Chetna Gohil
Meadowbank,NSW
Summary
Experienced Childcare Director with a proven track record of implementing comprehensive curriculum and activities programs that significantly improve children's engagement and overall development. Skilled in building strong relationships with parents and guardians, resulting in increased satisfaction scores and enrollment rates. Collaborative and resourceful, successfully partnering with community organizations to provide additional support and resources for children and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Centre Director and Educational Leader
Blossoms Childcare and Early Learning Centre
10.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the day-to-day running of the service, leading and mentoring staff, budgeting, leading the team to deliver a high quality cycle of planning, curriculum and outcomes for each child, conducting risk assessments/compliance checks, reviewing centre policies, conducting performance reviews, adhering to all legislative requirements, collaborating with externals to further support children’s learning and development, recruiting and training staff, fostering collaborative partnerships with families and the community, developing Self-Assessment and other various administrative tasks.
Educational Leader and Preschool Room Leader
Cherry Bridge Station
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Assist the Director in planning and implementation of educational program, providing curriculum direction and guidance, mentoring staff, reviewing Service philosophy, meeting legislative requirements, inducting and orienting staff with the programming cycle of the centre, liaising with families to get their feedback and encouraging them to participate in our program, programming and planning child-centered activities, setting up engaging, inviting and inclusive environment for children and families.
Toddlers room educator, Preschool room leader and Educational Leader
Only About Children
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Making curriculum decisions, implementing the planning cycle, programming for each child, leading and mentoring co-workers, collaborating with Educational Leader, ensuring sustainable practices, and developing Sustainability Action Plan.
Assistant Educator in all age groups
SBS Childcare
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Setting up engaging activities for different age groups, assisted educators with updating daily diaries, maintained routines for the babies, conducted small group times.
Pulse Recruitment Agency
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked across many centres as casual and in all age groups.
Education
Certificate IV Training and Assessment- TAE- 40116 -
Inspire Education
05.2021
Master of Teaching (Birth to 5 years) -
Western Sydney University
01.2017
Master of Arts -
Bhavnagar University (India)
01.2005
Skills
- Very open and positive
- Self-starter with a strong can do attitude
- Have a deep passion for learning Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with children, families and staff
- Good knowledge of EYLF, NQS, and legislative requirements
- Excellent computer skills
- High level of professionalism
- Fast learner
Essential Requirements
- Current First Aid
- WWCC
- Child Protection
- Anaphylaxis and Asthma training
- NESA Accredited
- Has Proda Account
Timeline
Centre Director and Educational Leader
Blossoms Childcare and Early Learning Centre
10.2021 - Current
Educational Leader and Preschool Room Leader
Cherry Bridge Station
02.2019 - 10.2021
Toddlers room educator, Preschool room leader and Educational Leader
Only About Children
01.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant Educator in all age groups
SBS Childcare
01.2017 - 01.2018
Pulse Recruitment Agency
01.2016 - 01.2017
Certificate IV Training and Assessment- TAE- 40116 -
Inspire Education
Master of Teaching (Birth to 5 years) -
Western Sydney University
Master of Arts -
Bhavnagar University (India)