Kylie Anne Trotter
Lisarow,NSW
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results, and exceeding expectations. A creative and motivated leader who can plan using strengths to accomplish goals and projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Quick-thinking Supervisor recognised for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. A practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict-resolution skills to drive team and organisational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement in all aspects of supporting work colleagues and, Centres. An energetic Supervisor/teacher who is successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish goals. Along with supporting families and working for the best outcome for each child. Dedicated to an open, communicative culture where team members feel empowered to contribute to service success,
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nominated Supervisor
Strawberry Fields Cottage (2nd Centre)
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Established performance metrics for the team, consistently tracking progress toward goals and making adjustments as needed.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organisation by promoting best practices for processes, tools, or technologies.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Gathered, organized and input information into a digital database.
Nominated Supervisor, Educational Leader and Early Childhood Teacher
Strawberry Fields Cottage Preschool and Long day-care Centre
01.2017 - 04.2022
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth, resulting in increased revenue and market share.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organisation.
- Reduced operational expenses by implementing cost-effective solutions and proactively monitoring budgetary allocation.
- Oversaw the day-to-day activities of 43 employees in the ECE establishment, fostering an inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organise workflows.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets (occupancy).
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
Early Childhood Teacher/Educational Leader/ Room Leader
First Grammar Early Education Centre
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Facilitated successful parent-teacher conferences, addressing concerns and discussing strategies for supporting student growth at home.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Served as a member of the school improvement team, collaborating with administration and staff to identify areas for growth and implement action plans for improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in the learning environment.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Samaritans Early Intervention Coordination Team (Early Intervention/childhood Teacher)
Hunter Prelude Early Intervention Centre
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organisation.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Coordinator
Shine for Kids (weekends)
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed budgets skillfully by tracking expenses diligently and allocating resources appropriately based on priority needs.
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
- Developed programs for children visiting relatives in jail, and provide emotional and social regulation and support.
- Referrals to other agencies.
Coordinator/manager & Group Leader
Greta Branxton OOSH INC
01.2011 - 01.2013
Educator and Child Development Officer/teacher
Samaritans Five Star Family Day Care
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or study groups, promoting intellectual curiosity outside the classroom setting.
- Coordinated community service projects for students, instilling civic responsibility and interpersonal skills development.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to identify areas of opportunity and propose solutions.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Teaching Early Education
University of New England
Armidale, NSW2015
Cert IV Leadership And Management - Education
Karben Training
Wyong, NSW2022
Skills
- Computer skills - Microsoft Office, Harmony, Centre Cal, Qikkids and KindyHub
- Able to recognise and treat each person as an individual and accept each person for their individual skills and qualities
- Exceptional communication skills, reliable, hardworking, quick to learn, enthusiastic and flexible to meet individual's needs
- Understanding National Quality Standards NQS, Regulations and Law along with the Accreditation process and standards for the dynamical education sector Knowledge of The Early Years Leaning Framework EYLF, School aged Framework and Key Learning Areas (Primary school) Have recently been through the accreditation process and able to develop a Quality improvement plan
- Understand NDIS (worked with SEICT when rolled out in the Hunter, also have a child of own under NDIS)
- Understanding family centred practices and importance working with the community
- Staying attentive and on task and meeting deadlines
- Managed own childcare business- Family Day Care Educator
- Understanding of Work Health and Safety Guidelines
- Great skills in networking with the community and Fundraising
- Ability to work in a diverse team, lead, delegate and be led
- Ability to facilitate change in environments by assisting with skill building and reflective practices
- Working with children 0-12 years of age and children with additional needs in all environments inclusively
- Manage a service-coordinate a team, present seminars, mentoring
- Nominated Supervisor and Educational leader
- Working with Children Check Number WWC0043080E
- Current Police Check February 2020
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Staff Development
- Processes and procedures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Employee Motivation
- Team building
- Program Evaluation
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
Certification
- Provide an emergency response in an early childhood setting HLTAID004- (senior first aid) expiry 2026
- Child Protection updated 2023
- Driver's License 07569323 class C expiry 2030
- Bachelor of Education (Early Education) UNE
- BOSTES proficient teacher accreditation: 291264
- Educational Leader 6months training through G8education - presented by Semnan and Slattery 2016
- Cert IV leadership & Management 2022
- CPR -due September 2023
- Anaphylaxis training expiry 2026
- Asthma Training Expiry 2026
- Accidental Councillor training by Lifeline February 2015
- Accidental Mediator Training by Lifeline February 2015
- Domestic violence front line workers 2-day workshop by Lifeline October 2014
- Short courses held by Samaritans Family Day Care related to road safety, Administration training, Programming, and Early Years Learning Framework
- Visual workshop Training and presenter - Samaritans Foundation
- Behaviour management - under the Volcano presented by CELA 2020
- Enrolled in Tafe Cert IV Training and assessment start July 2024
Interests Activities Pedagogical Beliefs
My family, four children, and two grandchildren are my strength, love, compassion, and drive. I enjoy learning and discovering daily in life's journey. My passion is working alongside others who have a passion for Early Education, working with children and their families. I believe that the first years of a child's life are significantly influential. It is paramount to provide a safe, secure, and positive environment that promotes welcomed support and a space of nurtured learning for each child. I believe as teachers and educators we are helping individual children strive for the best they can be, through providing a positive environment and plentiful opportunities. These opportunities allow everyone to build skills for life while gaining an understanding of self-belief and inclusion within their environment. My passion lies with providing advocacy for individuals assisting with direction for those with additional needs, and supporting others to understand teaching, best practices, and pedagogy. Collaborating with families, community and transdisciplinary teams is essential to gain the best outcomes for so many individuals and I believe I have the skill to accommodate this and assist in guiding individuals to positive outcomes in learning and the best they can be. I enjoy researching learning, collaborating, and sharing my knowledge with others. I enjoy mentoring and demonstrating to others procedures, ethics, practices, and understanding of Pedagogy. Reading is a favourite pastime (when I get time) as meeting new people (as we can always learn from others and develop a greater understanding of the wider community). I enjoy meeting new people and trying new things. Over the years I have enjoyed working with and learning a great deal about supporting a vast diversity in families and demographics with wonderful educators/teachers and teams of professionals. The beach is a place I like to go to recharge my batteries with my family each year for a holiday, we like to go for long walks and take the fur babies along with us too.
References
- Elizabeth Williams, Narara Kindy Patch, Nominated Supervisor, 0243292183, narara@kindypatch.com.au
- Renee Mhyr, Kindy Patch Narara, 2IC, 0243292183, renee.myhr@g8education
- Shauna Blinman, 0435842745, hyposkittlez@hotmail.com
- Samantha Hardgrave, KU inclusion support professional, 0402712189, samantha.hardgrave@ku.com.au
- Katrina Murray, Tamworth, Personal Reference (known for 30 years), 0428955280
Timeline
Nominated Supervisor
Strawberry Fields Cottage (2nd Centre)
01.2019 - 04.2022
Nominated Supervisor, Educational Leader and Early Childhood Teacher
Strawberry Fields Cottage Preschool and Long day-care Centre
01.2017 - 04.2022
Early Childhood Teacher/Educational Leader/ Room Leader
First Grammar Early Education Centre
01.2015 - 12.2016
Samaritans Early Intervention Coordination Team (Early Intervention/childhood Teacher)
Hunter Prelude Early Intervention Centre
01.2012 - 06.2015
Coordinator
Shine for Kids (weekends)
01.2011 - 12.2013
Coordinator/manager & Group Leader
Greta Branxton OOSH INC
01.2011 - 01.2013
Educator and Child Development Officer/teacher
Samaritans Five Star Family Day Care
01.2007 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Education - Teaching Early Education
University of New England
Cert IV Leadership And Management - Education
Karben Training
- Provide an emergency response in an early childhood setting HLTAID004- (senior first aid) expiry 2026
- Child Protection updated 2023
- Driver's License 07569323 class C expiry 2030
- Bachelor of Education (Early Education) UNE
- BOSTES proficient teacher accreditation: 291264
- Educational Leader 6months training through G8education - presented by Semnan and Slattery 2016
- Cert IV leadership & Management 2022
- CPR -due September 2023
- Anaphylaxis training expiry 2026
- Asthma Training Expiry 2026
- Accidental Councillor training by Lifeline February 2015
- Accidental Mediator Training by Lifeline February 2015
- Domestic violence front line workers 2-day workshop by Lifeline October 2014
- Short courses held by Samaritans Family Day Care related to road safety, Administration training, Programming, and Early Years Learning Framework
- Visual workshop Training and presenter - Samaritans Foundation
- Behaviour management - under the Volcano presented by CELA 2020
- Enrolled in Tafe Cert IV Training and assessment start July 2024
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