Stacey Ruffo
Albany,WA
Summary
I am a highly experienced Early Childhood Educator with 23 years of employment in the Early Childhood and Education sector. Qualified to Advanced Diploma level and with an Associate degree in Adult and Vocational Education I have been working as a lecturer with South Regional TAFE for the past 5 years assisting students in their journey to complete their studies successfully and secure employment as Early Childhood Educators. I am passionate about supporting individuals to achieve their educational goals while advocating best practice standards for the sector. I am very enthusiastic about the opportunity to continue my career in this role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
TAFE Lecturer Early Childhood Education and Care
South Regional TAFE
Albany, WA
05.2019 - Current
- Teach and facilitate learning to students studying Cert II, III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and HLTAID012 (ECEC First Aid)
- Assess and mentor Students
- Industry liaison for currency in ECEC field of training
- Completing administration tasks including Delivery resources, Assessment tools (developing and marking), Developing TAPs, USIQ (Teaching notes, evaluations), Excursion plans, Emails and student engagements, Attending/facilitating in staff team meetings, Workplace training and workplace assessments.
Family Day Care Educator
Self Employed
Mckail, WA
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed a successful business by establishing relationships with families and children to provide quality care for children from my home
- Responsibilities included: Built strong relationships with children and families, Implementation of consistent standards relating to the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework across Family Day Care, Administration duties (Program and planning of quality environments and experiences for children, menu planning, Quality Improvement plans, Child Profiles), Community engagements (Excursions and collaborating with other educators).
Training Development Officer
Wanslea Family Services
Scarborough, WA
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Provided Educational Leadership for the early years to all FDC educators
- Implemented the Family Day Care marketing and recruitment strategy
- Coordinated the recruitment of new educators
- Provided induction, and orientation training
- Developed and delivered training packages to Family Day Care Educators including training on the NQF and EYLF
- Ensured implementation of consistent standards relating to the National Quality Framework across Family Day Care
- Occupational health and safety
- Adhered to Occupational Health and Safety processes and implementing FDC policies.
OSHC Support Officer
YMCA of Perth
Perth, WA
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Liaised with area coordinators to ensure that hospital services are adequately resourced
- Supported supervisors and administration support to ensure vacation care programs are satisfactory
- Responsible for sourcing quotes for new projects
- Assisted in the development of roll out plans for new projects
- Responsible for sourcing new funding opportunities and liaising with relevant stakeholders
- Monitored and Maintenance of the YMCA Extranet and Website
- Assisted with processing of timesheets and OSHC payroll
- Supported staff with specific training needs on the day to day operations of their centre
- Assisted and supported the OSHC Compliance Officer in ensuring regulations and Quality Assurance is being adhered to at all OSHC services through visits
- Assisted in the development and updating of new policies
- Supported and managed Budgets.
Director Tambrey Early Learning and Care Centre
YMCA of Perth
Karratha, WA
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Had responsibility for a 120-place centre, the management and coordination of 27 staff including the promotion and administration associated with community based programs in 11 towns within the shires of Roebourne and Ashburton to families with children ages 0 -12 years and partnered with a variety of agencies and allied health workers within the Pilbara
- Responsibilities included: Coordinating day to day administrative procedures (rosters, budgets, banking), developing policies and procedures, Facilitating staff meetings and training, Assisting with strategic planning, Communicating with staff, management, and key stakeholders of programs, Collaborating with Indigenous and CALD families.
Director at North Centres
ABC Learning Centre
Perth, WA
04.2007 - 12.2008
Qualified Childcare Educator
ABC Early Learning Centre
Albany, WA
11.2005 - 04.2007
2IC Qualified Educator
Albany Kids Club
Albany, WA
11.2003 - 07.2005
Education
Associate of Arts - Adult And Vocational Education
Charles Sturt University
04-2023
TAE40116 Cert IV in Training & Assessment Upgrade -
South Regional TAFE
01.2019
TAE40110 Cert IV in Training & Assessment Upgrade -
YMCA Of Perth
01.2012
Diploma in Management -
YMCA Of Perth
01.2012
Advanced Diploma in Children Services -
YMCA Of Perth
01.2011
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
Higher Education Academy
01.2009
Diploma Children Services -
Great Southern TAFE
01.2003
Certificate III in Children Services -
Great Southern TAFE
01.2002
Skills
- Active listening
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Time Management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Class Management
Relevantclearances
- First aid Certificate HLTAID012 6/11/2021
- Working with children check
- Supervisory Officer Certificate
References
- Dawn Atkin, dawn.atkin@srtafe.wa.edu.au 0427 080 325
- Sally Lawrie, sally.lawrie@srtafe.wa.edu.au, 0437 404 474
Timeline
TAFE Lecturer Early Childhood Education and Care
South Regional TAFE
05.2019 - Current
Family Day Care Educator
Self Employed
04.2015 - 01.2020
Training Development Officer
Wanslea Family Services
10.2012 - 03.2014
OSHC Support Officer
YMCA of Perth
02.2012 - 10.2012
Director Tambrey Early Learning and Care Centre
YMCA of Perth
08.2010 - 02.2012
Director at North Centres
ABC Learning Centre
04.2007 - 12.2008
Qualified Childcare Educator
ABC Early Learning Centre
11.2005 - 04.2007
2IC Qualified Educator
Albany Kids Club
11.2003 - 07.2005
Associate of Arts - Adult And Vocational Education
Charles Sturt University
TAE40116 Cert IV in Training & Assessment Upgrade -
South Regional TAFE
TAE40110 Cert IV in Training & Assessment Upgrade -
YMCA Of Perth
Diploma in Management -
YMCA Of Perth
Advanced Diploma in Children Services -
YMCA Of Perth
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
Higher Education Academy
Diploma Children Services -
Great Southern TAFE
Certificate III in Children Services -
Great Southern TAFE
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