Kelly Patterson

I am a dedicated Trainer and Assessor in Early Childhood Education and Care with over 11 years of experience delivering Certificate III and Diploma courses, complemented by 20 years in various roles within the Early Childhood sector. I have a strong commitment to fostering positive relationships with students and employers this has resulted in high attendance and completion rates, alongside consistent positive feedback regarding support throughout the qualification process. I have expertise in tailoring training and assessment strategies to meet individual student needs ensures effective learning experiences. I undertake ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge of the evolving educational requirements of Early Childhood and the VET industry. I am proficient in leveraging technology for efficient management of training records, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a proactive approach to independent work.

CHCPRT025 - Identify and Report Young Children at Risk

Building a positive workplace culture

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Circle of Security : Supporting an inclusive Environment 

More detailed Professional Development Log available upon request 

• Early Childhood Workplace trainer and assessor (Permanent Part time), Southern Solutions Training Services, 01-05-2015, to December 2025, Initiate and maintain regular contact with all students and employers. Maintain paperwork such as client contact sheets and observation documents, Mark assessments and provide feedback to students via online and hard copy, Take part in progress meetings about students, Take part in Validation feedback and meetings, Open and effective communication, Manage ongoing client and student relationships, Work with compliance manager, other trainer, employers and clients to deliver the best program, Meet student/employer objectives, Provide a variety of strategies to support students and employer’s needs, Maintain booking scheduled and assessments dates, Assist in planning and organising assessments for students, Conduct and assess Recognition of prior learning, Follow up and manage assessment issues to successfully complete training, Closely monitor student progress, Work closely with employers. Manage any issues with students and employers. Seek client and student feedback, Provide assistance to students. Manage online assessment system. Use VETTRAK program. Work through the use of Teams program to monitor students. Work through Zoom program to monitor students. Work remotely and independently.
• Early Childhood Workplace trainer and assessor, Successful Training PTY LTD, 01-09-2014, to 01-05- 2016, Developing positive relationships with students and employers, Conduct quality training and assessment to clients as per the Delivery and Assessment Strategy and NVR & AQF standards, including Transition of Qualifications or any other relevant General Direction from ASQA. Apply reasonable adjustment or contextualising of training and assessment to meet client needs in line with the company’s policies and procedures, ensuring all adjustment measures taken are recorded in detail in the Assessment Kit. Review/evaluate assessment processes and suggest modifications where needed. Provide quality feedback and guidance to students, individually, as required via written comments on student assignments, face-to-face, or via email/telephone according to the needs of the learner and in a timely fashion., Adjust (as required) delivery schedules and Training Plans to meet client needs., Manage and complete all enrolled student training and assessment records., Maintain confidentiality., Maintained ABN and required business insurances., Maintain administrative requirements such as invoices.

Date of Birth: 16th April 1979