KAY KHINE
MELBOURNE,VIC
Summary
Multi-talented Assistant Director focused on streamlining operations and increasing team productivity. Fully versed in office functions to meet deadlines. Mentors and coaches staff to optimal levels of productivity and leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director and Team Leader
Community Children
MELBOURNE, VIC
02.2023 - Current
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Coordinated daily operations and managed workflow to enhance productivity.
- Assisted in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organisational goals.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Participated in different networking events to promote organisational interests.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods including play, storytelling, and creative arts to stimulate children's cognitive and social development.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Contributed towards creating a curriculum based on developmental milestones set out by Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Observed children to record development.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
Assistant Educator
Community Children
MELBOURNE, VIC
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Provided a nurturing atmosphere that encouraged positive behavior and development.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Attended professional development courses related to early childhood education or childcare practices.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Kept detailed documentation regarding each child's behavior throughout the day.
- Encouraged social interaction among toddlers through verbal communication or physical activity.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Community Children
MELBOURNE, VIC
10.2010 - 10.2017
- Supported team leaders and early childhood teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to appropriate personnel for parental notification.
- Assisted with families' requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Read stories, sang songs, played games, and assisted in crafts with groups of children.
- Serve snacks and meals for the children according to dietary guidelines.
- Provided assistance to children with their daily routines and activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Implemented individualized educational plans based on each child's needs.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies for improving educational programs.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Organized play areas, toys, and other learning materials to promote creative play.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations pertaining to health, safety, nutrition, and hygiene standards.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
Education
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VIC10-2024
Certicate IV in Visual Arts - Visual Arts
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC12-2018
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
AMES
Melbourne, VIC09-2010
Skills
- Staff coordination
- Staff development
- Staff management
- Daily production reports
- Team operations
- Health and hygiene
- Child assessment
- Emotional support
- Age-appropriate activities
- Nutrition guidance
- Language development
- Science exploration
- Music appreciation
- Curriculum planning
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Assistant Director and Team Leader
Community Children
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Educator
Community Children
01.2019 - 12.2022
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Community Children
10.2010 - 10.2017
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Kangan Institute
Certicate IV in Visual Arts - Visual Arts
RMIT University
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
AMES
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