Laura Bunting
Elwood,VIC
Summary
Energetic leader promotes eight years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Director surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals. Enthusiastic about Child Safety and creating a safe environment for all children and young people.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
The Elwood Nest
Elwood, VIC
12.2021 - Current
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
Educational Leader
The Elwood Nest
Elwood, 3184
07.2021 - Current
- Analyzed instructor, student and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations.
- Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit summative reports.
- Developed and redesigned curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of the NQF.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Lead Educator
The Elwood Nest
Elwood, VIC
07.2021 - Current
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Engaged in safe sleep practices in line with Red Nose Australia.
Lead Educator - Toddlers
Guardian Early Learning Centre (Elsternwick)
Elsternwick, VIC
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 12 months to 2 years old.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Lead Educator - Toddlers
Follador Nursery
Milano, Italy
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children twelve months to two years old.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Assistant Teacher
Applewood Preparatory School
Cape Town, South Africa
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
KC School Milan (ICE International School)
Milano, Italy
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
Au Pair
House O Orange
The Hague, Netherlands
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed bilingual abilities in Dutch and English through immersive conversation and activities.
- Offered top-notch care to three children at once, ranging in age from five years to twelve years old.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Development
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa10.2021
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Suzan Jonston
VIC08.2020
Skills
- Staff Management
- Strategic leadership
- clear communication
- organizational skills
- the ability to priorities, delegate and plan ahead
languages
Afrikaans mother tongue
English mother tongue
Italian C1
Dutch B2
Timeline
Assistant Director
The Elwood Nest
12.2021 - Current
Educational Leader
The Elwood Nest
07.2021 - Current
Lead Educator
The Elwood Nest
07.2021 - Current
Lead Educator - Toddlers
Guardian Early Learning Centre (Elsternwick)
10.2019 - 06.2021
Lead Educator - Toddlers
Follador Nursery
02.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Teacher
Applewood Preparatory School
11.2017 - 01.2018
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
KC School Milan (ICE International School)
04.2016 - 10.2017
Au Pair
House O Orange
12.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Development
University of South Africa
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Suzan Jonston
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