HEATHER WELCH
40 Millfield Lane,
Highgate, Camden
N6 6JB
D.O.B 26/07/1982
EDUCATION
2006 Teach International Canberra, ACT
TESOL CERTIFICATE
1999-2000 Dickson College Canberra, ACT
Year 12 Certificate
1995-1998 Kaleen High School Canberra, ACT
Year 10 Certificate
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
2009 Nanny London, UK
Au Pair
Taking and collecting children to and from school
Planning activities and outings
Helping with homework
Cleaning
Cooking dinners
2007-2009 Nipperville Learning Centre Canberra, ACT
Childcare Worker
Supervising Childrens Activities
Helping to plan daily activities
Discussing childrens progress with other staff members and childrens parents
Daily power point presentation showing childrens activities with photos
Organising childrens photography portfolios using a system called Daisy
2007 Private Lawyer Canberra, Australia
Personal Assistant
Reception duties
Opened and sorted mail
Made and received calls to and from clients
Use of organisational skills
Computer skills: Excel and Word, typing speed of 45 WPM
2006 Nava Language School Chiang Mai, Thailand
ESL Teacher
Following a curriculum to plan and implement lessons
Leading classes of 10-25 children aged between 2-11 years old
One on one tutoring with students aged 14-40
Marking tests
2005 Imagine Japan Preschool Yokohama, Japan
ESL Teacher
Planning and Implementing lessons
Running open classes to attract childrens parents to the school
Leading childrens activities
2004-2005 iContact Australia Pty Ltd Canberra, ACT
Call Centre Operator
Data Entry
Made and received phone calls to/from clients
Opened & sorted mail
Switchboard/reception duties
Computer skills: Excel, Word, Access database and a specialized Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)
2002-2004 Ngunnawal Childrens Services Canberra, ACT
Childcare Worker
Supervising childrens activities
Helping to plan daily activities
Preparing meals
First Aid
Discussing childrens progress with other staff members and childrens parents
Written observations on childrens growth and development
2001-2002 Nicholls Early Childhood Centre Canberra,ACT
Childcare Worker
As above
2000-2001 High Time Watch Specialists Canberra, ACT
Sales Assistant
Serving customers, handling cash and credit purchases
Stock taking
Banking
Changing watch batteries
1998-2000 Scorpion Clothing Canberra, ACT
Sales Assistant
Running the store unsupervised
Serving customers, handling cash and credit purchases
Taking orders for embroidery
Trimming embroidery, ironing backing on material
PERSONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Computer skills - typing speed of 45wpm
Well developed communication skills oral and written
Good organisational skills
Motivated and a team player - played bass guitar in a band, performing around Canberra
Photography Photography Essentials course, CIT Reid campus
Drivers licence
INTERESTS
Music
Photography
Reading
Cooking
Yoga
Travelling
Meeting new people
REFERENCES
To be given out upon request