Ragda Hamdan
Summary
Build my understanding of children’s mind intuitively and create a new educational experience.
All children have the right to an education that accepts and embraces inclusivity and diversity, regardless of where they are from, where they live, or their financial status. Thus, the impact and effectiveness of teaching and learning for students is measurable through the teacher’s ability to deliver high-quality education.
Educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curricula. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic educational settings. Expertise in classroom management, lesson planning, and educational technology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Educator
Nido Early Learning Centre
Nido Early School Ascot Vale
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Calm and patient during challenging or high-stress situations
- Experienced in maintaining consistent daily routines
- Skilled at soothing and supporting sleep schedules
- Provides a nurturing, safe, and emotionally supportive environment
- Adaptable to changing needs and unexpected situations
- Builds strong bonds through gentle, attentive care
- Locations: Ascot Vale, Airport west, Coburg, Glenroy
Casual Educator
Explores Early Learning Centre Essendon
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Strong ability to understand and respond to infants’ and children’s needs
- Fast learner / quick adaptability
- Punctuality & reliability
- Following routines & centre/class policies
- Maintaining safety & hygiene standards
- Time management
- Supervising indoor/outdoor play
- Supporting group transitions (meals, rest, etc)
- Setting up & packing away activities
- Assisting with toileting & personal care
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment
Room Leader
Scribbles and Giggles Granville
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained well-rounded communication skills that covered a wide range of scenarios and ages
- Clearly communicated with children, staff and parents. This includes a range of nuanced styles ranging from encouragement of staff and children, to setting expectations for and providing feedback to staff to inform parents of their child’s progress
- Developed organisational skills that will involved planning, organising and responding to situations as they arise
- Built positive relationship skills that allow to build trust and respect with all stakeholders, be they children, families or staff
- Created record keeping pertaining to any accident, incident, injury, illness or medication
- Ensured staff are educated about the latest initiatives and thinking in early childhood education
- Ongoing liaison with families relating to daily occurrences
- Created a positive working atmosphere among all staff
- Task assignment – daily activities managed and organised
- Delivered proper program delivery and planning in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Educator (practicum)
Community Kids Bass Hill Early Education Centre
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- Prepared and served meals utilising provided menus
- Provided children with positive reinforcement
- Provided first aid treatment as necessary
- Maintained order, security and sanitation of the room/centre
- Performed housekeeping and supervised children in everyday tasks
- Maintained complete and accurate daily records
- Implemented behaviour modification techniques as instructed
- Participated during all children’s activities
- Lead Group time and read to children during story time
- Worked closely with supervisor to plan and implement effective lesson plans, routines and learning goals for all children
- Implemented strategies to support children's cultural backgrounds, which provided them with a sense of security and safety in the environment
- Developed positive relationships with staff, children and families
- Conducted special educational projects and case studies for children with special needs
- Conducting case studies for children with special needs and aiming to improve their sense of belonging
- Utilising children's interests to develop engaging lessons that build on children's sense of belonging through inclusive practises
Crew Member
McDonald's
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Communicated clearly and positively with coworkers and management
- Mastered point-of-service (POS) computer system for automated order taking
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately
- Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation
- Assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering
- Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation
- Resolved complaints promptly and professionally
- Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service
- Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
- Good customer service while taking orders and handling money
- Able to cope with different people and solving problems
- Learnt outgoing and enthusiastic personality and positive attitude
- Ensured to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated clear written and verbal communications skills
Work experience
Woolworths
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction by being knowledgeable on all products offered, and teamed up with co-workers to provide excellent sales service
- Delivered sales, outstanding customer experience, and operational expectations
- Maintained personal and productivity goals
- Connected with every customer by asking open-ended questions to assess needs
- Learnt and shared expertise of products and trends to fit customer’s needs
- Maintained an awareness of all product knowledge, and current or upcoming product / trends Contributed to a positive and inclusive work environment
Administrator
H & H tax Accountants (Granville)
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Used excel
- Used Microsoft word
- Assisted with filling papers
- Sorted out paper work
- Answered phone calls
- Worked effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers.
Education
Diploma - Children Services
Australian Careers Business College
12-2021
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
Certification
- HLTAID012- First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
- HLTAID011- Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010- Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID009- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID004- Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting
- Quality Assessed Training
- Paid and Volunteer Working With Children Check- WWC2362225E
Languages
English
Arabic
Interests
Enjoys working with children, Creative Thinker, ICT skills in Word, Excel and other programs Time, Management Skills, Management Skills, Ability to Work with Others, Honest, Reliable, Keen, Confident, Great Communication Skills, a "can do" attitude, Excellent communication skills, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Decision Making, Time Management, Self-motivation, Conflict Resolution, Adaptability, Active listening, Ability to Make Decisions and Solve Problems, Ability to connect and build excellent relationships with staff, people and families, Ability to work in a team structure
Timeline
Casual Educator
Nido Early Learning Centre
07.2024 - 01.2025
Casual Educator
Explores Early Learning Centre Essendon
02.2024 - 05.2024
Room Leader
Scribbles and Giggles Granville
04.2022 - 03.2023
Educator (practicum)
Community Kids Bass Hill Early Education Centre
02.2021 - 12.2021
Crew Member
McDonald's
08.2020 - 02.2021
Work experience
Woolworths
12.2019 - 02.2020
Administrator
H & H tax Accountants (Granville)
01.2019 - 03.2019
Diploma - Children Services
Australian Careers Business College