Shania Cooke
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum throughout my placements. Adopting a fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny/babysitter
Private
03.2020 - Current
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modelling of behaviour expectations.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
Learning Assistant/tutoring
Rolling Hills Primary School
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Completing daily yard duty by being there for all students in the yard and providing solutions to any conflict or injuries that may arise
- Promoted a positive learning environment through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and open communication with students.
- Improved student retention rates by providing personalized support and implementing effective learning strategies.
- Primarily focus is on students with disabilities, to help them get the best possible outcome
- Running over lesson plans to strengthen my abilities in teaching preps to cover the Prep Teachers planning sessions
- Attending meetings and liaising with the Principal on strategies that work and don’t work with set children
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, consistently enforcing consequences, and working closely with parents/guardians.
- Exceeded standardized testing benchmarks by implementing engaging test-prep activities that aligned with curriculum standards while minimizing stress for students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to remain current on best practices in teaching methodologies and emerging trends in education.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
Learning Assistant
Dromana Primary School
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Liaising with the classroom teacher and other staff about appropriate methods
- Completing daily yard duty by being there for all students in the yard and providing solutions to any conflict or injuries that may arise
- Primarily focus is on students with disabilities, to help them get the best possible outcome
- Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering an open dialogue about their child''s academic progress and addressing concerns as they arose.
- Improved student retention rates by providing personalized support and implementing effective learning strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to remain current on best practices in teaching methodologies.
Store Manager/Active Stylist
Lorna Jane
11.2020 - 03.2023
- I started as an active stylist in November 2020, after a couple of years working there, they requested me to manage the store temporarily due to the sudden resignation of the previous manager
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reviewing employees performance throughout and at the end of their shift, to focus on missed opportunities and where there is room to grow within the organisation
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Organized special events such as seasonal sales promotions to drive foot traffic into the store and increase sales opportunities.
Receptionist/Rental Administration
Noel Jones Ringwood
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Receptionist
Ray White Ferntree Gully
02.2018 - 07.2018
Golden Pastry Bread Shop Mooroolbark
01.2015 - 01.2018
Education
Associate Degree of Education -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VICBachelor of Education - Primary Education
Deakin University
Melbourne, VICCertificate III - Business Administration
Maroondah City Council
07.2018
VCE - English, Maths, Food Studies, Psychology, Business Management
Lilydale High School
01.2017
Skills
- Bubbly, confident, and outgoing personality
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Great communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Patience and understanding
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Behaviour management techniques
References
- Emily Murcott, Assistant Principal at Rolling Hills Primary School
M: 0438 320 285
- Llewelyn Fleming, The mother of the children I nanny
M: 0410 463 409
- Samantha Jenkins, Previous Lorna Jane Store Manager.
M: 0460 004 897
Timeline
Learning Assistant/tutoring
Rolling Hills Primary School
05.2023 - 02.2024
Learning Assistant
Dromana Primary School
02.2023 - 04.2023
Store Manager/Active Stylist
Lorna Jane
11.2020 - 03.2023
Nanny/babysitter
Private
03.2020 - Current
Receptionist/Rental Administration
Noel Jones Ringwood
05.2019 - 07.2020
Receptionist
Ray White Ferntree Gully
02.2018 - 07.2018
Golden Pastry Bread Shop Mooroolbark
01.2015 - 01.2018
Certificate III - Business Administration
Maroondah City Council
VCE - English, Maths, Food Studies, Psychology, Business Management
Lilydale High School
Associate Degree of Education -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
Deakin University
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