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SARAH DUNN

SARAH DUNN

CORINDA,QLD

Summary

I am a friendly and energetic student looking to start her career in the retail and publishing industry. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Arts / Journalism at UQ with an extended major in English Literature. I am organised, reliable, and incredibly passionate about reading and helping connect people with their favourite genres and authors. I have relevant administrative and cash-handling skills, and I have lots of experience working alongside children.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Jabiru Community Services
09.2022 - Current
  • Built strong connections with children in order to foster the best environment for their comfort and learning
  • Managed service as Responsible Person in Charge which included undertaking headcounts, safety drills, running staff meetings, communicating with parents, and other administrative tasks
  • Collaborated and communicated with colleagues to ensure activities and the general running of the service is in its optimal state
  • Obtained First Aid certifications

Educational Leader

Jabiru Community Services
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Working collaboratively with children to create weekly programs and menus that are guided by the My Time Our Place Learning Framework
  • Creating various clubs based on children's interests, such as Cooking Club and Dungeons and Dragons
  • Ordering food and resources within assigned budgets
  • Attending weekly administrative meetings and various training sessions to learn more about the role
  • Booking incursions and excursions for Vacation Programs
  • Communicating with the school via the Principal and P&C to ensure smooth running of the service
  • Running the service in the absence of the service manager, which involved rostering, timesheet submission, and other administrative tasks

Tutor

Two Tutors
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.

Photography Assistant

Elite Photographics
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Supported photography and video shoots by helping with equipment setup.
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing and maintaining photography equipment, ensuring quick access during shoots.
  • Supported photographers in capturing high-quality images through precise positioning of subjects, props, and backgrounds.

Senior Employee

Lick! Ice Cream
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Working at Lick! Ice Cream I engaged in constant customer service
  • I was often on shift alone, and as such have gained a high level of organizational skills, as well as communication skills when working with others
  • I was a trusted and valuable employee and received multiple awards for my efforts, including employee of the year.

One-Week Internship at Schizophrenia Lab

QBI Internship
12.2019
  • After placing in the Queensland Brain Bee, I participated in a weeklong internship at the Queensland Brain Institute at UQ
  • I learnt a variety of skills including the handling of scientific instruments and methods for critical research in higher education.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism / Arts -

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
07.2026

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program -

St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly Campus
01.2021

Skills

  • CPR and First Aid
  • Cash-Handling
  • Reliable
  • Hard-working
  • Organisational and Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication

Awardsandacknowledgements

  • UQ Excellence Scholarship for Academic Excellence (2022)
  • Scholars Award for High Achievement (2021)
  • Gold Academic Award (2020)
  • Most Reliable Employee (Lick! Ice Cream) (2020)
  • Employee of the Year (Lick! Ice Cream) (2020)
  • 3rd place in Queensland Brain Bee Competition (2019)
  • Outstanding Service Award (2019)
  • Australian Math's Competition Credit Award (2019)
  • Gold Academic Award (2019)
  • Silver Academic Award (2018)
  • Silver Sports Award (2018)
  • Cultural Award (Debating) (2016)
  • Silver Academic Award (2016)

Work Availability

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Timeline

Educational Leader

Jabiru Community Services
03.2023 - 12.2023

Educator

Jabiru Community Services
09.2022 - Current

Photography Assistant

Elite Photographics
07.2022 - 07.2022

Tutor

Two Tutors
06.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Employee

Lick! Ice Cream
01.2020 - 07.2022

One-Week Internship at Schizophrenia Lab

QBI Internship
12.2019

Bachelor of Journalism / Arts -

University of Queensland

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program -

St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly Campus

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