KELLY PRUSSIAN
LOCKRIDGE,Australia
Summary
I have worked in the childcare industry directly for 10 years now but have always had jobs where children were the focus. From my first position as an OSHC educator in 1991, to working in residential houses, as a resource worker taking apprehended children on visits with their parents or as a nanny in the UK, all jobs have involved the safety and care/education of children.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Regional Coordinator
Wanslea (now Uplyft) Limited
Great Southern, WA
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Oversaw daily operations of childcare facility, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Managed staff rostering to optimize team performance and enhance service delivery.
- Conducted training sessions to improve employee skills in child development and safety practices.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to increase operational efficiency and collaboration.
- Developed action plans targeting operational challenges within responsibilities.
- Promoted positive customer service by resolving conflicts promptly and effectively.
Assistant Director, Educational Leader and 2nd ECT
Bloom Early Education Centre
Beechboro, WA
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed training materials for staff to enhance teaching techniques and engagement.
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure compliance with safety and educational standards.
- Implemented curriculum improvements based on current educational best practices.
- Organized professional development workshops for educators to foster continuous learning.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize coverage and support program needs effectively.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Developed and managed a team of 10 employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
- Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Assisted in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Developed educational programs to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in early childhood education.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and child progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication and teamwork.
OSHC Supervisor
BIG Childcare
High Wycombe, WA
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored staff in childcare best practices.
- Coordinated schedules and managed resources for efficient program delivery.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and activities.
- Developed educational programs tailored to children's needs.
- Monitored staff performance, providing regular constructive feedback.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain satisfaction.
- Fostered a motivating work environment, enhancing team morale.
DIRECTOR, NOMINATED SUPERVISOR, EDUCATIONAL LEADER, EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
MOOMBAKI EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
Bennett Springs, Australia
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted in establishing a new service in Bennett Springs, providing quality education and care at Western Australia's first vegetarian early learning service.
- Managed all aspects of operations for an 80-place early learning centre, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a nurturing environment.
- Oversaw 80 places, including a 30-place before and after school care/vacation care service, facilitating seamless transitions for children and families.
DIRECTOR, NOMINATED SUPERVISOR, EDUCATIONAL LEADER, EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
NINTIRRI EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
Tom Price, Australia
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed all operational aspects of 95-place Early Learning Centre, overseeing program delivery and compliance.
- Oversaw school readiness program for 19 children (one day a week during term time) and After School Care/Vacation Care Service for 30 places.
- Assisted in establishing new purpose-built service in Tom Price, ensuring quality education and care for community-based not-for-profit.
DIRECTOR, NOMINATED SUPERVISOR, EDUCATIONAL LEADER, EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
MOOLANDA CARE AND LEARNING CENTRE
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided educational leadership to ensure quality education and care at community-based not-for-profit service, managing all aspects of operations for 57-place early learning centre, 70-place OSHC (2021), and 50-place OSHC (2021/22).
- Led operational management of the service in collaboration with the Parent Committee, overseeing compliance, budgeting, financial management, and staffing based on service needs.
- Served as Nominated Supervisor for remaining OSHC service since March 2022, overseeing rostering and management of 6 educators while planning and supporting vacation care programs.
- Applied for and maintained Inclusion Support cases through an external provider.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NOMINATED SUPERVISOR, EDUCATIONAL LEADER, EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
CHILD AUSTRALIA LOCKRIDGE CAMPUS
Lockridge, Australia
10.2014 - 09.2020
- Led educational initiatives to guarantee quality education and care delivery, overseeing the operations of a 60-place Early Learning Centre and 30-place Outside School Hours Care Service.
- I developed the service Reconciliation Action Plan (Narragunnawali) and as a result of this have helped build Aboriginal engagement in the service to its highest ever level of 31% of the attendance.
- As an Educational Leader I hold monthly meetings to upskill and support the educators across the Campus, ensure learning stories and program and planning documents are completed and maintained.
- In this role I have also worked tirelessly with Lockridge Primary School to build a strong rapport and this has lead the development of a Transition to School program that is now in its second year.
- The success of this program led to an invitation to co-present (with Lockridge Primary School Kindergarten teacher) our Transition to School program for a group of professionals working in the City of Kwinana.
- During this time I have assisted in building the service occupancy to its current 95%.
- Served as representative on Child Australia Reconciliation Action Plan Committee.
- Assisted one of our services, Bagot, in transitioning to a non-BBF service in the Northern Territory.
- Provided Qikkids training, assisted in supervision plans, developed policies and procedures, and maintained safety data sheets for onsite chemicals.
- I was also asked to assist at Harrisdale Early Learning Centre during their initial setup to mentor and support their new employees.
- As the Early Childhood Teacher I write a separate program for the Kindy room that works alongside the room program but links specifically to the Kindy Curriculum, maintain my teachers registration and attend Professional Development opportunities as they arise to ensure I maintain this registration and am abreast of current practices and areas of interest across the sector.
- This is a small group whose aim is to improve professional development and broaden the Senior Leadership Team, increase efficiencies and reduce risks across the service, and improve competitive advantage to help deliver the Child Australia mission.
OSHC SUPERVISOR
CHILD AUSTRALIA OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE SERVICE
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Coordinated before and after school care service, supervising 4 staff to ensure quality care.
- Transported children from six schools to before and after school care, ensuring safe and timely arrivals.
- Attended school assemblies upon children's requests to support their achievements, fostering positive relationships.
Education
FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR - Food Safety accreditation
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ACCREDITATION
02-2024
2 DAY BASIC PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS TRAINING WORKSHOP AND 2 DAY ADVANCED TRAIN THE TRAINER PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS TRAINING WORKSHOP -
WA CHILD PROTECTION SOCIETY
Tom Price, WA04-2023
DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE -
MEERILINGA TRAINING COLLEGE
05-2016
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - mathematics, science
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
Bunbury, WA08-2008
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum design
- Program evaluation
- Compliance management
- Budgeting and finance
- Community outreach
- Hiring and retention
- Staff management
- Team management
- Team building activities
- Stakeholder communication
- Parent relations
- Decision-making skills
- Conflict resolution
- Change management
- Verbal and written communication
- Lifelong learning commitment
- Contractor management and vendor relations
References
Available upon request
Certification
Working with Children's Check (1403080) expiry - 6 Oct 2028
Accomplishments
Australian Families - Raising Star Award for WA in 2017
Timeline
Regional Coordinator
Wanslea (now Uplyft) Limited
03.2025 - 03.2026
Assistant Director, Educational Leader and 2nd ECT
Bloom Early Education Centre
10.2024 - 03.2025
OSHC Supervisor
BIG Childcare
06.2024 - 09.2024
DIRECTOR, NOMINATED SUPERVISOR, EDUCATIONAL LEADER, EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
MOOMBAKI EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
10.2023 - 03.2024
DIRECTOR, NOMINATED SUPERVISOR, EDUCATIONAL LEADER, EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
NINTIRRI EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
01.2023 - 07.2023
DIRECTOR, NOMINATED SUPERVISOR, EDUCATIONAL LEADER, EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
MOOLANDA CARE AND LEARNING CENTRE
03.2021 - 12.2022
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NOMINATED SUPERVISOR, EDUCATIONAL LEADER, EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
CHILD AUSTRALIA LOCKRIDGE CAMPUS
10.2014 - 09.2020
OSHC SUPERVISOR
CHILD AUSTRALIA OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE SERVICE
12.2013 - 10.2014
FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR - Food Safety accreditation
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ACCREDITATION
2 DAY BASIC PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS TRAINING WORKSHOP AND 2 DAY ADVANCED TRAIN THE TRAINER PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS TRAINING WORKSHOP -
WA CHILD PROTECTION SOCIETY
DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE -
MEERILINGA TRAINING COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - mathematics, science
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY