Kristen Hyde
Tranmere,SA
Summary
Highly motivated and driven professional with a passion for educational leadership and making a positive impact in Early Childhood Education and Care. Adaptable and has exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficiency in working both independently and with a range of stakeholders and thrives on being part of a professional team excelling in dynamic environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Program Manager
Goodstart Early Learning
Adelaide, SA / NT
04.2016 - 12.2023
- Create and implement a contextualised state-based framework aligned with the National Teacher Professional Program, including induction, mentoring, and professional learning aligned to the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
- Research and implement legislative and regulatory requirements relating to Early Childhood Education and Care and with particular reference to jurisdictional matters related to Early Childhood Teachers’ professional standing
- Design and support the implementation of a state-based Teacher Induction for newly employed teachers, inclusive of coaching and mentoring
- Act as a critical enabler of state practice goals specific to Early Childhood Teachers
- Coordinate and facilitate regular Teacher Networking Sessions and Communities of Practice to address identified professional learning and development needs of teachers and support sense of belonging and wellbeing for teachers
- Organise the annual Teacher Conference for SA/NT teachers to provide access to international and national experts in teaching and learning
- Develop and deliver contemporary, evidence-based, and engaging online and face-to-face workshops for teachers at both a state and national level
- Develop and deliver contemporary, evidence-based, and engaging online and face-to-face workshops for teachers at both a state and national level
- Develop and implement a state-based Teacher Mentor Program to support teachers in transitioning from provisional to full registration using strong understanding and knowledge of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and requirements of the Teacher Registration Board of South Australia
- Lead the Teacher Mentor Program, inclusive of the development and implementation of workshops, mentoring and providing strengths-based feedback to teachers, and enact the role of evaluator for teachers transitioning to full teacher registration
- Lead a team to support the effective implementation of the Teacher Professional Program
- Establish and lead working groups to support the implementation of key project deliverables
- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to define state priorities, gaps and requirements to support teachers during their employment and address these in project initiatives
- Coordinate and participate in the collection and analysis of data to identify teacher experience and to develop strategies to support the attraction and retention of teachers
- Foster and develop strong partnerships with key external stakeholders relevant to Early Childhood Education and Care including Flinders University, Uni SA, CDU, NAPCAN and TRBSA
Montessori Educational Manager
Precious Cargo Education
Adelaide, SA
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Working collaboratively with Centre Directors and Educational Leaders to support the implementation of high-quality programs in line with the NQF and NQS across all Precious Cargo centres
- Development and training delivery of new educational programs for all centres, in line with the Early Years Learning Framework and Montessori Method
- Preparation and delivery of regular company induction (up to 30 staff)
- Organisation of ongoing external learning opportunities for individuals and groups of educative teams
- Development of monitoring procedures and access to quality professional learning for the Long Day Care Professional Funding
- Development of Montessori Parent Information Fact Sheets and organisational marketing collateral and communication
- Collaborative development of company Operations Manual
- Management of centre resourcing budgets
- Project management of indoor and outdoor learning environments at newly built centres, including working with external contractors and stakeholders
- Mentoring and coaching Early Childhood Teachers, Educational Leaders and Educative Teams
- Development and delivery of face-to-face professional learning workshops for small and large groups
- Strategic planning and project management in conjunction with company CEO, Company Director and Operations Manager
- Involvement in planning and presentation at Management Meetings (CEO, Company Director, Operations Manager, Centre Directors, Assistant Directors)
Trainer/Facilitator
Precious Cargo Education
Adelaide, SA
02.2010 - 03.2013
- Face-to-face delivery of units of competency for Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and Certificate III in Children's Services
- Development, delivery and organisation of training resources, including power points, interactive media, practical workshops and hands-on experiences for students
- Collaborative development of assessment criteria
- Ongoing communication with the course assessor
- Development of induction schedule, attendance rolls, administrative duties for Educators, Teachers, Centre-Directors
- Development and delivery of induction workshops
Centre Director
Precious Cargo Education
St Peters, SA
09.2008 - 08.2009
Early Childhood Teacher
Wilderness School
Medindie, SA
01.2007 - 07.2008
Director/ Head Teacher
Jescott Montessori Pre-School
Magill, SA
01.1999 - 06.2006
Kindergarten Teacher/ Assistant Director
Cross Road Kindergarten
Westbourne Park, SA
01.1995 - 01.1999
Education
Diploma - Business Management
Time-Nationally Recognised Training
Adelaide, SA01-2013
Diploma - Children's Services
Time-Nationally Recognised Training
Adelaide, SA01-2012
Bachelor of Education - (Junior Primary/Primary)
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA12-1994
Skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Committed to continued professional growth
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NQF, NQS and EYLF
- Excellent written, verbal and computer literacy skills
Referees
Paula Pittam
Principal Project Officer Child Care Services– Department of Education
0438 112 486
paula.pittam@sa.gov.au
Relationship: State Manager SA/NT– Goodstart Early Learning
Ange Mery
State Performance Lead SA/NT – Goodstart Early Learning – SA/NT State Office
0448 914 903
amery@goodstart.org.au
Relationship: Goodstart Early Learning – Centre Support Office partner
Sue Robb
Chief Children’s Officer – Goodstart Early Learning
(07) 3918 2267
srobb@goodstart.org.au
Relationship: National Line Manager - Teaching and Learning
Timeline
Teacher Program Manager
Goodstart Early Learning
04.2016 - 12.2023
Montessori Educational Manager
Precious Cargo Education
06.2014 - 03.2016
Trainer/Facilitator
Precious Cargo Education
02.2010 - 03.2013
Centre Director
Precious Cargo Education
09.2008 - 08.2009
Early Childhood Teacher
Wilderness School
01.2007 - 07.2008
Director/ Head Teacher
Jescott Montessori Pre-School
01.1999 - 06.2006
Kindergarten Teacher/ Assistant Director
Cross Road Kindergarten
01.1995 - 01.1999
Diploma - Business Management
Time-Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma - Children's Services
Time-Nationally Recognised Training
Bachelor of Education - (Junior Primary/Primary)
Flinders University
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