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Overview
Work History
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Qualifications And Certificates
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Tamyn Draper

Mooroobool,Cairns

Summary

I am a passionate educational leader with extensive experience at Edge Hill Outside School Hours Care, skilled in program planning and effective communication. I aim to improve quality and inclusivity while fostering strong relationships with families. Committed to health and safety compliance, and improving the quality of care, I have successfully conducted professional development workshops, empowering staff to elevate their practice.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Leader / Assistant Coordinator/Responsible Person in Charge/Educator

Edge Hill Outside School Hours Care
01.2014 - Current
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations by following established procedures in the absence of the Nominated Supervisor.
  • Maintained an environment that met National Quality Standard requirements.
  • Established effective communication channels with families to address behaviors and health requirements.
  • Thorough experience with the QikKids and Xplor management systems, operating accounts, payments, bookings, etc.
  • Devised and assessed comprehensive plans to enhance quality, inclusion, safety, and policy adherence.
  • Conducted professional development workshops aimed at enhancing educators' skills and expertise.
  • Encouraged health and safety practices for children, such as encouraging healthy hygiene practices, preparing, providing, and encouraging healthy and nutritious food choices that cater to allergies and interests.
  • Organized and executed center planning and programming to ensure engaging and secure activities.
  • Monitored, documented daily activities and behaviors that occurred in the service while adhering to policies.
  • Communicated and collaborated with families and colleagues to provide the best possible care for children to develop physical, cognitive, and social skills, informed by the My Time Our Place framework.
  • Guided planning, supervision, and evaluation of methods in educational initiatives.
  • Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.

Additional Needs Teacher Aide

Edge Hill State School
01.2017 - 04.2024
  • Facilitated and carried out modified lesson plans for learning objectives
  • Provided direct 1 – 1 support to children for social, emotional and behavioural development throughout everyday routines
  • Managed, guided and supported children with self-regulation difficulties and sensory overload
  • Actively supervised and observed children during play times
  • Provided input and was an involved party in establishing and implementing behaviour support and management plans
  • Documented and evaluated daily observations, achievements and incidents
  • Worked individually with children from trauma and disability backgrounds and supported them with social, emotional, cognitive and physical development

Educator – Casual

Whitfield PCYC
01.2014 - 04.2014
  • Established expectations for children's behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Organized activities and resources to promote child engagement.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and educators.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.

Assistant Coordinator/Educational Leader

Cape PCYC Weipa
08.2013 - 01.2014
  • Provided a safe and healthy environment for school aged children that adhered to the National Quality Standard
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy hygiene practices based on their own individual needs
  • Prepared and provided healthy and nutritious snacks that cater to allergies and interests
  • Guided children in different paths to learning based on the approved learning framework (My Time, Our Place)
  • Maintained regulation safety requirements by weekly Safety Audit checks
  • Was responsible for the planning and programming of the centre to create fun and safe activities that encourage all elements of development
  • Observe, interact and record daily activities, interests, outcomes, behaviour, etc
  • That occurs in the centre
  • On occasion was the responsible person of the centre, supervising the daily service of the centre by ensuring work health and safety regulations were abided by the employees and the care of the children

Bar Attendant and Food and Beverage Attendant - Casual Employee

Carpentaria Golf Club Bar and 10th Hole Restaurant, Weipa
06.2010 - 10.2012
  • Experience in the responsible service of alcohol and hold a current RSA certificate
  • Experience with money handling, eftpos machines, atm machines, balancing of daily takings
  • Received training in customer service and have an understanding of customer requirements
  • Have been trusted with closing establishments and carried out end of business procedures
  • Prepared food, buffets and tables for functions and daily service
  • Trained food and beverage attendants in correct restaurant/bar procedures
  • Maintained a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the restaurant and bar
  • Worked in a stressful and busy environment and able to successfully work under pressure

Leader’s Assistant and After Hours Cleaner

C & K Day Care, Weipa
11.2009 - 02.2010
  • Hold a current Working with Children Blue Card
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities
  • Kept records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
  • Read to children, and taught them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs
  • Sterilized bottles, toys, play areas and prepared formulas and meals
  • Disciplined children and recommended other measures to guide behaviour, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, and encouraged understanding of others and positive self-concepts
  • Cleaned and maintained a hygienic and safe environment

Food and Beverage Attendant and Kitchen Hand - Part Time Employee

Albatross Bay Resort, Weipa
10.2008 - 05.2009
  • General Bar, Food and Beverage Attendant duties as stated above
  • Assisted with before service food preparation
  • Maintained a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen and restaurant
  • Assisted the chef with preparation and production of meals
  • Participated in end of business cleaning procedures

Food and Beverage Attendant and Kitchen Hand

Weipa Bowl’s Club Bistro
03.2008 - 09.2008
  • Duties As Above

Checkout Cashier - Part Time Employee

Woolworths Ltd., Weipa
06.2007 - 02.2008
  • Experience with money handling and eftpos machines
  • Operated registers
  • Counting and balancing registers
  • Training and experience in customer service
  • Learnt good work ethic

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Team supervision
  • Staff education and training
  • Relationship building
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Behavioral guidance
  • Program planning
  • Inclusivity practices
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Parent communication

Qualifications And Certificates

  • Diploma of School Aged Care and Education, 2022
  • Completed Year 12 at an OP level, 2009, Western Cape College, Weipa
  • Working with Children Blue Card, 01/05/25
  • Supervisor’s Certificate, 11/08/13
  • Studied (Not completed) a Bachelor of Nursing Science (2010) (2 Years)
  • Studied (Not completed) a Bachelor of Primary Education (2019) ( 2 Years)

References

  • Michelle Spooner, Nominated Supervisor, Edge Hill OSHC, 0488027775, contactoshc@edghehillss.eq.edu.au
  • Kayleigh Sorensen, Primary Teacher, Redlynch State School, 0412497188

Timeline

Additional Needs Teacher Aide

Edge Hill State School
01.2017 - 04.2024

Educational Leader / Assistant Coordinator/Responsible Person in Charge/Educator

Edge Hill Outside School Hours Care
01.2014 - Current

Educator – Casual

Whitfield PCYC
01.2014 - 04.2014

Assistant Coordinator/Educational Leader

Cape PCYC Weipa
08.2013 - 01.2014

Bar Attendant and Food and Beverage Attendant - Casual Employee

Carpentaria Golf Club Bar and 10th Hole Restaurant, Weipa
06.2010 - 10.2012

Leader’s Assistant and After Hours Cleaner

C & K Day Care, Weipa
11.2009 - 02.2010

Food and Beverage Attendant and Kitchen Hand - Part Time Employee

Albatross Bay Resort, Weipa
10.2008 - 05.2009

Food and Beverage Attendant and Kitchen Hand

Weipa Bowl’s Club Bistro
03.2008 - 09.2008

Checkout Cashier - Part Time Employee

Woolworths Ltd., Weipa
06.2007 - 02.2008

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