.2020 - 01.2021

Director

Nimmitabel Preschool
01.2018 - 01.2020

Equity Pathways – Aspirations Program (ACU Canberra), Hennessy School, Young, NSW

01.2015 - 01.2016

Units Taught in the Early Childhood Degree

Charles Sturt University - Off-site Delivery
01.2015 - 01.2016

Research Assistant

ACU
01.2014 - 01.2017

Prac Supervision, Early Childhood and Primary (Bachelor and Masters students)

01.2014 - 01.2017

Units Taught

Australian Catholic University
01.2011 - 01.2017

Delivered the Diploma of Early Childhood, Guest Speaker on Physical Development and Routines/Transitions

Crows Nest TAFE
01.2011 - 01.2014

Consultant to Early Childhood Industry

01.2009 - 01.2017

Company Director

Hop Skip Jump Kids
01.1992 - 01.2016

Jodie Mitchell