Karen Thompson

Curriculum Vitae
August 01, 2015

Karen Michelle Thompson

13 Beachwood Street
Redland Bay, QLD
4165

Phone: M: 0401166224

Email: kmthompson-68@hotmail.com

Date of Birth: 15th December 1968

QCT Registration Number: 887360

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Professional eFolio:

Please click here to view my Professional eFolio website:

MARKETING AND ADVERTISING CO-ORDINATION:

Database development, maintenance and update.

Developed skills in graphic design, presentation, visual & print media.

Developed various I.C.T and software skills eg. Publisher, Photoshop, In Design, Microsoft Office.

Education:

Year 12. 1985 Beenleigh State High School

Certificate of Early Childhood Education, TAFE QLD, 1990

Certificate III in Education Support, Specialised Training Services, 2004

James Cook University. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education).

Graduated August 2015

Employment History:
January 2014 August 2015 : Home Tutor/Governess
Drummondslope Cattle Company
Teaching Australian Curriculum eKindy, Prep, Year One and Year Two.
2011 2014: Family Day Care Educator, Business Owner
Bayside Family Day Care (Registered Governing Business)
Growing Home Family Day Care (Registered Business)
Redland Bay

2004 - 2010: Advertising & Marketing Co-Ordinator

Kova Furniture Concepts - Head Office

2002 - 2005: Preschool Teacher Aide

Redland Bay State School

1988 - 2002: Preschool / Primary Teacher Aide

Eagleby State School

Professional Qualifications and Development

Professional Development Certificates: Bayside Family Day Care

Kid Wrangling Raising Smart Well Adjusted Kids.

Presenter Alice Brown. 11 April 2011
Programming Strategies: Bayside Family Day Care.
06 June 2011

Behaviour Management and Support Principles.

Presented by Peter Melrose. 8 August 2011
Child Protection.
Presented by NAPCAN. 26 September 2011
Linking Resources to the EYLF.
Presented by Bayside Family Day Care. 13 February 2012

Legislative Changes in ECE.

Presented by Bayside Family Day Care. 16 January 2012
Inclusion Practices.
Presented by Jenny Daniloff. 4th June 2012
Creating a Culture of Success in Family Day Care.
Presenter Kym Groth. 8 October 2012

Child Protection for Professionals.

Presented by Tracey Pecic. In Safe Hands. 12 Nov 2012

Current First Aid Certificates 2015:

Administer First Aid.

Emergency Management of Asthma

First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

Administer CPR

Personal Referees:
Michelle Neilsen
Prep Teacher Logan Village State School
0419 124 872
mneil2@eq.edu.au

Harriet Nowell
Year 5 Teacher Eagleby South State School
0404 074 091

My Personal Journey.
I believe I will always be a lifelong learner. I have a proven passion for educating and caring for
children and love the challenges and rewards that teaching brings.

I have had extensive experience as a State School Prep and Primary teacher aide and for the three
years 2011 - 2013 had built and directed a successful and stable Family Day Care business. I was
sole carer /educator and as a result have a comprehensive understanding and working knowledge
of the Early Years Learning Framework and associated outcomes and Early Childhood legislation.

I have recently finished teaching on an outback cattle property in Western Queensland, teaching
three wonderful children while following the Australian Curriculum in partnership with Capricornia
School of Distance Education.

I am articulate and have excellent people skills. I have a good sense of humour but also demonstrate
a responsible attitude and a high standard of professional commitment. I have a natural artistic talent
that I have always found useful in the classroom and I am fit and healthy enough to participate in all
sporting and recreational activities.

My passion is a love of photography, writing, travel and I have an interest in Asian culture. I believe
other countries and cultures contribute to global educational experiences and am hoping to one day
be able to make a real difference teaching in these communities.

I have experienced some really amazing adventures and challenges teaching in the outback, and
believe the bonds and friendships that develop from working with wonderful families and children
are some of the greatest rewards of teaching.

I truly look forward to teaching and learning and working alongside inspirational educators. My
preference is undoubtedly teaching in Early Childhood Education as that is where my experience
lies, though I would be more than prepared to adapt quickly and teach where I am most needed.

Sincerely,
Karen Thompson