KAYLA TODD
Baulkham Hills,NSW
Summary
Strong, hardworking and passionate leader with strong organisational skills eager to secure a position that will create growth and professional development. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Room Leader/Educator
Papilio Baulkham Hills
06.2022 - Current
- Papilio Baulkham Hills is a long day care facility with 89 children attending per day
- Nursery room Leader, which has up to 14 babies per day
- Passionate, caring and dedicated professional who plays a vital role in shaping lives of young children and supporting their growth and development during their formative years
- Planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and educational programs that support learning development of a child
- Supervising and supporting other educators, students on floor, providing guidance, mentorship and training as needed
- Creating safe and nurturing, and inclusive environments for children to learn, explore and play
- Observe and track children's progress
- Mandatory reporting to regulatory bodies
- Guiding trainee's
- Building positive relationships with children, families, and stakeholders, and providing support and guidance as needed
- Supported CM with gathering information for Department of Education.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Overcame challenging deadlines and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks.
- Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective project management strategies.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within organisation.
Administration Assistant/Bookkeeper
SMP Steel Fabrications Pty Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- Bookkeeper for structural steel company
- Maintaining financial books using QuickBooks, tracked expenses, prepared, and submitted invoices and complete payroll
- Completing bill payments, record organisation and preparation, and other office duties to support financial and accounting operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional responses to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
- Facilitated employee on-boarding experience by coordinating orientation sessions and completing necessary paperwork efficiently.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organisation and management.
- Reduced administrative workload for supervisors, managing calendar appointments and coordinating meeting logistics.
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
Room Leader/Educator
Hilltop Childcare
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Dedicated and experienced professional who takes on a leadership role with great pride a commitment in ensuring all children and staff needs is met
- Responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate activities and curriculum that its child lead and reflects the EYLF and NQS
- Supervise and support other educators in room providing guidance and mentorship as needed.
- Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective project management strategies.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of 5 employees in fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimise employee experiences.
Cook
Cobblers Hill Community Preschool
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children
- Ensuring that children are receiving balanced meals that supports their growth, development, and overall well-being
- Planning and creating menus that meet national requirements
- Preparing and cooking meals in accordance with food safety and hygiene standards
- Ensuring meals that are age appropriate and culturally sensitive, taking into consideration children's preferences and allergies
- Ordering and managing food supplies, inventory, and kitchen equipment to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Providing education and support to children, parents, and staff on nutrition, food safety, and healthy eating practices
- Maintaining clean and organised kitchen environment
- Adhering to regulations, policies, and guidelines related to food preparation, storage, and serving in early childhood setting
- Collaborating with educators to promote holistic approach's to children's health and wellbeing through nutrition and food services.
Educator/Inclusion Support
Cobblers Hill Community Preschool
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Cobblers Hill Community Preschool is a community-based centre with 42 children per day
- First employed as an ISS worker which works one-on-one with a child who has additional needs
- Responsible for developing and implementing individualised support plans to address specific needs and goals of the child
- Participated in training and professional development
- Monitoring and documenting progress, achievements, and challenges to evaluate the effectiveness of support strategies
- Critical reflections
- Collaborating with educators, support, staff, therapists, and other professionals to create inclusive environments and implement appropriate accommodations and modifications
- Regular engage in administration duties to ensure compliance is maintained
- Advocating the rights of the child.
Trainee Educator
Echidna Children's Centre
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed engaging activities to reinforce complex concepts, resulting in increased comprehension among students.
- Established strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster open communication and support for educational process.
- Incorporated hands-on experiences into lessons to promote active participation and enhance understanding of key topics.
- Consistently met or exceeded district benchmarks for student achievement by employing research-based instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood education birth to 5 years - Education
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW06.2024
Diploma of Early Childhood education and care - Early Childhood Education And Care
Tafe
Wollongong08.2019
Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education and Care - Early Childhood Education
Tafe
Wollongong, NSW2014
Skills
- Financial Management
- Customer service
- Time efficient
- Team leader
- Bookkeeping
- Exceptional communication
- Patience
- Above and beyond
- Organized
- Efficient in QuickBooks
- Office Management
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Timeline
Room Leader/Educator
Papilio Baulkham Hills
06.2022 - Current
Administration Assistant/Bookkeeper
SMP Steel Fabrications Pty Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Room Leader/Educator
Hilltop Childcare
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cook
Cobblers Hill Community Preschool
01.2020 - 01.2021
Educator/Inclusion Support
Cobblers Hill Community Preschool
01.2015 - 01.2020
Trainee Educator
Echidna Children's Centre
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Early Childhood education birth to 5 years - Education
Charles Sturt University
Diploma of Early Childhood education and care - Early Childhood Education And Care
Tafe
Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education and Care - Early Childhood Education
Tafe
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