Rita Paterson
Mackay
Summary
Dedicated bilingual professional with a background in early childhood education. Re-entered the workforce after a family-focused career break, balancing multiple jobs while earning a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Known for strong work ethic, quick learning, and excellent communication skills. Passionate about creating positive environments for both children and team members, bringing a blend of empathy, efficiency, and cultural awareness to every role. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic team where growth and meaningful impact can be achieved.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
My Kids Early Learning- Mackay
02.2025 - 05.2025
- EYLF Principles and Outcomes.
- Float educator / Lunch cover
- Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Behaviour Management and Individual Support: Positive strategies to guide children’s behaviour and encourage social skills.
- Classroom Management: Maintain an orderly and respectful classroom environment to foster children’s learning.
- Documentation: Observed children’s development and recorded milestones, observations and incidents.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Cultural Awareness: Promote diversity and inclusion through activities and materials that reflect various cultures and backgrounds.
- Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training sessions to enhance skills.
Assistant Educator / Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that fostered children engagement and learning outcomes.
- Classroom Management: Maintain an orderly and respectful classroom environment to foster children’s learning.
- Documentation (Storypark): Observed children’s development and recorded milestones, observations and incidents.
- Cultural Awareness: Promote diversity and inclusion through activities and materials that reflect various cultures and backgrounds.
Night-fill Team
Coles Parkside
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the stock replenishment process overnight.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve nightly goals, contributing to a positive and efficient team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Administrator
Kidney Support Network Mackay
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Utilized Excel to accurately calculate revenue generated from multiple thrift stores and recorded the data into an organized Excel sheet. Analyzed the data and generated reports to provide insights into sales trends and inventory management.
- Daily banking.
- Accounts payable experience, including payroll with payable and receivable.
- Assisted bookkeeper with timesheets.
- Assisted accountant processes including preparation of client statements.
- Used online banking to access payees details and approve the accurate amount to be paid.
- Performed general duties assigned by Manager and Coordinators.
- Newsletter Editor: Responsible for editing members’ seasonal newsletters.
- Communicated with each branch coordinator and discussed the titles, photos and words for the newsletter.
- Previewed the newsletter, and following the manager’s approval, printed, used merge printing to post to all members around Australia.
- Focused on volunteer and staff files (Human Resources).
Education
Diploma - School Age of Education And Care
ACTAC
Online12-2026
Certificate III - Early Childhood And Care Education
KathDickson
Mackay01.2025
Bachelor’s - Communication And Management
Nahua University
TaiwanSkills
- Fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin)
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Empathy and Patience
- Data entry with high accuracy, attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Positively solve the problems or seek collaborative solutions
- Proficient MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook
- Payroll experience with payable and receivable
Timeline
Educator
My Kids Early Learning- Mackay
02.2025 - 05.2025
Assistant Educator / Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
04.2023 - 02.2025
Night-fill Team
Coles Parkside
04.2023 - Current
Administrator
Kidney Support Network Mackay
03.2017 - 09.2019
Diploma - School Age of Education And Care
ACTAC
Certificate III - Early Childhood And Care Education
KathDickson
Bachelor’s - Communication And Management
Nahua University
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