Kate Sanders
Kewarra Beach,QLD
Summary
Seasoned Lead Educator with a background in curriculum development and implementation. Strengths lie in creating engaging learning environments, fostering positive relationships with students and parents.
Possess strong organizational skills, ability to adapt to changing educational landscapes, and commitment to continuous professional growth. Dedicated and passionate educator with extensive knowledge in teaching and updating instructional methods. Committed to mentoring students to boost engagement and overall success. Outgoing, friendly, and highly attentive to detail.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeper
Modern Business Solutions
Cairns, QLD
09.2024 - Current
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Documented transaction details to track and manage financial data.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
Manager
Brenton Hepworth Tipper Hire
Cairns, QLD
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
- Streamlined communication channels, improving information flow and decision-making speed.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
Lead Educator
Smithfield Childcare Centre
Smithfield, QLD
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Monitored student progress to ensure academic success through data analysis, goal setting, and individualized interventions.
- Served as a liaison between parents and guardians and teachers regarding student issues or concerns.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching students with special needs.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Encouraged social interaction among the children through games and activities.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects or other creative outlets.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Implemented behavior management strategies such as positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars related to early childhood education.
- Developed lesson plans that were age appropriate and met the needs of each individual child.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Assisted with meal times by helping children serve themselves and encouraging healthy eating habits.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Lead Educator/2IC Manager
Freshwater Childcare and Education Centre
Freshwater, QLD
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Created professional development opportunities for staff members on topics such as differentiated instruction and technology integration.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching students with special needs.
- Facilitated team meetings to assess student performance, discuss program effectiveness, and plan for improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in recruiting qualified teachers by conducting interviews, providing feedback, and offering recommendations.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Lead Educator
QTs Early Learning
Mareeba, QLD
04.2011 - 03.2013
- Supported growth, development and integration of immigrant children and families.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Provided guidance and support when required for special needs children enrolled in program.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and encourage children's learning.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
- Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Encouraged independence among the kids by allowing them to make decisions on their own within limits set by adults.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits like exercising regularly, eating nutritious food amongst the kids.
- Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
- Supported parents by providing information about their child's growth, nutrition requirements.
- Conducted observations and assessments of children's progress and reported findings to parents and guardians.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Observed children to record development.
- Fostered open and effective communication with parents regarding their children's development and daily activities.
- Supervised playground activities ensuring adherence to safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Lead Ed/OSHC Co-ordinator/Nominated Supervisor
Various Centres
Cairns, QlLD
09.2000 - 04.2011
- Supported growth, development and integration of immigrant children and families.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Provided guidance and support when required for special needs children enrolled in program.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and encourage children's learning.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
- Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Encouraged independence among the kids by allowing them to make decisions on their own within limits set by adults.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
Education
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support HLT -
First Aid Pro
Cairns, QLD05-2025
Diploma - Childrens Services
My Other Mum Training College
Cairns, QLD03-2009
Certificate 3 - Childrens Services
My Other Mum Training College
Cairns05-2007
Skills
- CPR certification
- Behavior management
- Curriculum development
- Parent communication
- First aid administration
- Child supervision
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Educational leadership
- Academic advisement
- Wellness promotion
- Differentiated instruction
- Time management
- Peer evaluation
Certification
- Currently undergoing bridging to upskill for the new certification for both Certificate III and Diploma subjects, both qualifications are currently going through the RPL process to align with new modules entered
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Modern Business Solutions
09.2024 - Current
Manager
Brenton Hepworth Tipper Hire
06.2023 - 09.2024
Lead Educator
Smithfield Childcare Centre
04.2015 - 03.2018
Lead Educator/2IC Manager
Freshwater Childcare and Education Centre
03.2013 - 04.2014
Lead Educator
QTs Early Learning
04.2011 - 03.2013
Lead Ed/OSHC Co-ordinator/Nominated Supervisor
Various Centres
09.2000 - 04.2011
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support HLT -
First Aid Pro
Diploma - Childrens Services
My Other Mum Training College
Certificate 3 - Childrens Services
My Other Mum Training College
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