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Ruby-may Duffy

St Leonards

Summary

Dynamic After-School Care Worker and Dance Teacher with a proven track record at Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services and Colour City Dance. Excelled in creating engaging learning environments and fostering critical thinking and teamwork among diverse age groups. Skilled in technique improvement and strong communication, ensuring a 100% safe and nurturing setting for all students.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

After-School Care Worker

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services
01.2021 - Current

  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts, sport and play.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Managed safety and security of all children under care.
  • Cared for children ages 4 to 12 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behaviour modelling and collaboration with parents.
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Managed staff to ensure the overall safety and supervision of kids.

Dance Teacher

Colour City Dance
01.2017 - Current

Educated children in dance in ages ranging from 3-18.

  • Provided one-on-one private lessons.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lessons in RAD ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre and Acrobatics.
  • Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Utilised different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Opened and closed the studio ensuring it was clean and tidy.
  • Choreographed Eisteddfod and end of year concert routines.
  • Organised, labelled and disrupted costumes for performances.
  • Utilised online enrollment system to enrol, add and change enrollment.
  • Order and communicate with costume companies including international companies.

Education

Bachelor of Education -

Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW
02.2028

Skills

  • Technique Improvement
  • Teaching Expertise
  • Class Leadership
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Understanding of ability levels
  • Energetic nature
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking
  • Positive and upbeat

References

Name; Warren Oflaherty contact ; 0431573772

Name; Rebecca Keen contact; 0431589495

Name; Haidee priest contact; 0409612972

Qualifications

-Paid working with children's check; WWC number 2247213E

-First Aid in an education and care setting

-Child protection 'Identify and report young people at risk' unit. 

-Acrobatic arts 'Module one'. 

Timeline

After-School Care Worker

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services
01.2021 - Current

Dance Teacher

Colour City Dance
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Education -

Australian Catholic University
Ruby-may Duffy