Shannen Whittington
Summary
I am an experienced passionate enthusiastic, highly organised and well-presented Child Care Lead Educator, Administrative support professional with customer service centric and technologically savvy with the ability to work well as in a team environment. I am passionate about providing positive learning outcomes for children in their growth and development while continually smiling, are skills I am proud of. I have a creative flair and able to handle detailed work with confidence and flexibility ensuring the completion of my daily tasks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Assistant
Private Family Client
06.2023 - Current
- Addressed client household needs with meal preparation, housekeeping and transportation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with family members to support comprehensive care.
- Developed and implemented plans to meet individual family member needs.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Lead Educator & Assistant Cook
The Cottage Ashmore
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage children in learning.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to specifications, creating weekly menus and completing daily record keeping for Auditing.
- Assessed children's progress and provided feedback on educational development using the Early learning frame works and with My Time Our Place Curriculum.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Carrying out administrative duties – writing daily correspondence for parents and families, uploading photos, MUD Register, Educator Breaks, Cleaning Roster, recording attendance, Daily Journal, Medication and Weekly Planning Cycle etc.
- Promoting and encouraging exploration and learning through play.
- Take responsibility and leadership of centre and children during the absence of centre Director as Nominated Supervisor.
- Planning, preparation and setting up of lessons, equipment and resources.
Assistant Educator/ISS Support
Benowa Hills Early Learning Centre
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom upkeep, organizing developmental books.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting cooperation.
- Assisting in children with ongoing high support needs in childcare environment.
- Assisting the ECT/Certified Supervisor with carrying out classroom duties, clerical/correspondence work and support with routines
- Supporting the ECT/Certified Supervisor in managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive behaviour.
- Participating and supporting ECT/Certified Supervisor in Parent/Educator Meetings.
- Providing a secure, nurturing, inviting and safe environment in the classroom.
Gap Year Travel
Overseas
06.2017 - 07.2018
Trainee Assistant Educator
Sunkids Children's Centre
01.2017 - 02.2018
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Cree8 Constructions
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Management and overseeing of the Reception area and all office suites within the office in an organisational perspective.
- Planning and managing boardroom meetings, including catering and minute taking for CEO and Directors.
- Run sheets for the Directors.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting victors.
- Executed record filling system to improve document organization and management.
- Distribution and posting of all incoming and outgoing mail/ booking couriers
- Updating/following company Department Policies and Procedures.
- Diary management and accommodation arrangements for the CEO
- Assisting Accounts Payable and Receivable and Payroll, as required with data entry and subcontractor payments, credit card reconciliations, Petty Cash
- Administration support to all head office departments, including Estimators, Contracts, IT and HR
- Organizing events for the company
- Alleviated of certain tasks for the CEO, all of which will allow them the ability to action more urgent business matters.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Education
Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education
A.C.E Community Collage
Gold Coast, QLDSenior Certificate -
Pacific Pines State High School
Pacific Pines, QLD2010
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Housekeeping
- Appointment Scheduling
- Activity Planning
- Schedule Management
- Educational Support
- Meal Preparation
- Educational Activities
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Safety
- Problem-Solving
- Reasonable Person Duties
- Computer Use
- Child Supervision
- Early Childhood Development
- Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
- Parent Interaction
- Relationship Building
- Educational Software
- Professional Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Rule Setting
Certification
- Blue Card
- QLD Drivers License
- Australian Passport
- CPR Training
- Anaphylaxis & Asthma Training
- Food Safety Supervisor
Referees
Hannah Van Hoeyen - Employer
Centre Director
The Cottage Ashmore
0450 439 588
Lauren Hall - Personal
Teacher Aid
St Hilda's School
0423 072 839
Timeline
Family Assistant
Private Family Client
06.2023 - Current
Lead Educator & Assistant Cook
The Cottage Ashmore
10.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Educator/ISS Support
Benowa Hills Early Learning Centre
02.2018 - 10.2021
Gap Year Travel
Overseas
06.2017 - 07.2018
Trainee Assistant Educator
Sunkids Children's Centre
01.2017 - 02.2018
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Cree8 Constructions
09.2014 - 06.2016
Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education
A.C.E Community Collage
Senior Certificate -
Pacific Pines State High School
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