Kristie Sutherland
Jimboomba,QLD
Summary
Director/Assistant Director and Educational Leader with strong leadership qualities and focus on achieving program goals. I am experienced with overseeing internal administrative activities through program planning, guidance and leadership.
Expert at coordinating staff, I'm Highly organized with a passion and enthusiasm to achieve program goals, best practice and to ensure the implementation of quality Early Education and care for all children.
I am a highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges.
I have a strong work ethic, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
I am a highly-motivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges.
I have strong work ethic, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Leader
Imagine
Flagstone, QLD
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported, mentored and collaborated with Educators in all areas of the Educational program and practices.
- Introduced theorists concepts to support the knowledge and understanding of child development.
- Created weekly social media content, which showcased the Centres Educational program, celebrations, calender of events, incursions, achievements and partnerships with both families and the community.
- Office support - Conducted office tasks to support both the Director and Assistant Director.
- Organized events such as Floral Friday, Kindy Cuts, Wellness Wednesday etc
- Supported all Educators with the implementation of the Abecedarian approach.
- Updated the QIP
Centre Director
Loving Hearts
Currumbin Valley, QLD
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Created weekly rosters and Day plans
- Partnered with the community and families to ensure the the Service provided an inclusive, holistic program for all children.
- Completed reports, ordering and budgeting for the service.
- Conducted training, Staff Appraisals and contributed to the QIP.
- Over saw the day to day running of the Service.
Assistant Director and Educational Leader
The Learning Garden
Jimboomba, QLD
07.2018 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Managed the implementation of the Rose Way Educational Program.
- Managed Sustainability and WH&S
- Supported and mentored staff, to ensure best practice was being implemented.
- Lead Educator across different age groups
- Worked closely with the families and community to establish partnerships which would support and benefit children.
Lead Educator - Nursery
The Tree of Life
Mudgeeraba, QLD
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Mentored new educators in best practices for with supporting children with special needs.
- Facilitated professional learning communities among Educators, focusing on how best to serve and care for all children.
- Supervised Educators who were completing their certificate and Diploma requirements.
- Attended workshops or trainings related to current trends in child development, Education and care practices.
- Cared for and nurtured babies from 6weeks to 18months.
- Implemented an age appropriate, holistic program for all children.
- Worked closely with the families to ensure the best outcome for each child within the care environment.
- Completed Assessment and Rating and received exceeding.
Lead Educator and Assistant Educator
Squiggles
Tugun, QLD
01.2009 - 05.2015
- Assistant Educator - Kindergarten
- Co lead Educator - Senior Kindy
- Co Lead Educator Junior Kindy
Education
Diploma of Children's Services
Tafe Kingscliff
Kingscliff, NSW12-2011
Certificate 111 - Children's Services
Tafe KingsCliff
Kingscliff, NSW01-2009
High School Diploma -
Colyton High School
NSW11-1998
Certificate 3 Assistant in Nursing
Tafe Ashmore
AshmoreSkills
- Innovation Management
- Staff Development
- Instructional Leadership
- Special Education
- Abecedarian Practitioner
Affiliations
- Im a wife and mother to two incredible children, who are now young adults.
- I love being outdoors and keeping fit.
- Im an avid reader
- I love to cook
Timeline
Educational Leader
Imagine
02.2023 - 01.2024
Centre Director
Loving Hearts
02.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Director and Educational Leader
The Learning Garden
07.2018 - 10.2022
Lead Educator - Nursery
The Tree of Life
01.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Educator and Assistant Educator
Squiggles
01.2009 - 05.2015
Diploma of Children's Services
Tafe Kingscliff
Certificate 111 - Children's Services
Tafe KingsCliff
High School Diploma -
Colyton High School
Certificate 3 Assistant in Nursing
Tafe Ashmore
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