Karen Armstrong
10 Pembury Road, Thornlie,WA
Summary
Professional with solid experience in library services, prepared to enhance organizational efficiency and user satisfaction. Strong expertise in cataloguing, research assistance, and information management. Reliable team collaborator with focus on adapting to changing needs and achieving results. Known for excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and proactive approach to improving library operations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Library Officer
Yale Primary School
01.2018 - Current
- Maintained library cleanliness and organization while overseeing maintenance tasks when needed, creating a welcoming environment.
- Greeted teachers and students warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
- Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
- Assisted in implementation our current reading program by barcoding, levelling and inputting information in the system. I have learnt to catalogue books.
- Can use all library equipment.
Education Assistant & Special Needs Assistant
Yale Primary School
01.2008 - Current
- I started doing reading and support in the year 1 & 2 classrooms and then was approached to do relief work for a 6 month period in the pre-primary classroom. I have had varied classrooms, students and Teachers to work with. In this time I have developed a great understanding of what is required of an Education Assistant to ensure that the classroom and students achieve the best possible outcomes in all activities and tasks. I have assisted the teachers in implementing the planned education programs and supported the students in their learning.
- Setting up for activities, maintaining equipment and supplies. I have provided individualized support for students, addressing their unique academic needs and helping them reach their full potential . I have also done all other aspects of an Education Assistant role, the preparation of foods, toileting and hygiene, first aid. Supervision and care of students on an excursion, swimming lessons supervision. I enjoy the varied tasks that an Education Assistant role undertakes.
- Facilitated small group instruction within an inclusive classroom setting, ensuring each learner received personalized attention and support as needed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on the latest teaching strategies and tools available to enhance student success.
- Served as a mentor for new education assistants, providing guidance on best practices and sharing valuable resources to enhance effectiveness in the role.
Secretary/PA/Administration
Orlando Wines
02.1994 - 01.2004
- Initially I started as the Sales Secretary to 3 Sales Managers, 1 Administration Manager and the State Manager. It was a varied and very interesting job. I was involved in organising functions, new product releases, running reports, creating spreadsheets, budgets, monitoring sales and assisting the Sales Representatives with all aspects of their jobs. Completed and approving Sales reps expenses, organising flights, car rentals and accommodation for State and Sales Managers. I also was backup to the sales order department, which involved taking and inputting of orders through the computer. I can efficiently use all aspects of Windows based programs.
- I moved up within the company and was in charge of all Administration aspects of the branch, this included petty cash, banking, stocktaking, postage, dealing with the Liquor Licensing Division, employing temps when required, customer service and product complaints, reception work, couriers. I also arranged interviews and did Psychology evaluation tests for incoming sales representatives. In this time I also created and designed Wine Lists and Wine of the Month cards for restaurants and café.
Secretary/Administration
Fenwick Francis Harker - Hotel Brokerage Firm
02.1992 - 02.1994
- This was a real estate company that specialised in Hotels, Motels and Liquor Stores buying either the freehold or lease. This company had 5 Managers and I did all their typing, taking telephone calls, arranging of appointments, drawing up contracts, inventory of outlets prior to purchase. I also did other general duties, stationery, banking, wages, general supplies.
Receptionist/Data Entry/Administration
Russell Brothers – Meat Exporters
01.1990 - 01.1992
- This was my first job after finishing year 12. I was employed to take all switchboard calls, typing up contracts, banking, using the telex machine, liaising with the shipping companies, arranging stock shipments and general reception duties.
Education
Education Assistant Certificate IV - Qualified Special Needs Education Assistant
Swan Tafe
Midland, WA03.2011
Education Assistant Certificate III - Qualified Education Assistant
Midland01.2008
Completed Year 12 -
Hamilton Hill Senior High School
11.1990
Skills
- Reference services
- Archival skills
- Catalogue maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organisational skills
- Library management systems
Timeline
Relief Library Officer
Yale Primary School
01.2018 - Current
Education Assistant & Special Needs Assistant
Yale Primary School
01.2008 - Current
Secretary/PA/Administration
Orlando Wines
02.1994 - 01.2004
Secretary/Administration
Fenwick Francis Harker - Hotel Brokerage Firm
02.1992 - 02.1994
Receptionist/Data Entry/Administration
Russell Brothers – Meat Exporters
01.1990 - 01.1992
Education Assistant Certificate IV - Qualified Special Needs Education Assistant
Swan Tafe
Education Assistant Certificate III - Qualified Education Assistant
Completed Year 12 -
Hamilton Hill Senior High School
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