Awatif Taha

PROFILE

I am an efficient worker with a commitment to children and the community. I am looking for a position to use my skills to help children reach their full potential.

KEY SKILLS

 Able to develop skills in children to help them be confident and involved learners, with a strong sense of well-being

Effectively interacts and cares for the needs of children including in health, hygiene and safety

Works closely and successfully with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

Interpreting and translating skills in Arabic and north and South Sudan languages

Experienced in working with a range of community and government organisations

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2020 – 2021 – Mamma’s kitchen – Moonee Valley Council

Employment & Entrepreneurship Support Officer

-       To work with counsellor staff and chef and kitchen hand staff to

-       Interpreting for the staff members.

-       Write language in Arabic language instructions

-       Delivering and food

-       Food Handler’s certificate

-       Demonstrating food handler’s certificate and work health and safy

-       Getting feedback from staff from multicultural society of how they are managing.

-       Organising well and being talks from therapist

2018 – 2019 – Woman’s Co- Design – Moonee Valley City Council

-       Planning and actions of assisting African Woman’s community

-       Interviewing the community to see what program would work for them

-       Assisting with applying for funding for Mamma’s Kitchen initiative

2015- present       Multicultural Sudanese Centre (Volunteer worker)

Arabic teacher

Beginners to advance level

Engaging families in community events

2016                          Flemington Community Centre

Volunteer

Home visits to educate residents

Homework club and English program – Primary School  and secondary School

2014-2016               FILLS Homework Hub

 Multicultural teacher Aide

2012-2014               St Brendon’s Primary School

  Multicultural teacher Aide

-Work with teachers grade 1 and 3

Interpreting for teachers

Advocating for marginalised community with school expenses and payment.

2006-2010               Kealba Secondary College

   Multicultural teacher Aide

-       Breakfast club

-       Interpreting, explaining subjects in English

-       Working with child protection and various organisation

-       Year 12 work experience for work placement

2004-2005               Good Start, Flemington Childcare Centre

Childcare worker

2003-2005               Moonee Valley City Council

     Relief Childcare worker

EDUCATION & TRAINING

2016                          First Aid Certificate (Anaphylaxis)

2014                          Diploma of Children’s Services (CHC50908)

                                   Partners in Training, Australia

2013                         Certificate IV in Disability

                                   The Malka Group

2006                         Advanced Skills in Integration Aid Support

                                   Literacy and Numeracy Support VNK942

                                   Triscott Educational Services

2003                         Certificate III in Community Services

                                   VICSEG New Futures Training

OTHER

▪                      Working with Children Check (Expires 22/07/2019)

▪                      Police Check

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

▪                      Team player or can work alone

▪                      Willing to learn and can multi task

▪                      Multi-lingual in Arabic, English, tribal language

▪                      Confident in working with deadlines

▪                      Honest, reliable, mature, responsible

Reference:-

Ben Neil (he/him/his)

Director, Resident Participation| West Division |  Department Families Fairness Housing

144 Langford St North Melbourne 3051