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Karen Cruz

Forrestfield,WA

Summary

Goal-oriented professional with a friendly demeanor and a strong commitment to helping others. Inspired by personal experiences as a mother of a child with ASD, a passion for supporting students in their educational journeys has been cultivated. Currently pursuing a Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support while working as a Catering Assistant in a school environment, where meaningful interactions with students are valued. Eager to leverage skills and knowledge to provide effective support within the classroom, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve educational goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Catering Assistant

Cater Care (under Contract With Clontarf Aboriginal College)
2019.03 - Current
  • Assisted in food preparation and presentation for students, boarders, and staff meals.
  • Serve meals to students during breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and service areas.
  • Collaborated with team to ensure timely delivery of catering services.
  • Followed safety and hygiene protocols during food handling processes.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for students and staff
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Engaged with boarding staff, students and teaching staff to address inquiries and provide exceptional service.
  • Supervised and trained junior catering staff to carry out correct tasks and apply best practices.
  • Assisted in resolving any unforeseen issues that arose during events, mitigating negative impacts on client experience.

Work Placement- Education Assistant Special Needs

East Victoria Park Education Support Centre
2025.10 - 2025.10
  • Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement strategies.
  • Shadow EA's to learn how to implement Positive Behaviour Support.
  • Provided individualized support for students, addressing their unique academic needs and helping them reach their full potential.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Supervised students in common areas such as green area, library, and playground.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lessons.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Work Placement- Education Assistant

Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School
2025.06 - 2025.06
  • Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans.
  • Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Facilitated individual and group activities to enhance student engagement.
  • Collaborated with educators to adapt instructional materials for diverse learners.

Consultant-Sales

Tupperware Quantum Party Sales
2016.09 - 2023.12

Sell Tupperware products to customers.

Attend sales meetings.

Respond to customer requests, queries, issues and concerns.

Provide customer service through ordering, deliveries, follow-ups.

Work Placement - Individual Support Carer (Aged)

Valencia Nursing Home
2018.11 - 2018.11

Assist residents with personal care and other activities for daily living.

Serve food and beverage to residents, making sure they are given food according to their care plan specification and catering to their requests.

Help residents who need feeding assistance.

Assist in putting away dishes, and observing  infection control.

Volunteer- Respite Centre

Jeremiah Donovan House - Southern Cross Care WA
2017.07 - 2018.10

Provide company and support to clients during leisure (games).

Assist with setting up the dining table and client seating.

Assist in serving food and beverage to clients, and catering to their additional request.

Wash dishes and putting them away after drying.

Maintaining the kitchen space clean including floors.

House Cleaner

Bebrite- Ern Marquez
2017.07 - 2017.10

Clean and sanitise residential houses.

Dust and vacuum furniture.

Clean Kitchen Stoves, Ovens and Kitchen benches.

Vacuum and steam floors.

Dispose off trash.

Scrub and disinfect toilets and shower bathrooms.

Metal Finisher- Deburr Operator

Moog Control Corp. Philippine Branch
2005.01 - 2009.09

Perform deburring of parts according to drawing specification.

Prepare finished parts for shipping or for next operation.

Apprentice- Work Appreciation Program

Texas Instruments Baguio Eco Park
2003.12 - 2004.05

Perform Statistical Process Control on semiconductor parts.

Support trainer with machine operation.

Education

Certificate III In Individualised Support (Aged Care)

North Metropolitan TAFE Midland
Midland, WA
2018

MBA - Business Administration

University of The Cordilleras
Baguio City, Philippines
2008-04

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines
2003-10

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Gateway Training Academy
Perth, WA
2025-12

Skills

  • Food safety management
  • Knowledge of sanitation practices
  • Fluent in English communication
  • Bilingual in Tagalog and English
  • Endurance for extended periods
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Ability to successfully manage a number of diverse tasks in a busy school environment
  • Ability to maintain a high level of resilience and emotional agility
  • Collaborative problem-solving

Certification

Certificate III in Individualised Support (Aged Care)

Timeline

Work Placement- Education Assistant Special Needs

East Victoria Park Education Support Centre
2025.10 - 2025.10

Work Placement- Education Assistant

Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School
2025.06 - 2025.06

Catering Assistant

Cater Care (under Contract With Clontarf Aboriginal College)
2019.03 - Current

Work Placement - Individual Support Carer (Aged)

Valencia Nursing Home
2018.11 - 2018.11

Volunteer- Respite Centre

Jeremiah Donovan House - Southern Cross Care WA
2017.07 - 2018.10

House Cleaner

Bebrite- Ern Marquez
2017.07 - 2017.10

Consultant-Sales

Tupperware Quantum Party Sales
2016.09 - 2023.12

Metal Finisher- Deburr Operator

Moog Control Corp. Philippine Branch
2005.01 - 2009.09

Apprentice- Work Appreciation Program

Texas Instruments Baguio Eco Park
2003.12 - 2004.05

Certificate III In Individualised Support (Aged Care)

North Metropolitan TAFE Midland

MBA - Business Administration

University of The Cordilleras

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Saint Louis University

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Gateway Training Academy
Karen Cruz