Sheril George
Adelaide
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with a strong background in early childhood education, including a leadership role as an Assistant Director. Demonstrates outstanding leadership and organizational abilities, ensuring the delivery of top-tier educational programs and fostering a nurturing environment for children.
Currently utilizing administrative expertise to support the South Australian Police Commissioners Support Branch, providing essential administrative assistance and contributing to the department's efficient operation.
Proficient in operations management and interpersonal skills, significantly enhancing administrative efficiency at South Australia Police. Expertise includes executive support, customer relations, and team leadership, driving substantial improvements in service delivery and stakeholder engagement. Proven capability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Support Section - Admin
South Australia Police
12.2024 - Current
- Provide a confidential support service to the Officer in Charge, Executive Support branch, by effectively scheduling tasks, undertaking keyboard duties to produce accurate and high-quality documents and transcripts, and by keeping appointment dairies, monitoring telephone calls,
attending to enquiries and following up matters as required. - Provide a high level of customer service and comprehensive administrative support to other Branch members.
- Provide a personal reception service in relation to all visitors to the Executive Support Branch.
- Provide a personal telephone service to Executive Support Branch members by responding to enquiries in a professional and timely manner and by directing enquiries to the appropriate area for attention.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the Executive Support Branch by taking of minutes of meetings, drafting of agendas, letters, internal reports and correspondence.
- Ensure the provision of an effective manual and computerised records and correspondence management system by initiating, developing and maintaining appropriate filing systems and data bases.
- Undertake a confidential file management service by processing correspondence and confidential files directed to the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Executive Support Branch, which may be highly sensitive and urgent in nature.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the Branch, by undertaking special assignments and/or minor research work, usually of a highly confidential nature.
- Contribute to the financial management of the Executive Support Branch by overseeing and maintaining appropriate records, analysing and verifying accounts received and preparing associated payment documentation.
Assistant Director
Edge Early Learning
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Program Management: Assist the Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating the educational
programs and activities to ensure they meet developmental standards. - Staff Supervision: Support recruitment, training, and ongoing professional development of staff.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide mentorship to promote staff growth. - Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that the centre complies with local, state, and federal regulations
regarding health, safety, and child care standards. - Parent Communication: Build positive relationships with families through regular communication,
meetings, and events. Address any concerns or inquiries from parents promptly. - Curriculum Development: Collaborate with teachers to develop and enhance age-appropriate curricula
that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. - Budget and Resource Management: Assist in managing the centre's budget, resources, and supplies to
ensure effective and efficient operations. - Child Assessment: Monitor and assess children’s progress and development, providing support for
individualized learning plans as needed. - Crisis Management: Be prepared to handle emergencies and conflicts, ensuring the safety and well-being
of children and staff at all times. - Community Engagement: Foster relationships with local organizations and community resources to
enhance program offerings and support families. - Administrative Support: Assist in administrative tasks such as record keeping, scheduling, and reporting
to ensure smooth daily operations.
Lead Educator
Edge Early Learning
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Curriculum Development: Designing age-appropriate activities that promote the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children in accordance with relevant guidelines and standards.
- Child Observation and Assessment: Observing and assessing children's progress, behaviours, and developmental milestones to identify individual strengths, challenges, and areas for growth.
- Individualized Learning Plans: Developing individualized learning plans and goals for children based on their unique needs, interests, and developmental stages, and collaborating with parents and caregivers to
support their implementation. - Parent and Family Engagement: Establishing open and effective communication with parents and families, providing regular updates on children's progress, and offering guidance and support on child-rearing
practices and developmental milestones. - Team Collaboration: Collaborating with other educators and staff to plan and coordinate daily routines, transitions, and special events, and ensuring consistency and continuity in care and education.
- Health and Safety: Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment conducive to children's well-being, adhering to health and safety regulations, and implementing emergency procedures as needed.
- Professional Development: Participating in ongoing professional development opportunities, workshops, and training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills in early childhood education, child development,
and best practices in childcare.
Medical Receptionist
Physicians SA
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Greet and attend to patients in person and over the phone.
- Professionally assist doctors, staff, visitors, and patients.
- Maintain confidentiality of all doctors, staff, and patient information.
- Schedule appointments between doctors and patients.
- Liaise between medical departments with discretion and
professionalism - Assist with admissions/treatment as per agreed protocols.
- Ensure that stock levels are adequate, and orders are made
- Utilized booking systems and handled correspondence between patients and doctors.
- Assisted with many clerical and administrative tasks on an as-needed basis.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) -
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA01-2027
Vet Certificate II & III in Hospitality -
Charles Darwin University
Alice Springs, NT01-2016
Completed Year 12 -
Centralian Senior College
Alice Springs, NT01-2016
Skills
- Interpersonal skills Administrative skills
- Operations management
- Executive support
- Customer-oriented
- Administrative skills
- Customer relations
- Team leadership
Certification
- Working with children's check
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect
- National Police Clearance
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Executive Support Section - Admin
South Australia Police
12.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Edge Early Learning
03.2024 - 12.2024
Lead Educator
Edge Early Learning
01.2022 - 03.2024
Medical Receptionist
Physicians SA
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Working with children's check
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect
- National Police Clearance
- First Aid Certification
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) -
Flinders University
Vet Certificate II & III in Hospitality -
Charles Darwin University
Completed Year 12 -
Centralian Senior College
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