Pravi Patel
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Education and Care Service Trainer and Assessor, adept at mentoring students in both classroom settings and practical placements. Known for my patient and energetic approach, I lead by example with a goal-oriented mindset and a can-do attitude. Skilled in effectively communicating with diverse groups, I feedback aligned with competency standards. Experienced in instructing adult learners in all aspects of childcare, including assessment marking and on-the-job support and guiding students through their practical placements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainer and Assessor
Allora College
01.2022 - Current
- Delivering qualifications for Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, and First Aid training sessions
- Conduct in-house training for adult students in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Assess students during practical placements
- Document student performance during practical placement
- Mark students’ written assessments
- Coach and mentor students preparing for practical placements
- Provide individual support to students
- Provide feedback to learners regarding assessment outcomes
- Ensure smooth coordination of vocational placement and quality assurance in assessing students' skill demonstration at the workplace
- Advise students on future job roles
- Implement quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Participate in trainer and assessor meetings
- Engage in professional development activities
- Deliver First Aid training sessions
- Oversee enrolments and manage related administrative tasks
- Issue welcome letters and handle student inquiries
- Manage user choice and fee-for-service students
- Handle Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) students and ensure compliance with third-party documentation
- Check all documents for compliance and satisfactory standards
Assistant Coordinator & Relief Coordinator
Catholic EEC - St Matthews And Jubilee OSHC
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Attended staff meetings, notified parents regarding special events and interacted with families on routine basis.
- Maintained parental sign-in and sign-out sheets.
- Implemented strategies to increase program effectiveness such as organizing, setting up craft tables, and following program activities
- Provided administrative support including EFTPOS transactions, cash handling, parent service, and daily reporting
- Managed payroll for employees and reviewed timesheets
- Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions
- Managed centres operations including opening and closing as per roster
- Planned and supported program effectiveness based on children's suggestions
- Assisted with art and craft activities
- Provided and followed recommendations on vacation activities, play ideas, and fun learning
Assistant Coordinator & Relief Coordinator
St Edwards OSHC
04.2014 - 11.2020
- Assisted with art and craft activities
- Embedded and complied with all regulations, including the centres policies and procedures
- Led and developed the team to deliver a high-quality cycle of planning, and curriculum outcomes for each child
- Built and maintained strong, positive relationships with families, children, and the centre team
- Ensured documentation of children’s learning was visible and accessible to families, containing high-quality information to meet regulatory requirements
- Engaged students and volunteers to enhance community knowledge on child development
- Collaborated with team members to extend children’s thinking and learning through intentional teaching strategies, inspiring environments, spontaneous play experiences, and high-quality documentation
- Maintained current policies and procedures
- Performed data entry and other duties as directed
- Implemented the Early Years Learning Framework
- Provided administrative support including EFTPOS transactions, cash handling, parent service, and daily reporting
- Managed payroll for employees and reviewed timesheets
- Managed centre operations including opening and closing as per roster
- Planned and supported program effectiveness and followed up to achieve goals in a timely manner
- Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions
Education
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Blueprint Career Development
Brisbane, QLD02.2022
Diploma - School Age Education And Care
Traxion Training
Brisbane, QLD10.2018
Certificate III - Children Services
Australian City College
Brisbane08.2014
Skills
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Proficient with computers
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills
- Experience in daily reporting
- Collaborative team player and quick learner
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
- Highly self-organized, able to multitask efficiently and effectively
- Proficient in weekly program planning
- Able to prioritize tasks and set up plans to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Effective communicator
- Comfortable working in multicultural environments
- Advanced time management and social skills
Certification
- Blue Card for QLD
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
- Do Food Safely Certificate
- Effective supervision and duty of care
- PANOSH Certificate
- In Safe Hands - Child Protection Training
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & Publisher) – Intermediate level
- Xcelerate Knowledge
- QikKids (Childcare Management Software)
- Xplor (Childcare Management Software)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Trainer and Assessor
Allora College
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Coordinator & Relief Coordinator
Catholic EEC - St Matthews And Jubilee OSHC
01.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Coordinator & Relief Coordinator
St Edwards OSHC
04.2014 - 11.2020
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Blueprint Career Development
Diploma - School Age Education And Care
Traxion Training
Certificate III - Children Services
Australian City College
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