VAOTAUA TALANAI
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Highly reliable individual consistently completing tasks to the best of their ability. Strong drive and commitment make them a trustworthy professional. Enjoys engaging with customers and sharing life stories, fostering meaningful connections. True passion lies in working with children of all ages and backgrounds, providing them with a nurturing and safe environment to promote education, stability, and growth. Extensive experience in education, including curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Possesses the skills necessary to drive academic success. Adaptability and reliability allow for consistent delivery of results while meeting evolving educational needs. Leadership capabilities highly valued, inspiring both students and staff.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Educator
Grace Lutheran Crèche and Kindergarten
11.2019 - Current
- Weekly planning/programming, focusing on individual learning/developmental milestones, building relationships with children and the community, creating safe environments for children to explore, building inviting spaces for children and families.
Lead Educator/3IC
Petit Early Learning Journey
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Interact with children and families, follow the correct guidelines of EYLF, answer phones and in charge of Centre when Director and 2IC aren’t present, work out staff and children ratios in afternoon, upsell the company with Centre tours and parent information, manage and follow correct behavioural procedures, update daily information, create and complete class programme daily/weekly.
Assistant Educator
Sunkids Boondall
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Support Lead Educator, set up activities for children, create a fun learning environment, fill out daily feedback forms for parents and families.
Assistance in Nursing
Regis Canning Lodge
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Provided behavioural/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's, took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure, provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures, worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient, cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies, developed and maintained quality care.
Flower cutter
Labour Solution Agency
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Routinely drained unwanted fluids, communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on a technical level, performed quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses.
Lounge Attendant
Qantas Lounge
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Kept records of meeting rooms availability, assisted guests with any special requests during their visits, performed serving, cleaning, and stocking duties in establishments, prepared and served hot and cold beverages, used all food handling standards.
Barista/Cook
Johjos Cafe
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Washed, peeled, cut, and seeded fruits and vegetables, collaborated with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, communicated with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
Student Work Experience
Subway Restaurant
10.2011 - 11.2011
- Dusted and mopped all hard surfaces, set up and took down chairs and tables, cleaned break rooms, including sinks, countertops, microwaves, coffeemakers, refrigerators, tables and chairs.
Education
TLC Training Solution, Brisbane
Express Online Training
Diploma of Childcare service and Childhood Education -
TLC Training Solutions
01.2017
Cert III Aged Care -
Royal College of Healthcare
01.2015
Cert III Security Operations -
Australian Training Institute
01.2014
Cert III Business Administration -
Brisbane Institute of TAFE Queensland
01.2012
Graduate Year 12 -
Deception Bay State High School
01.2011
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Educational leadership
- Literacy development
- Student Engagement
References
- Kim Nowlan, Service Director - Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten, 0421256613, grace.ck@qlecs.org.au
- Rachel Ray, Lead Educator - Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten, 0412134460, rachyray93@outlook.com
- Mira Poteris, Lead Educator - Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten, 0416184416, mirapoteris3@gmail.com
Timeline
Lead Educator
Grace Lutheran Crèche and Kindergarten
11.2019 - Current
Lead Educator/3IC
Petit Early Learning Journey
02.2017 - 10.2019
Assistant Educator
Sunkids Boondall
06.2016 - 01.2017
Assistance in Nursing
Regis Canning Lodge
04.2015 - 05.2015
Flower cutter
Labour Solution Agency
08.2014 - 12.2014
Lounge Attendant
Qantas Lounge
07.2013 - 04.2014
Barista/Cook
Johjos Cafe
01.2012 - 10.2013
Student Work Experience
Subway Restaurant
10.2011 - 11.2011
TLC Training Solution, Brisbane
Express Online Training
Diploma of Childcare service and Childhood Education -
TLC Training Solutions
Cert III Aged Care -
Royal College of Healthcare
Cert III Security Operations -
Australian Training Institute
Cert III Business Administration -
Brisbane Institute of TAFE Queensland
Graduate Year 12 -
Deception Bay State High School
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