Christie Guthrie-Warren
Byford,WA
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in education and childcare administration, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialising 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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Djinda Dreaming Leda
Leda, WA
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed policies and procedures for the day-to-day operations of the childcare center.
- Maintained positive relationships with families by addressing their concerns promptly.
- Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
- Resolved conflicts among children or between staff members in a professional manner.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate children
- Ensured compliance with licensing regulations, safety standards and health requirements.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Managed budgeting processes to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Assisted with parent requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Administrative Officer
Djinda Dreaming Bedfordale
Bedfordale, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
- Operating Kid Soft and OWNA for parent bookings, accounts, and daily tasks for CCS.
- Medical management plans.
- Staffing arrangements, i.e., first aid, CPR, WWC, police clearance.
- Emails
Educator
Djinda Dreaming Bedfordale
Bedfordale, WA
08.2019 - Current
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of Children.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote interest and receptive learning.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about daily activities
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents
Service Director
Djinda Dreaming Bedfordale
Bedfordale, WA
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Verified team compliance with established procedures and protocols critical to successful services.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or students when necessary.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Provided guidance to staff in designing lesson plans that incorporated developmentally appropriate activities.
- Monitored budget expenditures related to the childcare center operations.
- Ensured physical environment was safe by performing daily inspections of rooms and playgrounds.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Documented all incidents involving accidents or injuries according to established guidelines.
- Supervised and evaluated staff performance to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior, health and safety, and program procedures.
Education
Kelmscott Senior High School
Kelmscott, WA10-2004
Skills
- Process improvement
- Policy development
- Conflict resolution
- Staff training
- Budget management
- Safety compliance
- Schedule management
- Professionalism
- Performance reviewing
- Onboarding and orientation
- Daily production reports
- Staff coordination
- Contract management
- Time management
- Database management
- Customer service
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Relationship management
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial administration
- Individual accountability
- Staff development
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Administration and reporting
- Shift scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Certificate III in childhood education
- First Aid and CPR
- Working with children's check
- Child protection Mandatory reporting
References
Toni Grifin
Email: Tonichris@live.co.uk
Mobile: 0401400306
Former Service Director
Grainne Carthaigh
Email: gramccarthy@gmail.com
Former Family at Djinda Dreaming
Timeline
Assistant Director
Djinda Dreaming Leda
02.2025 - Current
Service Director
Djinda Dreaming Bedfordale
05.2024 - 02.2025
Administrative Officer
Djinda Dreaming Bedfordale
02.2023 - Current
Educator
Djinda Dreaming Bedfordale
08.2019 - Current
Kelmscott Senior High School
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