Alexandra Baker
Benalla,Victoria
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Room Leader (3-5 Years) and Managerial Duties
Benalla Kids Cottage
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Plan and implement educational programs in line with the National Quality Standards (NQS) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
- Build and maintain respectful relationships between families, children and colleagues through meetings, professional feedback, phone calls and face to face conversations
- Follow and adhere to centre philosophies, policies and procedures
- Document and report on children/families where necessary
- Develop and implement strategies, procedures and documents within the educational program
- Provide professional feedback and support to my team of educators
- Create and maintain relationships with support workers and vulnerable families
- Work with programs such as QikKids to ensure day to day operations were kept up to date
- Assist in interviews of new educators/job applicants
- Support educators to work through feedback and conflict resolution
- Act as the responsible person in charge of the service for open and close shifts
- Delivering centre tours to new and prospective families
Education Assistant/ Tutoring Program Teacher
Heathcote Primary School
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Work collaboratively with Teachers, students and the broader community to help drive success
- Follow and help implement school policies and procedures where necessary
- Record and process data across school systems
- Gather and reflect upon data to inform my planning for individual students and small tutoring groups
- Develop and maintain relationships with all relevant stakeholders to support and plan for students with individual learning and development needs
- Documented student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepare materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Room Leader (Pre-Kinder3-5 Years)
Mandalay Early Learning Centre
01.2019 - 01.2021
- As described above with the addition of:
- Delivering professional knowledge gained through PD days
- Communicating with families and educators through Story Park
Room Leader (Nursery0-12 Months & Pre-Kinder3-5 Years)
Good Start Early Learning Centre – Bendigo
01.2016 - 01.2018
- As described above
Room Leader (Nursery0 –12 Months, Toddlers12 Months –2 Years)
Wallaby Early learning Centre
01.2014 - 01.2016
- As described above
Receptionist
Dallas International
11.2012 - 01.2014
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phones promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Managed Self Storage facilities - including quoting, payments receivable and debt consolidation.
- Maintained stock levels and inventory
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
Education
Diploma of Leadership And Management - Organizational Leadership
GOTAFE
Online 01-2025
Cert III & Diploma Qualifications -
Bendigo TAFE
Bendigo, VIC01.2014
VCE -
Broadford Secondary College
Broadford, VIC01.2011
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Hardworking
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to prioritise tasks and succeed under pressure
- Commitment to continued growth and development
- Adaptable
- High sense of initiative and drive
- Friendly and approachable
- Ability to build and maintain rapport both professionally and personally
- Continually seeks feedback for growth
- Transparent and honest
- Stakeholder engagement
- Ability to remain calm in fast paced environments
Timeline
Room Leader (3-5 Years) and Managerial Duties
Benalla Kids Cottage
01.2023 - 01.2024
Education Assistant/ Tutoring Program Teacher
Heathcote Primary School
01.2020 - 01.2022
Room Leader (Pre-Kinder3-5 Years)
Mandalay Early Learning Centre
01.2019 - 01.2021
Room Leader (Nursery0-12 Months & Pre-Kinder3-5 Years)
Good Start Early Learning Centre – Bendigo
01.2016 - 01.2018
Room Leader (Nursery0 –12 Months, Toddlers12 Months –2 Years)
Wallaby Early learning Centre
01.2014 - 01.2016
Receptionist
Dallas International
11.2012 - 01.2014
Diploma of Leadership And Management - Organizational Leadership
GOTAFE
Cert III & Diploma Qualifications -
Bendigo TAFE
VCE -
Broadford Secondary College
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