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Holly Bennett

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate professional with a robust background in family support and early childhood education. Proven expertise in guiding families through challenging situations and connecting them with essential resources, ensuring positive outcomes for children's well-being and development. Committed to fostering strong community relationships and advocating for family needs, driving impactful change through collaboration and support. Passionate about empowering individuals to navigate obstacles and achieve their goals for a brighter future.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Aministrator

Heritage Hedging
Melbourne
02.2024 - Current

• Ensured operational compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and legal requirements.


• Report to the owner about the company's daily operation, strategy or other company goals and objectives.


•Coordinated the owners weeks and scheduling in quotes at a time to suit the owner of Heritage Hedging and the clients.


• Managed staff recruitment, training, and development processes.


Facilitated communication between the owner and clients by explaining the job and relayed the clients specific
instructions to the tradesman.


• Sourced new jobs and found new clients for the owner using different platforms and media.

Relief Teacher

Jitbug Ltd
Auckland
06.2018 - Current
  • Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Taught students basic academic, behavioral and social skills.
  • Instructed students on interpersonal skills and basic emotional communication.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.

Pre- School Teacher

ACG Sunderland
Auckland
07.2016 - 01.2018
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans. Observed 33 children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Communicated policies, procedures and regulations to other staff< parents and management. Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.

Early Childhood Teacher

Lollipops Educare
Auckland
08.2014 - 12.2016
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children, including updating attendance and requesting new supplies.
  • Notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.

Education

Education

Unitec Institute Of Technology
Auckland
07-2015

SWIMMING NEW ZEALAND
Auckland
03-2010

Skills

  • Effective and excellent communicator
  • Familiarity with early childhood development and behavioural strategies
  • Confident and experienced having difficult conversations with parents
  • Understanding of community resources and government funding processes
  • Strong background in early years inclusion
  • Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including the National Quality Framework (NQF)
  • Culturally aware and sensitive
  • Advocate for families and children
  • Highly experienced settling children into learning environments

References

Available on request

Timeline

Head Aministrator

Heritage Hedging
02.2024 - Current

Relief Teacher

Jitbug Ltd
06.2018 - Current

Pre- School Teacher

ACG Sunderland
07.2016 - 01.2018

Early Childhood Teacher

Lollipops Educare
08.2014 - 12.2016

Education

Unitec Institute Of Technology

SWIMMING NEW ZEALAND
Holly Bennett