Alexandra Ringwood
Thornbury,VIC
Summary
Dynamic professional and confident leader at Only About Children, excelling in employee motivation and training. Cultivated nurturing environments that enhanced child engagement and social-emotional growth. Leveraged excellent communication skills to foster strong relationships with parents, resulting in increased involvement in their children's education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Room Leader
Only About Children
01.2024 - Current
- Resolved conflicts among team members professionally, fostering a harmonious working atmosphere that enhanced productivity.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Reception Assistant
Executive Interim Management
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Responded effectively to client inquiries or concerns, addressing their needs in a courteous and professional manner.
- Collaborated closely with other administrative staff in order to provide comprehensive support for overall office functioning.
- Handled confidential information with discretion, protecting sensitive data related to both employees and customers.
- Improved workplace atmosphere with excellent interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships among team members and clients.
Private Nanny
Self-employeed
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Kool Kids
01-2024
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Kool Kids Training College
05-2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Employee motivation
- Training and mentoring
- Task delegation
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
I won the 2023 rising star award at the OAC excellence awards for my continued passion, commitment and persistence within our workplace.
Timeline
Room Leader
Only About Children
01.2024 - Current
Reception Assistant
Executive Interim Management
01.2015 - 01.2018
Private Nanny
Self-employeed
01.2008 - 01.2013
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Kool Kids
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Kool Kids Training College
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