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Work History
Education
Skills
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Hobbies and Interests
References
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Sarah Craker

Whittlesea,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable education support member/tutor at Whittlesea Primary School. Currently studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at RMIT University and minoring in Health and Physical Education. Prior experience working at before and after school care at Hazel Glen College. Passionate about working in an enthusiastic team to support children in the community.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education Support/Tutor

Whittlesea Primary School
Whittlesea , VIC
02.2024 - Current
  • Two days a week in the small group intervention program, MiniLit, with the year ones and twos.
  • Prepared teaching materials such as worksheets, handouts and posters for classrooms.
  • Provided additional support to students who require it such as those with special educational needs or disabilities.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to educational support roles.
  • Supported teachers during classroom instruction and excursions by helping to maintain order among students.

Hazel Glen College OSHC
03.2023 - Current
  • Care and supervision of children aged prep to year six
  • Acting as a facilitator of play and encouraging students to try new experiences
  • Acting as an appropriate role model for children
  • Ensuring the environment in which children learn and play is clean, hygienic, and safe
  • Attending staff meetings to implement and evaluate programs which are based on the developmental needs and interests of children, and which invite their input and participation
  • Implementing rules and following procedures adequately
  • Maintaining meaningful relationships with parents

Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates
12.2022 - Current
  • Invoicing, billing, and taking customer payments
  • Assisting customers when purchasing in-store products
  • Setting up treatment plans and explaining to customers ways that they can receive the best care
  • Scanning documents into patient files and ensuring all health information remains confidential and private
  • Entering remittances
  • General reception duties include booking in, changing, rescheduling, and canceling appointments over the phone

Sales Assistant

Baker’s Delight Whittlesea
02.2019 - Current
  • Working independently with minimal supervision
  • Serving customers with knowledgeable and friendly support at every stage of their in-store experience
  • Informing customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume
  • Fostering lasting relationships with customers through effective face-to-face communication and quick response to promote long-term loyalty
  • Trialing and training new employees on customer service, money handling, cleaning, and organizing strategies
  • Taking customer orders both in person and over the phone, thereby completing over the phone payments
  • Completing daily banking as well as both opening and closing the store
  • Completing routine ‘Breaducate’ modules on time to ensure adequate knowledge of present and future campaigns

Bakery Assistant

Champions IGA Whittlesea
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisting customers with a helpful attitude and positive approach
  • Preparing and following recipes to make a variety of bakery products
  • Further using utensils and ovens safely
  • Helping customers to find desired products in the store
  • Washing dishes and sanitizing prep area at the end of each shift
  • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety
  • Storing, labeling, and replenishing supplies in compliance with food safety regulations
  • Arranging bakery displays to show case baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales
  • Replacing stock and requesting new products from the bakery to keep areas well stocked for maximum sales
  • Working in a fast-paced team environment
  • Opening the store independently and following necessary security procedures
  • Taking phone orders and organizing orders

Dental Assistant

Eltham Dental Clinic
05.2022 - 05.2022
  • Ensuring patients of all ages feel comfortable during their appointments
  • Patient management, answering phone enquiries, greeting, and assisting patients
  • General administration duties
  • Chair side assisting for general dentistry and sterilization room duties following infection control standards
  • Managing appointments, writing referrals and reception duties

  • Brett Greaves Memorial Car and Bike Show (Annual Fundraising Event)
  • Helping attendees enter the show
  • Organizing raffles and stalls for the event
  • Setting up and packing up stalls on the day
  • Designing signs and advertisements
  • Face-to-face customer service at merchandise stalls
  • Photography of the event

  • Whittlesea Adult Riders – Canteen
  • Handling money and working on the register
  • Preparing meals for attendee and judges of rallies
  • Cleaning canteen and ensuring all food products were stored and packaged appropriately

Education

Bachelor of Education - Primary

RMIT University
10.2024

VCE - English, Media, Health, Psychology, Further Mathematics

Assumption College Kilmore
Kilmore
01.2020

Primary Education -

Whittlesea Primary School
Whittlesea, VIC
01.2014

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Working in fast-paced environment
  • Face-to-face customer service
  • Patience
  • Empathy
  • Effective communication
  • Positive attitude
  • Responsivity

Certification

  • VCE Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Working with children check (employee)
  • Protecting children – Mandatory Reporting and other obligations
  • ‘DoFoodSafely’ certificate
  • Up to date police check

Hobbies and Interests

  • Netball and Fitness
  • Spending time with family and friends

References

  • Elizabeth Hall, Employer, Bakers Delight Whittlesea, 0402279785
  • Kim Gilmore, Bakery Manager, Champions IGA Whittlesea, 040834155

Availability

  • Monday: before and after
  • Tuesday: before and after
  • Wednesday: before and after
  • Thursday: after
  • Friday: before
  • subject to change next March when new uni timetable is completed.

Timeline

Education Support/Tutor

Whittlesea Primary School
02.2024 - Current

Hazel Glen College OSHC
03.2023 - Current

Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates
12.2022 - Current

Dental Assistant

Eltham Dental Clinic
05.2022 - 05.2022

Bakery Assistant

Champions IGA Whittlesea
05.2021 - 12.2022

Sales Assistant

Baker’s Delight Whittlesea
02.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Education - Primary

RMIT University

VCE - English, Media, Health, Psychology, Further Mathematics

Assumption College Kilmore

Primary Education -

Whittlesea Primary School

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