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Kimberly Coyle

Kearney Springs,QLD

Summary

Dynamic Educational Leader with a proven track record at Springs Early Education, adept in managing and training staff and implementing innovative educational programs. Expert in Xplor and Storypark platforms, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and strong verbal communication. Achieved continuous improvement in educational quality through effective team leadership and hands-on training methodologies.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Leader/ Lead Educator

Springs Early Education
Toowoomba , Queensland
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversee the educational program and practice, working alongside each lead educator to support them in providing a quality, child-led planning cycle.
  • Oversee the educational program, ensuring documentation is up to date and of high quality, practicing alongside each lead educator to support them in providing a quality, child-led planning cycle.
  • Liaise with management to put effective systems in place, taking on feedback from all educators.
  • Train new staff, and assist in updating skills for current staff.
  • Stay up to date with any programming and planning changes via the ACECQA website.
  • Implement a quality program, observing, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating continuously.

Volunteer

Highlands Church
01.2015 - Current
  • Implement a fun and age appropriate program, educating children in a biblical way by- Using props and imaginative play to teach bible stories ensuring the love of Jesus is the focus in each session
  • Ensure risk assessments are taken into account and monitored to reduce risk of hazards
  • Greet parents and help them to feel comfortable to enjoy the main service while involving them in the program if they wish to participate

Core Lead Educator and Administrative Assistant

Highlands Kindy and Early Learning
01.2015 - 01.2023
  • Prepare the weekly roster and liaise with staff regarding availability
  • Receive outside hours phone calls and cover staff shifts
  • Stay in contact with educators regarding staffing arrangements and staff performance
  • Oversee staff/ child ratios and ensure smooth shift changes and adequate supervision
  • Day to day operations such as bookings and record keeping
  • Ensure all medical documentation is up to date and educators are informed of any medical needs
  • Prepare Risk Minimisations and Action Plans
  • Meet with parents to ensure we have the correct information to provide the safest possible environment for their child
  • Ensure staff have an understanding of the centre's policies and procedures and are able to demonstrate this on a daily basis
  • Ensure students have extensive hands on experience and an understanding of general child services regulations such as safe sleeping practices, food handling, emergency procedures and general hygiene practices
  • Assess the safety of the premises and the learning experiences
  • Complete risk assessments regularly
  • Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints

Volunteer

Metro Church
01.2011 - 01.2015

Lead Educator (6 weeks to 2 Years)

Imagine for Children
01.2010 - 01.2015

Group Leader

Acorn Babies
01.2007 - 01.2010

Volunteer

Citicoast Church
01.2007 - 01.2010

Crew Member

South Nowra McDonalds
01.1999 - 01.2003

Group Leader

Avoca Little Angels Preschool And Childcare Centre
01.2007

Education

Certificate III In Accounting -

TAFE
12.2007

Diploma Of Children's Services -

TAFE NSW
12.2003

Higher School Certificate -

Nowra Christian College
Nowra, NSW
12.2001

Skills

  • Observing and interpreting children's development
  • Extensive knowledge of the online learning platforms Xplor and Storypark
  • Managing and training staff
  • Accounting Support
  • Sensitive Material Handling
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Office Suite

References

  • Vicki Davey, Director, Highlands Kindy & Early Learning 0746176570
  • Amy Patterson, Assistant Director, Highlands Kindy & Early Learning 0746176570

Timeline

Educational Leader/ Lead Educator

Springs Early Education
07.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Highlands Church
01.2015 - Current

Core Lead Educator and Administrative Assistant

Highlands Kindy and Early Learning
01.2015 - 01.2023

Volunteer

Metro Church
01.2011 - 01.2015

Lead Educator (6 weeks to 2 Years)

Imagine for Children
01.2010 - 01.2015

Group Leader

Acorn Babies
01.2007 - 01.2010

Volunteer

Citicoast Church
01.2007 - 01.2010

Group Leader

Avoca Little Angels Preschool And Childcare Centre
01.2007

Crew Member

South Nowra McDonalds
01.1999 - 01.2003

Certificate III In Accounting -

TAFE

Diploma Of Children's Services -

TAFE NSW

Higher School Certificate -

Nowra Christian College

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