Maria Mighall
Manjimup
Summary
Centre Director at Little Taddies Child Care Centre, recognised for enhancing community partnerships and achieving accreditation.
Expert in curriculum design and team leadership, I successfully increased staff productivity through targeted training.
Committed to fostering a safe environment, I implemented emergency response plans and secured vital funding for program expansion.
Experienced with center operations management, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
Track record of fostering collaborative team environments and achieving operational goals.
I used strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
I am eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
I bring a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Centre Director
Little Taddies Child Care Centre
01.2001 - Current
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance communication channels, strengthening the home-Centre partnership for improved student outcomes.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Fostered caring and safe environment for children and parents.
- Advocated for educational programs that addressed unique needs of the community, leading to more relevant offerings at the center.
- Organized special events such christmas parties, fundraising events, staff events and information days.
- Achieved accreditation requirements by ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues, and injuries.
- Maximized grant funding opportunities by researching potential sources diligently and submitting well-crafted proposals, securing crucial financial support for center programs.
- Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for up to 20 children each day.
- Worked with other departments, local governmental organizations and community groups to provide well-rounded host of services for patrons.
- Developed and updated Centre Pollicies and Procedures.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, contributing to culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Implemented technology solutions to modernise administrative tasks and improve communication with parents.
- Led fundraising initiatives that secured essential resources for program expansion and facility upgrades.
- Optimized scheduling and staffing to ensure optimal educator-child ratios, enhancing individualised attention.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, minimising disruption to learning environment and ensuring child and staff safety.
- Enhanced center's reputation by implementing community outreach programs that established strong local partnerships.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account legislative requirements and employee strengths.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Lecturer
TAFE
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Adapted quickly to shifting educational landscapes during remote learning periods, leveraging digital tools to engage students via virtual platforms while maintaining a high level of academic rigor.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
Educator
Timber Tots Child Care Centre
01.1998 - 11.2000
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Met regularly with team of educators to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
Education
Certificate IV Training And Assessment (Upgrade) - Training
12-2012
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment - Training
04-2010
Advance Diploma of Community Services - Early Childhood Education And Care
01-2010
Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services - Early Education And Care
12-2002
Certificate III Children's Services - Education And Care
08-2000
Skills
- Emergency first aid
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer relationship management
- Professionalism
- Crisis management
- Administrative management
- Risk management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Referees:
Caroline Gledhill
Manjimup TAFE
0428 771 492
Isabel Murphy
AIWT
0402 263 121
Julie Tennent
Management Committee (past member)
Little Taddies Child Care Centre
0498 880 803
Timeline
Lecturer - TAFE
01.2023 - 11.2023
Centre Director - Little Taddies Child Care Centre
01.2001 - Current
Educator - Timber Tots Child Care Centre
01.1998 - 11.2000
AIWT - Certificate IV Training And Assessment (Upgrade), Training
South Regional TAFE - Certificate IV in Training And Assessment, Training
South Regional TAFE - Advance Diploma of Community Services , Early Childhood Education And Care
South Regional TAFE - Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services, Early Education And Care
South Regional TAFE - Certificate III Children's Services, Education And Care
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