Hayley Connell

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

• Managed and motivated educators to be productive and engaged in work.
• Maintained professional, organised, and safe environment for children, families and educators.
• Supervised, guided and mentored educators in their job roles and responsibilities to maintain compliance within the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Cultivated positive rapport within the team to boost morale and promote employee retention.
• Collaborated with educators to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning outcomes for the children.
• Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
• Placed orders for resources and consumables consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.

2008 - Leading 4-5 year old group (Kindergarten Program)

• Supported the Centre Director in day-to-day management of the Centre.
• Mentored and guided fellow educators to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Implemented developmental learning program within Early Years Learning Framework.
• Collected of observations, and developmental documentation and created invitations for learning and extension within the learning space.
• Utilised innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
• Facilitated child-led, inquiry-based activities in learning environment to enhance learning experience.
• Developed and implemented positive behaviour guidance strategies to include all children within the program.
• Developed and implemented routines to address varying children's needs.
• Fostered children's curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities and real-life experiences.
• Increased professional knowledge and skills by participating professional development opportunities.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating aspects from world cultures in to the program.
• Including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of and being in the program.

Leading varying age groups during this period:

2006 - 2-3 year old group

2007 - 3-4 year old group

2008 - 4-5 year old group (Kindergarten Program)

• Providing a developmentally appropriate program in line with centre programs.
• Working as an effective team member.
• Create strong partnerships with the families and the community.
• Adhering to relevant learning frameworks and legislation.