Chanelle Dalton
Brisbane
Summary
I am a qualified and professional Early Childhood Teacher with over a decade of experience working in Early Childhood. I have experience managing a team and have strong documentation and curriculum knowledge. I am a team player with great organization and time management skills. I am passionate about Early Childhood and believe young children need a variety of opportunities in order for them to succeed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Company Educational Leader and Compliance Officer
Avenues Early Learning Centre
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Supported multiple centre with Assessment and Rating over the past 12 months
- Ensured company procedures met all relevant regulations by implementing rigorous checking systems.
- Updated policy documentation regularly to reflect changes in regulation.
- Analysed operational processes and made recommendations for improvements that enhanced efficiency whilst maintaining strict adherence to standards.
- Assisted in the development of corporate policies, procedures and controls that addressed identified risks.
- Conducted regular reviews on new laws or regulations affecting the company's operations.
- Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability, resulting in improved risk management.
- Developed and implemented effective compliance programs for regulatory success.
- Established strong relationships with regulators, enhancing company reputation.
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions on compliance matters to staff, enhancing overall understanding and adherence to policies.
- Worked with different departments to promote organisation-wide understanding of compliance protocols, fostering an environment of shared responsibility.
Centre Manager
Avenues Early Learning Centre
03.2017 - Current
- Created policies and procedures for the company, as well as creating policies for the centre
- Liaise with families to support children's development
- Created centre philosophy, Reconciliation Action Plan, Quality Improvement Plan, and Sustainability Plan for the centre
- Streamlined procedures with team collaboration resulting in improved efficiency.
- Spearheaded training programmes to enhance employee performance.
- Oversaw all administrative tasks for efficient centre management.
- Fostered a positive working environment through effective leadership techniques
- Conducted regular audits for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
- Facilitated communication between staff members encouraging open dialogue about ideas or concerns
- Performed risk assessments, ensuring safe environment for both staff and visitors
- Ensured compliance with National Quality Standards, including gaining and Exceeding rating through Assessment and Rating twice
- Wrote, edited and distributed newsletters to share information and updates
- Created a new, company-wide, early learning program; as well as wrote the Avenues Programming Manual
- Acted as Early Childhood Teacher to cover maternity leave and holidays within the company
- Created implementation of Summative Assessments and Mid Semester Reports
- Manage a team of 35 staff, including mentoring, rostering, inductions, and appraisals
- Mentored entire Avenues Group of over 750 staff in how to engage with the new programming style and using StoryPark
Lead Educator and Educational Leader
Chatterbox Early Learning and Childcare
02.2011 - 03.2017
- Planned and implemented learning experiences for under 5's
- Documented the children's learning through paper observations and the online portal
- Mentored new staff and trained staff in company programming style
- Lead a management team of 8 people, all Lead Educators, to create a new programming style and critical reflection program
Education
Master of Arts - Writing and Literature
Deakin University
Melbourne 2022 - 2024
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood
Curtin University
01.2018 - 01.2022
Diploma of Children's Services -
First Choice Childcare
01.2011 - 01.2012
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong understanding of relevant frameworks, including QKLG, EYLF and NQS
- Critical thinking
- Programme development
- Leadership
- Team building
- Time management
- Communication skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Company Educational Leader and Compliance Officer
Avenues Early Learning Centre
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood
Curtin University
01.2018 - 01.2022
Centre Manager
Avenues Early Learning Centre
03.2017 - Current
Lead Educator and Educational Leader
Chatterbox Early Learning and Childcare
02.2011 - 03.2017
Diploma of Children's Services -
First Choice Childcare
01.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Writing and Literature
Deakin University
2022 - 2024
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