Accomplished Centre Director, adept in fostering community engagement and enhancing educational programs. Excelled in team leadership, boosting staff productivity through effective mentoring and innovative curriculum development. Skilled in compliance, marketing, and leveraging technology for educational excellence. Proven track record in improving service standards and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Highly organised and driven to achieve goals
Competent and experienced Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor
Proven success in driving a centre to best practice, and increased occupancy
Mentoring, training and performance management of large teams
Strong knowledge of the NQS, EYLF, Child Safe Standards and compliance
Budget management and effective rostering
Marketing, advertising and social media
Efficient in programs such as Human Force, Storypark, Kidsoft, OWNA
Strong knowledge of CCS and ACCS
Community engagement and partnerships
Successful career in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector spanning almost three decades, starting as an Assistant, then progressing to Room Leader, Educational Leader, Pedagogy and Practice Manager, Assistant Director and Centre Director.
Successfully built FiRST Early Learning’s occupancy from 33% upon commencement of my employment, to 85% at conclusion.
Ensuring a strong name and reputation within the community, implementing multiple centre initiatives and programs.
Participation in community events such as the Pakenham Show and Yakkerboo Festival.
Award winner of The Heathy Achievement Program through Monash Health (Cardinia Lakes) in 2021.
Deb Otten
HR Manager
First Early Learning
0407 848 467
Tamika Hicks
Founder and Approved Provider
Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre
0417 369 732