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KATARINA O'SHEA

Educational Leader/Pathway Support Officer
Brisbane,QLD
Excellence in education is when we do everything we can to make sure they become everything they can. If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters.Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
Colin Powell

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborating team settings. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. Energetic lead educator successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress. Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.

Work History

Edge Early Learning
Burpengary East

Co Lead Educator/ Learning Support Educator
08.2020 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints

Primary President
01.2018 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Organized meaningful service projects for children to develop a sense of compassion and community involvement.
  • Coordinated music selections for weekly worship services, enriching the spiritual experience for participants through song.
  • Promoted family engagement by planning special events such as Family Home Evenings or Parent-Child activities.
  • Facilitated teacher meetings to encourage collaboration and sharing of best practices for teaching Primary classes.
  • Managed resources efficiently, ensuring all necessary materials were available for weekly activities and lessons.
  • Empowered children to develop their testimonies by providing opportunities for them to share their spiritual experiences in a supportive environment.
  • Strengthened the Primary organization through effective communication with parents, teachers, and church leaders.
  • Enhanced children''s spiritual growth by developing and implementing engaging lesson plans.
  • Supported teachers in their roles by providing guidance, resources, and training opportunities.

Amani Family Daycare

Family Day Care Coordinator
03.2011 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • Conducted regular home visits to educator's homes. Involved with directors to deliver educational development training where its needed. Reporting concerns and making necessary adjustments based on feedback from families and seek help from Family Day Care providers.
  • Built strong relationships with families to deliver support with concerns
  • Organized educational workshops for staff members on topics related to effective learning activities to promote inclusion and support indeginous families.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with educators, and to support partnership with parents and community to promote the family daycare's involvements and participations in events.

Brady Bunch Early Learning
Hervey Bay, QLD

Lead Educator - Toddlers
01.2016 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere within the classroom by displaying children''s artwork and accomplishments prominently throughout the space.
  • Fostered strong relationships with families through regular communication, including parent-teacher conferences and daily updates on child progress.
  • Cultivated a sense of autonomy in toddlers by guiding them through self-help skills such as dressing themselves or serving their snacks during meal times.
  • Collaborated with other educators in planning school-wide events like holiday celebrations or cultural activities that enriched the toddlers'' learning experiences.
  • Designed and implemented individualized learning plans for each student to support their unique needs.
  • Enhanced fine motor skills by introducing various art projects, puzzles, and manipulative toys in the classroom setup.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, developmental milestones achievements, and any concerns shared by parents or caregivers.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and policies by adhering to safety guidelines, maintaining accurate documentation, and attending required trainings.
  • Implemented effective behavior management techniques to create a safe and nurturing environment for toddlers.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
4
Languages

Education

Advance Training Institute
Brisbane, QLD

Diploma of Education from Early Childhood Education
09.2012

University Overview

  • Professional Certificate in Behavioural management
  • Completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) in: Emotional Development and Identity Construction.
  • Primary President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint.
  • Young Woman President 2019 - 2021 of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Skills

  • Maintaining safety
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Documentation
  • Classroom Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Lesson Planning
  • Respecting cultural differences
  • Manage challenging behaviors
  • Strategic Planning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time management abilities
  • Written Communication

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 20 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of four in the development of our room learning bubbles and programming ideas.
  • Documented and resolve professional challenges in other staff which led to increase confident.

Affiliations

  • Fostering Collaboration and Enriched Learning
  • Fostering and Developing Safety and Support multicultural communities.
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Interests

Reading

Creativity

Critical Thinking

Hiking

Exploring Nature

Software

Power point

Timeline

Co Lead Educator/ Learning Support Educator

Edge Early Learning
08.2020 - 06.2024

Primary President

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
01.2018 - 10.2021

Lead Educator - Toddlers

Brady Bunch Early Learning
01.2016 - 12.2016

Family Day Care Coordinator

Amani Family Daycare
03.2011 - 09.2017

Advance Training Institute

Diploma of Education from Early Childhood Education

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hawaiian
Intermediate (B1)
Samoan
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
KATARINA O'SHEAEducational Leader/Pathway Support Officer