Rosetta (Rosey) Bartolo

• Mentored educators and students over the years, sharing best practices and providing support throughout their time at the centre.
• Developed strong rapport with parents through regular communication, promoting active involvement in their child''s education and well being.
• Led professional development workshops for colleagues on topics that we needed refreshing on or any new research. I would prepare a slide show and engage my colleagues to have hands on experiences so to make it real.
• Implemented effective room management techniques, fostering a positive and safe learning environment for all children, educators and students on placement.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based instructional strategies.
• Identifying areas of improvement and worked collaboratvely with educators and the Director to find strategies for increased success rates among students.
• Programmed individual and group plans to cater for diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Established a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the service and ensuring all educators had a voice.
• Maintained accurate records of childrens progress through diligent documentation practices, and maintained many educator reflections to assist them to further their skills.
• Supported students on placement by assisting and mentoring them on the floor as well as their theory. Encouraging them to find their answers and giving them tools to build up their capacity in being successful on their placement.
• Provided constructive feedback for educators, leadership team and students on placement. Passionate in guiding them towards academic growth and improvement.
• Organized centre events, incursions and a connection to our Aboriginal Community. These events encouraged families in the education and care environment we provided.
• Adapted and supported educators and students with English as their second language understanding their needs. (I spoke only Italian till I was 5 )
• Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
• Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Was the third person in charge and fitted into the role of Assistant Director and Director when needed. Often being responsible for the day to day practices and running of the service.

• Was responsible for starting up an OSHC service and ran it for a few years.
• Programmed recreational activities for children and forming strong relationships with families.

• Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
• Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
• Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
• Increased parent satisfaction through regular communication, addressing concerns, and providing updates on their child''s progress.
• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children by maintaining a clean, well-organized space with appropriate equipment and materials.

. Began my Child Care career as an assistant to educators in Vacation Care.

. Assisted the team leader to provide experiences for the children in our rooms.

. I also was asked to provide an OSHC program for DSTO families, which was successful.