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Rachel Bruen

Summary

Personal Profile: Organised and dedicated person with proven track record of providing exceptional service in any role taken, particularly in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict, and has a 'can do' attitude.




Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trade Assistant

TradeConnex
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • As part of my visa conditions I completed three months of regional work on a solar farm in Glenrowan, Victoria.
  • Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
  • Input data on spreadsheets at the end of each day to record our work and progress.
  • Installed over 20,000 tubes on the farm with my team and met all our weekly targets.

Childcare Educator

Toddlers Den
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviours and related issues.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
  • Coordinated schedules of activities, events, and field trips.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.

Supervisor/Assistant Manager

Links Childcare
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Began as supervisor and worked my way up to Assistant Manager.
  • Gained lots of knowledge and experience in all rooms, with all age-groups, particularly preschool.
  • Coordinating preschool rooms and ensuring good practice is taking place.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to parents/staff, assessing needs.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Created employee schedules to suit everyone's needs.

Receptionist/ Barista/Cook

Funnybones Child Play Centre
09.2015 - 07.2020
  • During my time in Funnybones I acquired excellent customer service skills while learning to adapt to a very busy and changing environment, as every day is different.
  • Took the initiative to step up to the managerial role when required with added responsibility for cashing up and the security of the premises.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills were put to use daily when dealing with children, parents and sometimes difficult customers.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.

Assistant Teacher

National Learning Network, NLN
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • As part of my final year in college, I completed an internship in the National Learning Network for ten weeks.
  • Whilst on internship here, I experienced working one-to-one with students who had special educational needs, along with students with learning disabilities.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
  • Planned, prepared and presented group assignments on the topic 'wellbeing' to encourage collaboration and promote students to prioritise their own mental and physical wellbeing.

Student Teacher

Jollytots Playschool
02.2019 - 02.2019
  • Part of my third year placement which focused on Early Childhood Education.
  • I had the opportunity to learn by observing the children and how they interacted with adults and each other.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Student Educator

Sligo Community Training Centre
02.2018 - 02.2018
  • I undertook my second year placement in Sligo CTC who provide training for adolescents/early school leavers.
  • Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
  • Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
  • Developed and delivered educational workshops to support youth in understanding and navigating real-world experiences.


Student Volunteer

Ozanam House
02.2017 - 02.2017
  • As part of my first-year placement in 2017, I attended Ozanam House, who provide members of the local community with a vital stepping-stone to learning and development, safety and encouragement.
  • I had the opportunity to shadow the tutors and gain valuable hands-on experience in the learning environment by assisting the students in adult literacy and reading classes, computer classes, and Irish language speaking classes for the elderly.
  • Took and followed detailed directions from others.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Education Studies

Marino Institute of Education
Dublin, Ireland
07.2020

Skills

  • Social Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organization
  • Time-Management
  • Working With a Team
  • Office Skills: Well versed with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
  • Technical Support
  • Staff Hiring
  • Office Systems Management

Certification

Child Protection training complete Australian White Card Full drivers license Trained Barista First Aid Certification Microsoft Excel Certification Manual Handling CertificationLeaving Certificate 2016: Subject Level Grade Biology Honours D1 Home Economics Honours C1 Music Honours B3 English Honours C2 Maths Ordinary C3 Irish Ordinary B1 French Ordinary B2

Hobbies

  • Hiking
  • Beach Days and Coastal Walks
  • Gym
  • Socialising with Friends and Family
  • Reading

Timeline

Trade Assistant

TradeConnex
04.2023 - 07.2023

Childcare Educator

Toddlers Den
09.2022 - 03.2023

Supervisor/Assistant Manager

Links Childcare
07.2020 - 09.2022

Assistant Teacher

National Learning Network, NLN
11.2019 - 02.2020

Student Teacher

Jollytots Playschool
02.2019 - 02.2019

Student Educator

Sligo Community Training Centre
02.2018 - 02.2018

Student Volunteer

Ozanam House
02.2017 - 02.2017

Receptionist/ Barista/Cook

Funnybones Child Play Centre
09.2015 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Education Studies

Marino Institute of Education

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