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Education
Skills
Certification
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Teacher
Stephanie Psarakis
Open To Work

Stephanie Psarakis

Early Childhood Educator
Bonbeach,VIC

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Assistant Childcare DirectorChildcare Center Assistant Director

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Bonbeach, VICChelsea, VICChelsea Heights, VICAspendale, VICSeaford, VIC
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$40/hr - $43/hr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany Culture

Summary

Goal-oriented educator well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of childcare environments. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in administrative processes and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections. Highly organised, resourceful and forward-thinking.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

2IC/Lead Educator

Busy Bees Australia
Bentleigh East, VIC
09.2023 - Current
  • Acting Service Manager from April to July 2024
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Implemented policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with National Quality Standards.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Educator

Busy Bees Australia
Rowville/Bentleigh East, VIC
10.2020 - 09.2023
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviours and related issues.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for children.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.

Customer Service Representative

The Fresh Nut Centre
Bentleigh, VIC
03.2019 - 11.2022
  • Managed store organisation, maintenance, and purchasing functions for family business.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of regular customer preferences.

Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy 4 Less
Balaclava, VIC
12.2017 - 11.2019
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Assisted customers in selecting over-the-counter medications and health care products.
  • Handled inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations and ordering additional products.
  • Supported pharmacists with day-to-day activities and pharmacy office management functions.

Education

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Selmar Institute of Education
Online
11.2022 - 03.2025

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

Australian Child Care Career Options
Online
06.2025 - Current

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Extremely Flexible and Adaptable
  • Self-Motivated and Able to Use Initiative to Complete Tasks
  • Proficient in Xap and Storypark
  • Fluent in Greek

Certification

  • HLTAID0012 - Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, Allens Training - November 2023
  • HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Allens Training - January 2025
  • Current Working with Children Check - Expires November 2027
  • SIRCIND0002 - Support the Supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines, Pharmacy Guild of Australia - September 2018

Timeline

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

Australian Child Care Career Options
06.2025 - Current

2IC/Lead Educator

Busy Bees Australia
09.2023 - Current

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Selmar Institute of Education
11.2022 - 03.2025

Educator

Busy Bees Australia
10.2020 - 09.2023

Customer Service Representative

The Fresh Nut Centre
03.2019 - 11.2022

Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy 4 Less
12.2017 - 11.2019

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