Paige Dobson
Norman Park,QLD
Summary
I am a Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educator with over 22 years experience. I enjoy working with Prep to Year 6 children and am looking for a career in primary school educational support roles.
I am enrolled in Tafe for the January intake for the Certificate IV in School Based Education course.
I have volunteered often at my children's school and I have many transferrable skills to help support teachers and students such as assisting in the implementation of planned learning experiences , supporting the numeracy, literacy and communication skills of students, supporting students at risk, and working with diverse communities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead Educator
The Grove Early Learning
07.2021 - Current
- Worked fulltime in the Nursery and Junior Toddler Studios.
- Passionate about creating and delivering a stimulating learning environment for all children.
- Assisted with daily centre practices, whilst supporting and mentoring team members with children's learning and documentation.
- Ability to create meaningful connections with families and Educators.
- Supported the centre to meet the National Quality Standards.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices.
- Served as a mentor for new educators and trainees, sharing best practices and providing guidance on the floor and with behaviour management strategies.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent, open, communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
Dental Assistant
Newmarket Dental
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Dental Assistant
Newmarket Dental
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Lead Educator and Assistant Educator
Chatterbox Child Development and Care Centres
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Supported toddlers to explore their environment with engaging, learning-focused experiences.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest child care education practices.
- Served as a mentor for new educators and trainees.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
Childcare Educator
The Kidz X-Press
07.2002 - 05.2006
- Worked fulltime in the Toddler rooms and floated in all rooms.
- Passionate about creating and delivering a stimulating learning environment for all children.
- Ability to create meaningful connections with families and Educators.
- Supported the centre to meet the National Quality Standards.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent, open, communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress regularly.
Education
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment
Pinnacle Safety And Training
Murarrie, QLD2024
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
TAFE Queensland - Southbank Institute
06.2012
Diploma in Children’s Services -
ACCCO
Fortitude Valley, QLD07.2011
Certificate III in Children's Services -
ACCCO
Fortitude Valley, QLD02.2003
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Creative and energetic
- Passionate and a great communicator
- Strong Work Ethic
- CPR and First Aid and Blue Card
- Friendly and likeable
- Caring and Understanding
- Parent Communication
Contact
Paige Dobson, 131 Macrossan Ave, Norman Park, paige.rebecca.dobson@gmail.com, 0428222141
Personal Information
Hobbies: Running, volunteering at my children's school, swimming, spending time with friends, art, DIY projects and painting.
Professional Development:
Nutrition and Food handling Course for Childcare Staff, Settling Children from Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds, Supporting Confident and Capable Babies and Toddlers, Effective use of Technology with Children, Emerging ways to support Parent, Educator and Child Wellbeing, Understanding and supporting children’s behaviour, Children’s Behaviour- 3 things every educator needs to know, webinars and online courses. Yearly compulsory child protection training, yearly CPR refresher, First Aid refresher every 3 years. Current blue card.
Timeline
Senior Lead Educator
The Grove Early Learning
07.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Newmarket Dental
10.2019 - 07.2021
Dental Assistant
Newmarket Dental
06.2012 - 10.2012
Lead Educator and Assistant Educator
Chatterbox Child Development and Care Centres
03.2010 - 01.2012
Childcare Educator
The Kidz X-Press
07.2002 - 05.2006
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment
Pinnacle Safety And Training
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
TAFE Queensland - Southbank Institute
Diploma in Children’s Services -
ACCCO
Certificate III in Children's Services -
ACCCO
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