Patricia Curatolo
Keilor Downs
Summary
Primary education professional with proven background in nurturing young minds and creating engaging learning experience. Known for adaptability and teamwork, consistently delivering results through collaborative efforts. Reliable and flexible, with expertise in classroom management and curriculum planning, contributing to overall educational success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Primary Teacher
Sydenham-Hillside Primary School
01.2011 - 01.2024
- Working collaboratively as a PLC leader for Foundation and Grade2 in a team-teaching environment which includes the teaching, reporting and assessment of the students
- Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school
- Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal
- Participating at parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; incursions and excursions, Professional Development and Learning Sessions
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Created data-driven, learner-centered, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement by coordinating with other teachers.
Parent Support Coordinator/Facilitator
Victoria University – The Lab
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Working with Children with Asperger Syndrome and developing their ICT skills
Out of School Hours Child Care Worker
St Mary’s of the Assumption OSHC Service
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Established rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, fostering open lines of communication.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by facilitating group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviours and areas in need of improvement, implementing behaviour redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for the children by adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Assisted children with special needs by effectively implementing accommodations for their success in various tasks.
Child Care Worker, Relief Worker
Remus Way Child Care Centre
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and nap times, ensuring a structured and nurturing environment for the children.
- Improved emotional well-being of children through providing consistent support and empathy in various situations.
- Prevented behavioral issues with proactive management strategies that encouraged self-regulation among the children.
Child Care Worker, Permanent RDO relief worker, Secretary of the Parent Managed Committee at the centre
Empire Street Child Care Centre
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Facilitated outdoor playtime to promote physical activity while teaching essential coordination skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Education
Master of Education -
Victoria University
01.2018
Bachelor of Education - P-12
Victoria University
01.2011
Diploma - Out of School Hours
Swinburne University
11.2007
Certificate III - Children’s Services (Centre Based)
Victoria University
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Able to work under pressure
- Classroom management
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Relationship building
- Individualized learning plans
- Interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Lesson planning
- Creativity in teaching
- Child development
- Curriculum development
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Victorian Motor Vehicle
- Working With Children – Current
- Level2 First Aid and Anaphylaxis – Current
OTHER LANGUAGE
Italian
Hobbies and Interests
Music, Gymnasium, Reading, Football, Bike Riding, Walking
Timeline
General Primary Teacher
Sydenham-Hillside Primary School
01.2011 - 01.2024
Parent Support Coordinator/Facilitator
Victoria University – The Lab
01.2010 - 01.2011
Out of School Hours Child Care Worker
St Mary’s of the Assumption OSHC Service
01.2001 - 01.2011
Child Care Worker, Relief Worker
Remus Way Child Care Centre
01.1999 - 01.2000
Child Care Worker, Permanent RDO relief worker, Secretary of the Parent Managed Committee at the centre
Empire Street Child Care Centre
01.1996 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Education - P-12
Victoria University
Diploma - Out of School Hours
Swinburne University
Master of Education -
Victoria University
Certificate III - Children’s Services (Centre Based)
Victoria University
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