Amanda Powell
LEEMING,WA
Summary
Talented Owner and Director with excellent management, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 30 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels.
Dedicated Child Care professional with a history of obtaining and maintaining exceeding services. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Director
Nippers Early Learning
05.2017 - 05.2024
- Owned and led three child care centres achieving an exceeding quality rating.
- Development of centre philosophies and values and alignment of people, structures, systems and processes for their achievement.
- Identification and implementation of initiatives to achieve improved outcomes.
- Day-to-day business operations with ultimate responsibility for up to 65 staff.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with families and educators.
- Mentoring and coaching of educators in all aspects of child care tasks.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered educator engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Fostered an environment promoting continuous improvement and empowering educators to identify opportunities for both personal and team learning
Lead Educator
Randstad
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Supported children with special needs, creating customised learning strategies to accommodate various abilities, and worked with individual team members to implement these
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Supported and implemented the daily routine tasks to a high standard
Lead Educator/Teacher
Stepping Out Kindy
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Developed engaging curriculum materials
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed classroom effectively to ensure an optimal learning environment for all children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interesting and engaging learning environments
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners, differentiating instruction based on individual student needs and abilities.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies, leading to improved retention rates and overall academic success for students.
- Viewed as a leader within the school community by consistently demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of the role – from interactions with colleagues to parent-teacher conferences.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and contributing constructive ideas for improving teaching practices across all grade levels.
- Utilised various assessment tools to monitor student progress throughout the school year, informing instructional decisions and enabling timely interventions when needed.
- Provided individualised feedback for families and adjusted teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Coordinator
Meerilinga
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Gathered and organised materials to support operations.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
Trainer/Assessor
Meerilinga
03.2008 - 12.2010
- Streamlined training processes by developing and implementing efficient training methodologies tailored to the organization's needs.
- Boosted employee retention rate by designing engaging training programs that fostered professional growth and development.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current training methods regularly, making data-driven adjustments as necessary to improve results continuously.
- Contributed to the successful accreditation of training programs by ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Facilitated open discussions during workshops and seminars, promoting an inclusive atmosphere where all participants felt comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences regarding workplace challenges or successes tied to program content.
- Partnered with subject matter experts to ensure accurate content delivery while maintaining a learner-focused approach during sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to develop effective strategies for addressing gaps in trainee knowledge or skills.
- Optimized assessment tools to more accurately measure trainee progress, leading to better-informed decisions on course modifications and improvements.
- Enhanced trainee performance by conducting comprehensive assessments and providing constructive feedback.
Trainer/Assessor
Australian Child Care Academy
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Contributed to the successful accreditation of training programs by ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Facilitated open discussions during workshops and seminars, promoting an inclusive atmosphere where all participants felt comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences regarding workplace challenges or successes tied to program content.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current training methods regularly, making data-driven adjustments as necessary to improve results continuously.
- Partnered with subject matter experts to ensure accurate content delivery while maintaining a learner-focused approach during sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to develop effective strategies for addressing gaps in trainee knowledge or skills.
- Provided ongoing support for trainees even after course completion, fostering continued professional development within the organisation.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends, ensuring that delivered training programs remained relevant and impactful.
- Enhanced trainee performance by conducting comprehensive assessments and providing constructive feedback.
- Supported a positive learning environment with clear communication, active listening, and empathy for diverse learners.
- Established strong relationships with students and colleages, enabling seamless collaboration on cross-functional initiatives requiring staff training or upskilling efforts.
- Incorporated real-life scenarios into training materials, creating a more relatable and practical learning experience for participants to apply in their roles.
Lead Educator
Melville Day Care
01.1994 - 12.1996
- Developed engaging curriculum materials
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices
- Served as a mentor for new educators, sharing best practices and providing guidance and support
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
- Ensured a kind, stimulating learning environment for all children
- Collaborated with colleagues to support high quality care and education
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners,
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among educators by actively participating in team meetings and contributing constructive ideas for improvement
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
Lead Educator
Forrestfield Child Care
01.1990 - 12.1995
- Developed engaging curriculum materials,
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices,
- Served as a mentor for new educators, sharing best practices and providing guidance
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive team environment, where ideas and thoughts were shared inclusively
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and contributing constructive ideas
- Organised excursions and incursions fostering a positive culture and promoting social-emotional growth among children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
Education
Diploma of Education - Child Care
Meerilinga
Perth, WA05.2014
Skills
- Relationship and rapore building
- Proficient Verbal and written communication
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Extensive Leadership, coaching, mentoring ability
- Team Oversight and team building skills
Certification
Valid Working with Children Check
Current Drivers license and reliable car
Current First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Owner/Director
Nippers Early Learning
05.2017 - 05.2024
Lead Educator
Randstad
01.2016 - 04.2017
Coordinator
Meerilinga
01.2015 - 05.2015
Lead Educator/Teacher
Stepping Out Kindy
01.2010 - 12.2015
Trainer/Assessor
Meerilinga
03.2008 - 12.2010
Trainer/Assessor
Australian Child Care Academy
01.2004 - 12.2006
Lead Educator
Melville Day Care
01.1994 - 12.1996
Lead Educator
Forrestfield Child Care
01.1990 - 12.1995
Diploma of Education - Child Care
Meerilinga
Valid Working with Children Check
Current Drivers license and reliable car
Current First Aid Certificate
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