Sept 2016 - Current
Casual Nanny / in-home educator
Abracadabra Childcare Services

Thoughout my time with Abracadabra Childcare Services I have worked for private families as a solecharge Nanny and as an event childcare worker for company events / conferences.  I have also worked for families who have received funding for Foster & Kinship Care to offer them some respite and for Defence Community Help Line assisting parents who are sick and in need of in-home childcare assistance.  I have been responsible for the care and supervision of children ranging in age from newborn to teenage years where my duties have included changing nappies, settling, feeding, nuturing, engaging and interacting with the children on all levels and ensuring the children's safety at all times.  Below is some of the families I have worked for:

May 2019

Brennan Family, University of Canberra, Bruce
Caring for 6 month on campus whilst Mum attended a conference

August 2018

Weston Family, Queanbeyan
Caring for one little boy aged 9 years who required overnight care as his Father was travelling interstate for work

June 2018

Besier Family, Curtin
Caring for one child aged 3 years at commencement

March 2018

James Family, Queanbeyan
Caring for two children aged 3 years and 17 months

February 2018

Robinson Family, Crestwood
Caring for one child aged 12 months who recently had tonsils and adenoids removed and her 3 year old brother.

January 2018

Howmans Family, Harrison ACT
Caring for one little girl aged 7 months at commencement.  Both parents worked for Defence, Dad was away and Mum needed to attend compulsary training.

June 2017

Tara Family, Yarralumla
Caring for one little boy aged 12 months at commencement

Dec 2016
Redman Family, Ngunnawal
Caring for two children aged 2.5 yrs and 15 months.  Mum was hospitalised and 30 weeks pregnant with no discharge date so I was available around the clock to assist when needed. 

Sept 2016
Casual Nanny On Call 

Story Family, Ainslie
Caring for one child aged 2.5 years

Saring Family, Hackett
Caring to two children aged 11 and 4 years

2016 - Current
Casual In-home Child Educator / Nanny
Various Private Families

Caring for children ranging in age from newborn to teenage age years where I have been responsible for getting the children up and ready for the day, preparing breakfast, school drop off and pick up, organising fun daily outings and age appropriate activities, arts and crafts, stories and reading, attending after school activities / sports & lessons. All associated household duties in relation to the children and assisting with the smooth running of the household.

2004 - 2017
Home Educator

I have taught my children from Kinder to Year 10.  My eldest child has gone to University and my second child is attending college.  I continue to teach grade 5 and grade 6 children.  My 14 year old son was very sick and by school standard, would not have been able to achieve much.  With much love and compassion, I was able to teach hime numeracy and literacy and he is up to date with his year level.

I have tailored my children's (my own children and other children in my care) learning based on their individual needs and cognitive skills.  As a result, I have observed great and gradual improvements in their ability to:

• concentrate and take responsibility
• build conflict resolution skills
• show respect to peers, siblings and parents and elders
• be honest
• be self-motivated and show more interest in learning
• increased self confidence and co-operation with others

1993 - 2004
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Teacher

Key Responsibilities:

• Compiled From 7 Physics Laboratory Manual with other team members for the Department of Education
• Taught Maths, Chemistry, Physics for 11 years at four different schools in Fiji
• Prepared assignments, coursework, hand-outs and exam papers
• Participated in local seminars and regional conferences
• Evaluate and grade students written work
• Conduct extra classes after school hours and weekends to help students understand concepts and principles
• Provide support and counselling to students who were from all races and religions

• Certificate in Disability Standards of Education, 2017
• Certificate in Education, 1997
• Bachelor of Science, 1993