Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
References
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ALISHA PARFITT

Aspley,QLD

Summary

I am an enthusiastic worker who takes pride in demonstrating a work ethic that goes beyond expectation. I offer proficiency in time management and I am diligent when handling responsibilities. I have strong communication skills both written and verbal and thrive working in a diverse team environment while working collaboratively with coworkers.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Service Leader

Living Faith Lutheran Kindergarten
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Administrative duties
  • Responsible for the day to day operations of the service including answering all phone and e-mail enquiries
  • Mentor and support staff
  • Hosting parent tours and discussing what we as a service can offer
  • Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations
  • Handling grievances and complaints
  • Ensuring the safety of staff and children at all times, following all policies and procedures.

Centre Director

Ascot Childcare and Kindy
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Motivate and lead a team of talented educators to create a positive and fun working environment
  • Manage the day to day operations of the Centre in line with company policies and procedures
  • Create long-lasting connections with the local community including partnerships with families
  • Mentor and support the centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards.

Educational Leader

Ascot Childcare and Kindy
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Lead the development and implementation of an effective educational program, pedagogy, and practice in their centre
  • Review current educational programs and documentation in their centre
  • Consult and collaborate with the team of educators to develop and confirm approaches to educational programs, practice, and documentation; that includes assessment and an understanding of children's learning and development.

Lead Educator

Adeona Mitchelton
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisting in the day to day operations of the service
  • Work as liaison between support staff and director
  • Handling paperwork functions in the centre
  • Handling enrolment enquiries
  • Implementing best practices and appropriate practice methods.

Lead Educator

Carmichael Kids
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Ability to communicate and interact effectively with staff, parents and members of the public
  • Ability to assist in the provision of a stimulating, enjoyable, caring and safe environments for children using the childcare centre facilities, ensuring that the standards required by state regulations and national accreditation principles are adhered to
  • To contribute to the direction of the child care centre team by participating in meetings and providing input to review policies, systems, and processes within the centre to ensure flexible and responsive service delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.

Full Time Educator Kindergarten Room

Sandgate Kids
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • To contribute to the team by developing and utilizing effective communication lines with other members and providing support of others as needed to ensure cohesion and consistency in approach
  • To be aware of policies, principles and legal requirements in relation to Equal Employment Opportunity, and Health and Safety, reporting and acting on conditions liable to impact on the well-being of children and staff
  • To provide, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate programmes and daily routines to ensure that the needs of children and parents are catered for.

Full Time Lead Educator

Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Ability to communicate and interact effectively with staff, parents and members of the public
  • Demonstrated ability to assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of childcare programmes
  • To contribute to the direction of the child care centre team by participating in meetings and providing input to review policies, systems, and processes within the centre to ensure flexible and responsive service delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.

Full Time Assistant Educator

Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten
03.2015 - 08.2018
  • To assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of developmental programmes and daily routines to ensure that the needs of children and parents are catered for
  • To contribute to the team by developing and utilizing effective communication lines with other members and providing support to others as needed to ensure cohesion and consistency in approach
  • To be aware of policies, principles and legal requirements in relation to Equal Employment Opportunity, and Health and Safety, reporting and acting on conditions liable to impact on the well-being of children and staff
  • To maintain the safety and hygiene of children in care at its optimum at all times to ensure the children are not exposed to any risks.

Education

Diploma in Early Education and Care -

COLLEGE FOR AUSTRALIAN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
01.2022

Diploma in Beauty Therapy -

Endeavour college of natural beauty
01.2013

Grauduating with Queensland certificate of education -

Aspley state high school
01.2012

Skills

  • Team Player
  • Enthusiastic
  • Passionate
  • Approachable
  • Trustworthy
  • Honest
  • Energetic
  • Able to use initiative
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Exceptional communication
  • Time management
  • Administrative Support
  • Attention to Detail
  • Parent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Strong Work Ethic

References

  • Lauren Gear, Former Manager – Ascot Childcare and Kindy, 0424 570 883
  • Christie Perrin, Former Manager – Ascot Childcare and Kindy, 0434 626 517
  • Mariah Hobson, Former Manager – Carmichael Kids, 0435 891 370

Timeline

Assistant Service Leader

Living Faith Lutheran Kindergarten
08.2022 - 12.2023

Centre Director

Ascot Childcare and Kindy
10.2021 - 08.2022

Educational Leader

Ascot Childcare and Kindy
08.2021 - 10.2021

Lead Educator

Adeona Mitchelton
01.2020 - 08.2021

Lead Educator

Carmichael Kids
05.2019 - 12.2019

Full Time Educator Kindergarten Room

Sandgate Kids
08.2018 - 05.2019

Full Time Lead Educator

Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten
01.2017 - 08.2018

Full Time Assistant Educator

Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten
03.2015 - 08.2018

Diploma in Early Education and Care -

COLLEGE FOR AUSTRALIAN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Diploma in Beauty Therapy -

Endeavour college of natural beauty

Grauduating with Queensland certificate of education -

Aspley state high school

ALISHA PARFITT