Kate Potter
Tallebudgera ,QLD
Summary
Organised and dependable mum of four, successful at managing multiple tasks with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Educator
Eden Academy
05.2023 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
Co Owner Alfie Est 2011
Self-employeed
02.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
- Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
Childcare Center Director
Labrador Playschool
04.2007 - 03.2022
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations or parent-teacher conferences, fostering community engagement among families in the program.
- Reduced staff turnover rate by cultivating a positive work environment through team-building activities and open communication channels.
- Managed budgetary allocations effectively, minimizing unnecessary expenses while ensuring adequate resources for center operations.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to track student progress, attendance, health information, and other pertinent data efficiently.
- Implemented safety procedures and protocols to maintain a secure environment for both children and staff members.
- Championed inclusive practices within the childcare center, ensuring that all children and families felt welcomed and supported regardless of cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Increased enrollment numbers by executing effective marketing strategies targeting local families seeking quality childcare options.
- Mentored new hires during onboarding process, facilitating smooth integration into the childcare center team dynamics.
- Adapted staffing schedules to accommodate fluctuating enrollment numbers, maintaining appropriate child-to-staff ratios while optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs, fostering strong partnerships and enhancing overall family satisfaction.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency, resulting in smoother daily operations at the childcare center.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Nursery Manager
Llyod Williamson Schools
04.2004 - 03.2007
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management - Family And Community Services
Traxion Training
03.2025
Advanced Diploma of Childrens Services - Childcare
TAFE Queensland
Ashmore, QLD11.2009
Skills
- Student Interaction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Peer Mentoring
- Class Instruction
- Parent Interaction
- Academic goals
- Educational technology
- Special Education
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Relationship Building
Additional Information
Current Blue Card
Current First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Casual Educator
Eden Academy
05.2023 - Current
Co Owner Alfie Est 2011
Self-employeed
02.2022 - Current
Childcare Center Director
Labrador Playschool
04.2007 - 03.2022
Nursery Manager
Llyod Williamson Schools
04.2004 - 03.2007
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management - Family And Community Services
Traxion Training
Advanced Diploma of Childrens Services - Childcare
TAFE Queensland
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