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Lisa Norman

Whittington,VIC

Summary

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Caring Educator, coach, mentor with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for teaching students, children and families vital skills for development and future success. Successful in building strong relationships using a positive attitude, patience, and personable communication. Effective in working diligently to meet goals. Adaptable in coordinating with peers on team projects as well as working independently to achieve goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Trainer/ Nutrition/Head Coach

Run & Reps
Whittington, VIC
01.2012 - Current
  • Running fun active physical movement & music fitness & health programs from 2 years to 18 years of age. Early Childhood, kindergarten, primary school, high school, mothers groups, holiday programs and events. Keeping children active with fun for a healthy lifestyle.
  • One on one PT, bootcamps, working with older clients and groups.
  • Professional meal and menu planning, nutrition. Writing and organising programs for weightloss, health and athletes.
  • Metafit instructor, high intensity sessions requiring qualification.
  • Working in conjunction with physios, osteos's, doctors, to enhance clients progress.
  • Boxing trainer. Working with professional athletes.
  • Managed a reputable gym in Geelong CBD.
  • Own and manage own business.
  • Ran a Geelong group and facilitated travel around Australia as part of Michelle Bridges Crew.

Coach, Mentor, Trainer, Writer

Lady Gowrie
Carlton, VIC
01.2009 - 12.2013
  • Rolling out the Early Years Framework curriculum in Victoria for kindergartens, children's services and OSHC.
  • Developing programs and resources to train, coach and implement the frameworks within services.
  • Worked with New Zealand government to provide feedback on Australia's frameworks.
  • Writing professional development online programs. Including writing and developing the Advanced Diploma online.
  • Assessing services to provide support on how to meet the criteria of the frameworks and improve their services.

Trainer Assessor

One World for Children
Geelong, VIC
01.2003 - 12.2010
  • Trainer Assessor on the job. Victoria and Canberra.
  • Teaching: VET yr 10-12, Early Childhood at Northern Bay College.
  • Delivered class room based training for certificate III, Diploma and Advanced Diploma.
  • Developed online and face to face training and professional development for children's services and delivered.
  • Writing, editing, proofing for training packages.
  • Designed, wrote, implemented and delivered the Advanced Diploma online.
  • Participated in many professional development opportunities.
  • Planning and organising service visits.
  • Daily interactions and support for families when in our own service.

Director

Torquay Childcare and Kindergarten
Torquay, VIC
01.2000 - 12.2005
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
  • Working with families to support them in many areas, education, children's behaviour, children's learning, health, safety, development.
  • Conducted regular meetings with the team.
  • Administrative tasks.
  • Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards and ensured compliance.
  • 3 Years team leader in Nursery Room.

Qualified Educator

Newtown Children's Services and Ariston
Geelong, VIC
01.1995 - 01.2003
  • Started here in traineeship, the team leader and 2IC.
  • Planning and implementing children's programs.
  • Working alongside support services to help staff and families.
  • Planning and running team support and professional development.
  • Working with families with additional needs.
  • Staffing needs.
  • General administration.
  • Implemented and ensured OHS policies and procedures were were being met. Offered support where necessary.
  • Assisting in running and delivering team and centre meetings.
  • Setting up the original Ariston Service in Newtown.
  • Planning age appropriate programs for children.
  • Team leader across all age groups and kindergarten.

Education

CERT IV in Training and Assessment - Human Services

Liz Patterson Training
Geelong, VIC
12-2001

Advanced Diploma in Children's Services - Human Services

One World For Children
Geelong, VIC
06-2001

Diploma - Human Services

Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, VIC
06-1999

Skills

  • Activity Planning and scheduling
  • Client coaching, support and mentoring
  • Working with families
  • Supporting developmental needs
  • Organisation
  • Communication
  • Team Player
  • Management

References

  • Jane Rathjen, Director, Geelong Children's Centre, Phone: 03 5229 1326 or 03 5229 1318
  • Susan Peters, Manager/ Director Childcare & Training, One World for Children, Phone: (03) 5272 3009

Timeline

Personal Trainer/ Nutrition/Head Coach

Run & Reps
01.2012 - Current

Coach, Mentor, Trainer, Writer

Lady Gowrie
01.2009 - 12.2013

Trainer Assessor

One World for Children
01.2003 - 12.2010

Director

Torquay Childcare and Kindergarten
01.2000 - 12.2005

Qualified Educator

Newtown Children's Services and Ariston
01.1995 - 01.2003

CERT IV in Training and Assessment - Human Services

Liz Patterson Training

Advanced Diploma in Children's Services - Human Services

One World For Children

Diploma - Human Services

Gordon Institute of TAFE

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