Bree Slaven
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in education and childcare administration, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in curriculum development, staff training, and regulatory compliance to ensure optimal learning environments. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, leveraging these skills to foster collaborative and supportive settings for both children and educators.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Centre Director
Goodstart Early Learning
Melbourne, VIC
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss upcoming events, goals and objectives.
- Conduct centre tours for potential families
- Developed and deepened relationships with center children and families.
- Hired and coached staff on all center policies and procedures to effectively handle full roster of children.
- Participated in the recruitment process including interviewing potential candidates.
- Planned and scheduled orientation for new children
- Assisted Center Director in developing and managing staff schedules and ensuring coverage for all shifts.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Organised many events for the centre including: Kindergraten Graduations, Mothers and Father’s Day morning teas, open days and open nights for potential new families
Inclusion Support Aide
Goodstart Early Learning
Melbourne, VIC
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Assessed student progress, identified areas of improvement and developed appropriate strategies to address them.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods for young learners.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Lead Educator
Goodlife Gym-Mini kids
Melbourne, VIC
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Cared for children aged from 6 weeks to 6 years.
- Completed bookings, payments and enrolments forms for all families and ensured confidentiality was kept at all times.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Education
Diploma - Diploma of Children's Services Youth Affairs
MEGT Training At Work
Melbourne, VIC01-2004
High School Diploma -
Wantirna College
Melbourne11-2000
Skills
- Staff management
- Behavior management
- Recruitment process
- Staff training
- Performance evaluation
- Team collaboration
References
- Suzanne Hatcher (Goodlife Gym Manager). 0433 731 962
- Eve Feng (work colleague). 0423 940 245
Timeline
Assistant Centre Director
Goodstart Early Learning
04.2024 - Current
Inclusion Support Aide
Goodstart Early Learning
05.2021 - 04.2024
Lead Educator
Goodlife Gym-Mini kids
02.2019 - 07.2022
Diploma - Diploma of Children's Services Youth Affairs
MEGT Training At Work
High School Diploma -
Wantirna College