Ellyn Robertson
Spring Farm ,NSW
Summary
With 13 years experience in the early childhood sector, I have the willingness and determination to bring many attributes to your service. Strong skills in engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
An effective collaborator who adapts to changing needs, and consistently aims to achieve positive outcomes.
Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in communication, day to running, and developmental assessment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher/Centre Manager
Busy Bees
Georges Hall , NSW
08.2021 - Current
- Supported team members in creating meaningful curriculum for each age group.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting an increase in operational efficiency.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the center, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, inventory control and customer service.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, payroll information and other administrative tasks related to personnel management.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
Early Childhood Teacher/Educational Leader
Busy Bees
Georges Hall , NSW
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues to create an engaging program that met the diverse needs of all learners.
- Participated in monthly meetings with administrators to assess program effectiveness.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities to enhance children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth.
- Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in all areas of development.
- Established a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in my care.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
OSCH Coordinator
Georges Hall Early Learning And Kinder
Georges Hall, NSW
04.2012 - 12.2017
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
Education
Provide First Aid CPR
Allen’s Training
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW05-2025
Master of Teaching Birth To 5 Years - Early Childhood Care And Education
University of Western Sydney
Sydney, NSW01-2017
Cert 3 And Diploma of Children Services - Early Childhood Care And Education
Australian Careers Bussiness College
Liverpool, NSW12-2011
Skills
- Strong communicator: able to effectively communicate expectations, provide feedback, positively direct and guide educators, actively listen to educators' concerns, and manage conflict
- Effective leadership skills: understand educators' emotions, and respond with compassion to build positive and respectful relationships, mentor, and guide in a team environment to achieve overall success
- Organized: managing daily tasks and priorities, delegating tasks, and ensuring smooth operation
- Performance management: evaluating team performance, providing feedback, and setting goals for success
- Collaboration skills: effectively able to work alongside others to achieve a common goal in the best interest of the service
- Plan for children’s ongoing development and emerging skills, interest and growth
References
Natalie Dedman
Phone: 0450 001633
Email: nataliedalpra@outlook.com
Previous Area manager
Adriana Grubisic
Phone: 0450 538 385
Colleague/2IC Busy Bees
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher/Centre Manager
Busy Bees
08.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher/Educational Leader
Busy Bees
01.2017 - 07.2021
OSCH Coordinator
Georges Hall Early Learning And Kinder
04.2012 - 12.2017
Provide First Aid CPR
Allen’s Training
Master of Teaching Birth To 5 Years - Early Childhood Care And Education
University of Western Sydney
Cert 3 And Diploma of Children Services - Early Childhood Care And Education
Australian Careers Bussiness College
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