- Swimming
- Enjoy participating in walking for overall physical and mental well-being
- Spending time with family
- Spending time with dogs
Lara Geddes
Maroochydore
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Director at Kids On Crown Childcare Centre, skilled in curriculum planning and fostering a positive environment. Successfully enhanced parent satisfaction through effective communication and implemented quality improvement plans, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability to train staff and manage programs, promoting continuous improvement and child development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Kids On Crown Childcare Centre
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards in childcare services.
- Collaborated with staff to create a nurturing environment that fosters social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Trained new team members on childcare policies, procedures, and best practices for effective classroom management.
- Evaluated children's progress through assessments and observations, adjusting programs based on individual needs.
- Managed scheduling of staff shifts and activities to ensure appropriate coverage for all program requirements.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Oversaw maintenance of facility cleanliness and organisation to provide a safe learning environment for children.
- Implemented quality improvement plans based on internal reviews and external accreditation standards.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among staff members, fostering collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for continuous staff improvement and professional growth.
- Monitored child progress using assessments tools, providing valuable feedback for program improvements and individualised support strategies.
- Collaborated with educators to develop age-appropriate curriculum, promoting cognitive and social development.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with educators to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Evaluated educators and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimise learning environment.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
Room Leader
Rouse Hill Preschool Kindergarten
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring smooth functionality of preschool activities and adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum plans tailored to children's developmental needs and interests.
- Mentored staff on best practices for classroom management and child engagement strategies.
- Conducted regular assessments of children's progress, providing feedback to parents and adjusting learning approaches accordingly.
- Collaborated with families to foster strong communication channels regarding children's development and behaviour.
- Provided constructive feedback to employees through regular performance evaluations, setting clear expectations for improvement when needed.
- Trained and mentored new staff to maximise quality of service and performance.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE NSW
NSWSkills
- Curriculum planning
- Child assessment
- Safety regulations compliance
- Staff management
- Administrative functions
- Program assessment
- Fostering positive environment
- Compliance procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Parental communication
- Self motivation
- First aid certification
- Staff training
- Continuous improvement
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
- WWCC
- First Aid
- Child Protection
- Munch and Move
- Linking Observations, Analysis and reflection
- EYLF music workshop and training
- Loose parts play
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Director
Kids On Crown Childcare Centre
05.2023 - 10.2025
Room Leader
Rouse Hill Preschool Kindergarten
01.2017 - 12.2022
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE NSW