Sarah Thompson
Surrey Downs,SA
Summary
Caring and compassionate educator with 10+ years of working with children, families and with a diverse team. Excelled in maintaining confidentiality, implementing safety processes, and mentoring staff to advance their skills. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, contributing to a positive, efficient work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Golden Grove Homestead Community Children's Centre
06.2009 - Current
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with children and families.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- 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.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Education
Diploma Of Children's Services - Children's Services
TAFE SA - Children's Services
Gillies Plains 12.2009
Year 12 Studies -
The Heights School
Modbury Heights, SA12.2007
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Maintain confidentiality
- Team motivation
- Patience
- Team Supervision
- CPR/ first aid
- Behaviour management
- Coaching and Mentoring students
- Documentation And Reporting
- Safety processes and procedures
Timeline
Team Leader
Golden Grove Homestead Community Children's Centre
06.2009 - Current
Diploma Of Children's Services - Children's Services
TAFE SA - Children's Services
Year 12 Studies -
The Heights School
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