Abbi Hutton
Berwick,VIC
Summary
Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of Daycare environments. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Centre Manager
Guardian Childcare & Education Chadstone
03.2024
- In March 2024 I was offered the position of Centre Manager to cover maternity leave
- Since stepping up, my roles and responsibilities have increased exponentially to include rostering, timesheets, handling both educators and families concerns, performance management and reviews, ensuring we are up to date with all compliances and coaching and mentoring all staff.
Assistant Centre Manager
Guardian Childcare & Education Chadstone
07.2023
- I moved to Guardian Chadstone as an Assistant Centre Manager as it was a position closer to home and I immediately felt connected to the centre
- I was given the opportunity to learn new software programs as well as the accounts side of things as my previous job this was completed by head office
- Once I was familiar with the centre and knew how to complete the day-to-day tasks, I began making changes in various practices to improve compliance
- Examples include making a document that details every child's medical condition, Action Plan expiry date, medication date etc
- As well as amending and updating the staff documents folder.
Director In Training
Explorers Early Learning Group
02.2023 - 06.2023
- I joined Explorers Early Learning at the beginning of this year as a Director In Training position
- During my time at Goodstart Early Learning as a Kindergarten Teacher, I offered to help the centre director/assistant directors with their roles and responsibilities as there was multiple changes and gaps in management
- I realised during this time that I really enjoyed helping families, children and educators and decided to look for an assistant director position.
Kindergarten Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning Hampton Park
07.2021 - 01.2023
- I joined Goodstart Early Learning halfway through the year as I wanted to become a full-time kindergarten teacher and my previous job could only offer me part time hours
- During 2022 I have remained in the 4-5year old kindergarten room to fully learn and understand how a kindergarten room programs and plans
- I use my knowledge and creativity to design a variety of learning opportunities to enhance young minds and budding imaginations
- In addition, I have a deep understanding of early learning pedagogy and how to develop programs that support children's independence, resilience, and social and emotional wellbeing.
Early Childhood Educator
My Stars Berwick Early Learning Centre
01.2021 - 07.2021
- My responsibilities involve developing stimulating and challenging learning environments through the use of a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- I am able to successful differentiate my instruction and assessment to meet the varying needs of a diverse group of children
- I have comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum and instruction best practices within early childhood education
- Other duties include effective classroom management through the application of fair and consistent standards, routines, encouragement and appropriate sanctions.
Graduate Primary School Teacher
Wilandra Rise Primary School
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Once I had completed my bachelor's degree in education, I joined Wilandra Rise as a graduate primary school teacher
- I oversaw a foundation class (5-6-year-old students) for the duration of a year
- During this time, I attended weekly personal development training sessions, alongside, weekly planning meetings after school
- My responsibilities included administrating tests and grading them, monitoring students to identify and address problem behaviours and regularly meeting with fellow prep teachers to review student's progress, behaviour and educational plans in order to effectively refine and optimize approaches.
Resort Attendant
Beaconsfield-Berwick Pet Resort
10.2013 - 01.2018
- Working as a casual resort attendant to subsidise my university fees
- My duties included cleaning every part of the kennels and cattery
- Other jobs involved were feeding, bathing, and administering medication if needed
- I answered the phone, checked in and out guests (including deposits and payments), entered information onto the computer and gave tours around the resort to potential customers.
Customer Service Assistant
Marks and Spencer's
08.2011 - 06.2013
- I worked as a part time customer service assistant in the bakery team
- I served customers and refilled stock
- I was also trained to collect the cash in the evening from the tills and to return the newspapers using the computer.
Education
Bachelor of Education Early Childhood/Primary -
Berwick Monash University
Berwick, Australia10.2017
National Diploma of Animal Management -
Berkshire College of Agriculture
06.2011
GCSE Results -
Wycombe High School
06.2009
Skills
- Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Behaviour management techniques
- Parent Communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Organizational abilities
- Staff Monitoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Classroom Management
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Staff Evaluation
- Decision-Making
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Goal Setting
- Event Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Enrollment procedures
- Analytical Skills
Timeline
Centre Manager
Guardian Childcare & Education Chadstone
03.2024
Assistant Centre Manager
Guardian Childcare & Education Chadstone
07.2023
Director In Training
Explorers Early Learning Group
02.2023 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning Hampton Park
07.2021 - 01.2023
Early Childhood Educator
My Stars Berwick Early Learning Centre
01.2021 - 07.2021
Graduate Primary School Teacher
Wilandra Rise Primary School
01.2018 - 02.2019
Resort Attendant
Beaconsfield-Berwick Pet Resort
10.2013 - 01.2018
Customer Service Assistant
Marks and Spencer's
08.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Education Early Childhood/Primary -
Berwick Monash University
National Diploma of Animal Management -
Berkshire College of Agriculture
GCSE Results -
Wycombe High School
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