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Assistant Market Manager - Wallan Market
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Lyndal Haffenden

Wallan,VIC

Summary

At Happy Faces Childcare Centre & Kindergarten, I spearheaded educational excellence, elevating instruction quality through innovative strategies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My expertise in strategic planning and relationship building significantly enhanced staff collaboration and student learning outcomes, showcasing a commitment to early childhood education's best practices.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Centre Director - Early Childhood Education

Happy Faces Childcare Centre & Kindergarten
07.2023 - 10.2024
  • Collaborated with teachers and staff to create comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
  • Provided coaching support to educators in key areas such as classroom management techniques or instructional strategies.
  • Championed inclusive practices within the center, promoting diversity and respect among students, staff, and families.
  • Spearheaded professional development initiatives for educators, elevating the quality of instruction in the center.
  • Recruited highly qualified staff members through targeted outreach and rigorous interview processes.
  • Developed and maintained a high-quality learning environment for children, ensuring safety, engagement, and growth.
  • Led continuous improvement efforts by regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with best practices in early childhood education.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration among team members by facilitating regular meetings focused on sharing ideas, successes, and challenges.
  • Enhanced early childhood education programs by implementing innovative curriculum strategies and learning tools.
  • Ensured successful transitions for children entering kindergarten by establishing strong partnerships with local school districts.
  • Coordinated special education services with relevant professionals to ensure appropriate accommodations were made for students with diverse needs.
  • Increased parental involvement through organizing family events aimed at fostering connections between home life and school experiences.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of the center while maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations as well as accreditation standards.
  • Established strong partnerships with families, fostering open communication and shared decision-making processes.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.

2IC/Acting Director - Early Childhood Education

Happy Faces Childcare Centre & Kindergarten
03.2020 - 06.2023
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

Early Childhood Educator

Happy Faces Child Care Centre & Kindergarten
12.2006 - 08.2016
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
  • Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
  • Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
  • Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusive learning experience.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with parents about children's achievements and areas for improvement, building strong family-teacher relationships.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and address any concerns, strengthening family-school communication.
  • Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
  • Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
  • Organized field trips that complemented classroom learning, expanding children's real-world understanding.
  • Enhanced children's understanding of cultural diversity through multicultural lessons and activities.
  • Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
  • Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
  • Utilized creative arts to enhance children's expressive abilities and creativity.
  • Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
  • Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
  • Integrated children with special needs into classroom, promoting empathy and understanding among peers.
  • Implemented technology in classroom for educational purposes, enriching learning experience.
  • Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
  • Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.

Education

Bachelor of Early Learning - Early Childhood Teacher

Latrobe University
Online
12-2026

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC
01-2011

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC
01-2008

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Team management
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Strategies and goals
  • Employee development
  • Staff management
  • Staff development
  • Issues resolution
  • Program management
  • Hiring and retention
  • Rules and regulations
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Partnerships and alliances
  • Facilities management

Assistant Market Manager - Wallan Market

Assit with market management

Timeline

Centre Director - Early Childhood Education

Happy Faces Childcare Centre & Kindergarten
07.2023 - 10.2024

2IC/Acting Director - Early Childhood Education

Happy Faces Childcare Centre & Kindergarten
03.2020 - 06.2023

Early Childhood Educator

Happy Faces Child Care Centre & Kindergarten
12.2006 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Early Learning - Early Childhood Teacher

Latrobe University

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

Melbourne Polytechnic

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Melbourne Polytechnic

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