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Patricia Narelle BROWNLIE

Warners Bay,NSW

Summary

Compassionate, enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking. I have extensive experience as an educator and also as an AIN in the Aged Care/Disability/Community Care sector. In addition to my current focus on Aged Care training, I have been an LLN, ESL and Business Trainer applying appropriate learning methodologies to a range of diverse learners. Confident supporting students of all ages and backgrounds and with varying needs and abilities. Eager and ready to contribute to your classes so that they can be enjoyed and provide positive outcomes for participants.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Trainer / Assessor

Catalyst Education
02.2024 - Current
  • Support a positive learning environment for my students with clear communication, active listening, and empathy
  • Apply a learner-centred approach with focus on the varying needs and goals of each individual student
  • Encourage student participation and promote an enjoyable atmosphere that allows for discussion of relatable experiences
  • Contribute to the successful accreditation of training programs by ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices and open collaboration with my colleagues
  • Provide comprehensive assessments and constructive feedback and participate in ongoing PD opportunities to stay current on industry trends

AIN / Disability Worker /Lifestyle Officer

Cerebral Palsy Alliance / Triple CN Nursing
10.2020 - 01.2024
  • Provided assistance with daily living tasks in aged care facilities and group homes;
  • Administered medication;
  • Organized fun and appropriate lifestyle programs; transported clients;
  • Completed documentation correctly and on time

Trainer / Assessor / Youth Consultant

JobQuest
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Training and assessing preparatory foundational Business / LLN subjects
  • Performed initial and ongoing assessments of student needs and progress
  • Enhanced student experiences via utilization of a variety of instructional approaches and innovative activities in-class and online
  • Focused on continual feedback sessions to maximise opportunities for student participation in their journey to improve skills and build confidence Networked with management and community groups to design appropriate plans to provide and meet relevant and productive outcomes for stakeholders

ESL Business /Academic Lead Teacher

Langports College Sydney and Overseas Schools
03.2013 - 03.2020
  • Taught Business and Academic subjects
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.

Business Manager / Teacher

Kumon Education Institute
01.1995 - 07.2004

Managed accounts and completed financial reports to support ongoing productivity and success of an education centre

Employed staff ensuring suitable and ongoing training within a safe and fair environment

Networked with families, communities and schools to promote an open and inclusive environment and positive learning experience for my students

Education

CHC33015 Cert III in Individual Support - AIN / Aged Care

Aspire Training And Development
Cardiff, NSW
07.2022

Graduate Dip LLN - Language And Literacy And Numeracy Support

Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW
12.2020

TAE 40116 Cert in Training And Assessment - Training / Assessment

Inspire Training
Sydney, NSW
07.2020

Postgraduate Cert in Business Administration - Business And HR Management

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
12.2015

Skills

  • Proven ability to build rapport, show empathy and interpret needs
  • A high standard of oral, written and listening skills
  • Calm and patient in a high volume work environment
  • Ability to be flexible and work both independently and within a team environment
  • Strong time management skills and dedication to policy and procedural understanding and application
  • Well versed in implementing and teaching health care procedures and policies
  • Confident planning lessons, performing and marking assessments and delivering fun, engaging and appropriate material
  • Familiar with technology to support both face to face and online classes

Additional Information

  • current Driver's Licence and own vehicle
  • WWC112801E valid to 2026
  • NDIS Worker Check 89971908
  • current Police Check
  • up to date COVID and flu vaccinations including booster

References

  • Sally Forbes, Aged Care State Manager, CATALYST/SELMAR EDUCATION VICTORIA Ph: 0439 596 299 Email: sallyforbes@catalysteducation.com.au
  • Anthony Larkins, Operations Manager/RN/Trainer & Assessor, TRIPLE CN NURSING NEWCASTLE Ph: 4954 5842 Email: anthony@triplecn.com.au
  • Narelle Mitchell, Manager, CEREBRAL PALSY ALLIANCE NEWCASTLE Mob: 0418 489 891 Email: narelle.mitchell@cerebralpalsy.org.au
  • Stacey Cleary, Educational Manager, JOBQUEST Mob: 0411 849257 Email: stacey@jobquest.org.au
  • Adam Jones, previously Director of Studies, LANGPORTS COLLEGE SYDNEY Mob: 0447 588 77

Timeline

Trainer / Assessor

Catalyst Education
02.2024 - Current

Trainer / Assessor / Youth Consultant

JobQuest
10.2022 - 03.2023

AIN / Disability Worker /Lifestyle Officer

Cerebral Palsy Alliance / Triple CN Nursing
10.2020 - 01.2024

ESL Business /Academic Lead Teacher

Langports College Sydney and Overseas Schools
03.2013 - 03.2020

Business Manager / Teacher

Kumon Education Institute
01.1995 - 07.2004

CHC33015 Cert III in Individual Support - AIN / Aged Care

Aspire Training And Development

Graduate Dip LLN - Language And Literacy And Numeracy Support

Charles Sturt University

TAE 40116 Cert in Training And Assessment - Training / Assessment

Inspire Training

Postgraduate Cert in Business Administration - Business And HR Management

University of Newcastle
Patricia Narelle BROWNLIE