Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Danielle (Elly) Kemp

Taree,NSW

Summary

I am a passionate Early Childhood Educator who advocates for nature-based play, open-ended environments, and inclusive practices. I believe in a calm, collaborative approach with children and fellow Educators alike. Despite my experience in the management area of ECE, I am passionate about teaching.

Currently I have completed 70% of my degree in Early Childhood Education and hold a grade point average of 6.33.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner

IH, JM, JW, & DM Kemp
07.2019 - Current

· All those described further as the ‘Bookkeeper’ role

· Oversee the operation of the farm, including planning and handling business administration.

· Negotiate / renegotiate new term loans and agreements

· Aid in physical farm work such as moving livestock, assisting in lamb marking, harvest and sowing, checking troughs, etc

Director

Lake Cargelligo Early Learning Centre
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Lead the development of the service philosophy and vision
  • Lead the team in pedagogy and curriculum design and implementation.
  • Developed and edited policies and procedures to create processes and responses consistent with the vision of the service.
  • Developed the Quality Improvement Plan for the service.
  • Established collaborative leadership and created distributed leadership positions to empower and promote agency. Planned for succession.
  • Enhanced team collaboration and cohesion through positive communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations. Focussed on team and capacity building.
  • Developed and implemented programs, systems, and operational processes to ensure the successful operation of the service.
  • Sought funding, adhered to funding guidelines, and implemented strategies to maintain financial sustainability.
  • Ensured reporting requirements were monitored, maintained and completed on time.
  • Built partnerships with families and mutually beneficial relationships with other services and stakeholders, working closely with partners in health, education, and culture.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts.
  • Organised professional development tailored to team and individual needs.
  • Worked closely with the Management Committee, providing monthly reports at meetings and working together to lead the service.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained educators. Provided mentoring and coaching to all team members.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Overhauled both indoor and outdoor environments, along with resources, to improve the educational environment and assist in meeting EYLF learning outcomes.
  • Planning for, and participation in, multiple excursions per year including a weekly Bush Kindy program, and transition to school program.

Bookkeeper

IH, JM, & JW Kemp
03.2015 - 07.2019

· Maintaining accurate financial records on spreadsheets and MYOB

· Assisting the Accountant with preparation for the BAS

· Issuing invoices and receipts to debtors

· Producing balance sheets, income statements and other financial documents as needed

· Reporting to the partnership – irregularities, over spending, budgeting, etc.

Program Coordinator

OSHClub
01.2014 - 08.2014

. Working at a number of sites to manage and reorganise staff, re establish a quality program and build engagement with the service.

. Complying with the National Education and Care Services and NSW Regulations

· Organisation of staff professional development and communication processes

· Building relationships and communicating with stakeholders

· Implementing and maintaining programs, systems and operational processes for the successful operation of the service

· Implementing the My Time, Our Place Framework into our program and leading pedagogy

· Planning for, and participation in, the school holiday program. This includes multiple excursions as well.

- Building relationships with external resources (eg Speech therapists, child psychologists, occupational therapists)

Educational Leader & Nominated Supervisor

Lalor Park Early Learning Centre
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Assisted with the development of the service philosophy and vision
  • Lead the team in pedagogy and curriculum design and implementation.
  • Assisted with editing policies and procedures to create processes and responses consistent with the vision of the service.
  • Developed the Quality Improvement Plan for the service.
  • Ensured reporting requirements were monitored, maintained and completed on time.
  • Built partnerships with families and mutually beneficial relationships with other services and stakeholders, working closely with partners in health, education, and culture.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts.
  • Assisted with organising professional development tailored to team and individual needs.
  • Worked closely with the Owner / Operator of the service to ensure effective operation
  • Assisted with recruited, hiring, and training educators. Provided mentoring and coaching to all team members.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Assisted with designing both indoor and outdoor environments, and selecting resources to meet EYLF learning outcomes.
  • Planning for, and participation in, multiple excursions per year. This included Easter excursions to the local Primary Schools where children were introduced to their future learning environment

Bar & Gaming Attendant

Strathfield Sports Club
02.2006 - 09.2012
  • Filled, maintained and rotated products and displays to create attractive arrangements, promote customer interest and drive sustained sales.
  • Informed manager of duty of significant concerns, broken machines, out-of-order games and problems.
  • Responded to inquiries by addressing player questions about game operations, machine functions and payouts.
  • Enhanced customer experience by providing attentive service and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.

· Preparation and organisation of functions

· Promotional activities such as attending festivals, advertising, promoting and membership

· Cash handling / reconciliation of cash floats

· Knowledge of all systems, tito, TAB, Keno, etc

Centre Manager & Nominated Supervisor

Brunswick Cottage Child Care Centre
04.2007 - 06.2012
  • Lead the development of the service philosophy and vision
  • Lead the team in pedagogy and curriculum design and implementation.
  • Developed and edited policies and procedures to create processes and responses consistent with the vision of the service.
  • Developed the Quality Improvement Plan for the service.
  • Enhanced team collaboration and cohesion through positive communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Developed and implemented programs, systems, and operational processes to ensure the successful operation of the service.
  • Ensured reporting requirements were monitored, maintained and completed on time.
  • Built partnerships with families
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts.
  • Organised professional development
  • Recruited, hired, and trained educators. Provided mentoring and coaching to all team members.
  • Overhauled both indoor and outdoor environments, along with resources, to improve the educational environment and assist in meeting EYLF learning outcomes.
  • Planning for, and participation in, multiple excursions per year including a weekly library visits

Quarantine Inspector

Australian Quarantine And Inspection Service
04.2006 - 04.2007
  • Enhanced quarantine procedures by implementing rigorous inspection techniques and protocols.
  • Observed destruction and disposal of condemned items to maintain control and prevent contamination of food chain.
  • Conducted regular audits of quarantine facilities to ensure adherence to established standards, resulting in improved overall safety and security.
  • Streamlined information sharing between departments by maintaining up-to-date databases containing critical data on regulated materials.
  • Customer service: Answering of clients’ questions, arranging bookings, resolving problems and meeting client needs.
  • Collaborated with other inspectors to streamline the inspection process and maintain consistency across all assessments.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Charles Sturt University
Bachelor Of Education (Birth To 5)

Early Childhood Education

Australian College Teacher Aides And Childcare
Diploma CHC50113
11.2022

Early Childhood Education

Selmar Training Institute
Certificate 3 CHC30708
02.2012

Government

Australian Quarantine And Inspection Service
Certificate 3
04.2006

Marist Sisters' College Woolwich
Higher School Certificate
09.2004

Skills

- Ability to maintain a positive organisational culture, grounded in collaborative leadership, empowering, and promoting agency and initiative amongst the team

- A working understanding of the Regulations, ECA’s Code of Ethics, NQS, EYLF and Child Safe Standards

- Focus on inclusion, catering for children with additional needs, and Indigenous perspectives in particular

- Ability to lead planning, delivery, and evaluation of the EYLF and pedagogy

- Interested in supporting other staff, mentoring, coaching, as well as learning from the team

References

Nicola Johnston - School Counsellor based at West Wyalong Public School

Secretary for Lake Cargelligo Early Learning Centre

0430 096 439


Allan Johnston - Principal at Ariah Park Central School

Treasurer for Lake Cargelligo Early Learning Centre

0411 705 087

Timeline

Director

Lake Cargelligo Early Learning Centre
09.2021 - 12.2022

Partner

IH, JM, JW, & DM Kemp
07.2019 - Current

Bookkeeper

IH, JM, & JW Kemp
03.2015 - 07.2019

Program Coordinator

OSHClub
01.2014 - 08.2014

Educational Leader & Nominated Supervisor

Lalor Park Early Learning Centre
09.2012 - 07.2013

Centre Manager & Nominated Supervisor

Brunswick Cottage Child Care Centre
04.2007 - 06.2012

Quarantine Inspector

Australian Quarantine And Inspection Service
04.2006 - 04.2007

Bar & Gaming Attendant

Strathfield Sports Club
02.2006 - 09.2012

Early Childhood Education

Charles Sturt University

Early Childhood Education

Australian College Teacher Aides And Childcare

Early Childhood Education

Selmar Training Institute

Government

Australian Quarantine And Inspection Service

Marist Sisters' College Woolwich
Danielle (Elly) Kemp