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Jessica Keast

Jessica Keast

Hacketts Gully,Australia

Summary

As a motivated, confident and reliable person I have built upon my knowledge, leadership skills, critical thinking and professional growth over the last 15 years at Goodstart, 4 of those years in an Assistant Director Position. Through these years I have successfully built and leading teams in an Senior Room Leader, Assistant Director position, as well as in the Acting Centre Director position, while building upon my own leadership skills, time management and mentorship of the team to further our combined abilities and knowledge.

In this time, I have accomplished

  • Leadership skills and teamwork
  • Management skills
  • Critical thinking and planning
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Business management
  • Effective communication
  • Active listener
  • Conflict resolution
  • Diplomacy

These skills will establish me in the role of Assistant Director.

I have shown a high drive to progress in my career. Which is evident through my skills, knowledge and advancement in my career levels. My ambition, confidence, hard work and commitment will see results in all my areas of work.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Diploma Educator

Goodstart
Kalamunda, WA
11.2023 - Current
  • I am responsible for implementing a high quality educational curriculum
  • Built and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
  • I have the responsibility to observed children and identify support and development strategies
  • I coached and mentored my team to establish strong network opportunities
  • Maintaining a safe environment for children, families and team members
  • I complied with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and
  • I have built and maintain strong, positive relationships with families, children and the Centre team
  • I have a high level of professionalism and champion for a positive work culture.

Assistant Director

Goodstart
Kalamunda, WA
05.2023 - 11.2023

• As 2IC I work with the centre director to
1. Build our business profits,
2. Plan staffing schedules to improve consistency,
3. Handle family accounts and payroll to ensure the centre is meeting budgets.
• I work closely with the Centre Director in providing all necessary support, as well as managing the
professional development needs of staff.
• I led the centre on many occasions, during the centre director's absence. Ensured practices, procedures and
management was maintained.
• I have stepped up into the role as a Centre Director for other centres in our area. Taking on all roles expected
of me and receiving positive feedback back from centre staff and managers above me.
• I coached and mentored a team of 20 plus staff to establish a strong team
• I coached and mentored my team to deliver exceeding standards and work ethics.
• I coached educators on positive and constructive interactions with educators, families, and children.
• My relationships allowed communication with parents and other staff about children's progress.
• My skills allowed me to put in place curriculum to create positive and safe environments.
• I work with inclusion agencies to support access, active participation and inclusion of all children.
• I have the ability to manage my time to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• I lead and motivate my team to solve problems and to time manage.
• Through my work ethic and commitment, I meet company values and my own values.
• I am experience in completing risk assessments and safety checks. To meet licensing and regulation
parameters.
• I have Interviewed and hired, qualified staff to join our centre team.
• I have handle families accounts from start to finish, including
1. Setting up tours of the centre
2. Handling enrolment forms and setting up accounts
3. Setting up CCS information's and managing payments.

Casual Senior Educator

Goodstart
Kalamunda, WA
10.2022 - 04.2023

• Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members.
• Comply with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements.
• Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide to deliver high quality educational program and
practice in collaboration with the Education Leader. Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with
families, children and the Centre team.
• Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a professional and positive work culture.

Assistant Director in Early Childhood Education

Goodstart Early Learning Kalamunda
Kalamunda, Australia
06.2020 - 09.2022
  • As 2IC I worked with the centre director to build our business profits, plan staffing schedules to improve consistency, handle family accounts and payroll to ensure the centre is meeting budgets
  • I led the centre on many occasions, during the centre director's absence
  • Ensured practices, procedures and management was maintained
  • I have stepped up into the role as a Centre Director for other centres in our area
  • Taking on all roles expected of me and receiving positive feedback back from centre staff and managers above me
  • I coached and mentored a team of 20 plus staff to establish a strong team
  • I coached and mentored my team to deliver exceeding standards
  • I coached educators on positive and constructive interactions with educators, families, and children
  • My relationships allowed communication with parents and other staff about children's progress
  • My skills allowed me to put in place curriculum to create positive and safe environments
  • I work with inclusion agencies to support access, active participation and inclusion of all children
  • I have the ability to manage my time to complete tasks and meet deadlines
  • I lead and motivate my team to solve problems and to time manage
  • Through my work ethic and commitment, I meet company values and my own values.

Senior Diploma Educator in Early Childhood Education

Goodstart Early Learning Kalamunda
Kalamunda, Australia
07.2009 - 06.2020
  • I was responsible for implementing a high quality educational curriculum
  • Built and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
  • I had the responsibility to observed children and identify support and development strategies
  • I coached and mentored my team to establish strong network opportunities
  • I worked with the Centre Director and Assistant Director in the role of 3IC: Building my knowledge in the business management areas, managing payments, leading the team in Centre directors absence
  • Maintaining a safe environment for children, families and team members
  • I complied with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and
  • I have built and maintain strong, positive relationships with families, children and the Centre team
  • In the role of 3IC I had hands on experience to actively contribute to delivering the Centre and business plans
  • I have a high level of professionalism and champion for a positive work culture.

Education

Event and Wedding Management -

Careers Online
01.2023

Diploma in Early Childhood Education -

Goodstart Training College
05.2018

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education -

Polytechnic West
07.2009

Skills

  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Management skills
  • Critical thinking and planning
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Business management
  • Effective communication
  • Active listener
  • Conflict resolution
  • Diplomacy
  • Risk assessments and safety checks
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Effective Time Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Work Ethic
  • High knowledge and understanding of CCS, ACCS, accounts, payroll and business management



References

  • Joanna Gill, Centre Director, Goodstart Early Learning Kalamunda, 0400722452, jgill1@goodstart.org.au
  • Camille Naismith, Early Childhood teacher, Educational Leader Goodstart Kalamunda, 0437696287, cnaismith@goodstart.org.au
  • Elizabeth Burchill, Retired Senior Educator, Goodstart Early Learning Kalamunda, 0481506378, lizzieburchill@gmail.com
  • Aditi Chhibber, Goodstart Early Learning Queens Park, 0401865235, qpk@goodstart.org.au

Timeline

Senior Diploma Educator

Goodstart
11.2023 - Current

Assistant Director

Goodstart
05.2023 - 11.2023

Casual Senior Educator

Goodstart
10.2022 - 04.2023

Assistant Director in Early Childhood Education

Goodstart Early Learning Kalamunda
06.2020 - 09.2022

Senior Diploma Educator in Early Childhood Education

Goodstart Early Learning Kalamunda
07.2009 - 06.2020

Event and Wedding Management -

Careers Online

Diploma in Early Childhood Education -

Goodstart Training College

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education -

Polytechnic West
Jessica Keast