Kristy Spence

Beginning as a trainee, working my way up from an assistant educator to room leader, educational leader and to assistant manager i have had various responsibilities and training.

Currently my responsibilities include, but are not limited too:

• Assisting the Centre Manager in the efficient and effective management of the early learning centre.
• Onboarding and training of new team members.
• Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
• Coordinating learning activities of allocated groups of children, while assist in the guidance and support of Group Leaders and Assistants in the care and education of children and their families.
• Create environments that meet the emotional, social, educational and physical needs of all children enrolled at the centre.
• Assist in planning and coordinating in-service training for the centre.
• Develop team member relationships so that all team members enjoy their working environment.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Plan and implement programs for children with special needs.
• Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
• Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
• Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
• Organized snack time and nap hours.

• Worked way up from kitchen hand/waitress to assistant manager.
• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
• Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
• Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
• Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
• Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.