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Olivia Kuhl

Katherine East,NT

Summary

I have worked in the Early Childhood Industry for 8 years during this time I have completed my Certificate III and my Diploma. I have chosen to extend my career by joining the University of New England online to complete my Bachelor in Early Childhood and Primary School Teaching so I can gain more knowledge ad skills in this industry. I moved to the Northern Territory 2 years ago as I was given an amazing opportunity to become the Director of a Childcare centre here on RAAF base Tindal.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Childrens Service Coordinator

Ropergulf
Katherine, NT
10.2023 - Current

Within my job role as Childrens Service Coordinator i have completed may roles i have listed a few below:

  • Complete compliance audits to all children services programs.
  • Assist Children Services Manager with contractual compliance with all Children Services programs.
  • Perform all administrative duties associated with the day to day operation for the Children Services department in a timely and competent manner.
  • Plan and implement learning activities for the school children outside school hours with adequate supervision and quality care to enrich their learning development in line with “My Time Our Place” frameworks set by ACECAQ (Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority)
  • Answer courteously and efficiently to face to verbal and written inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify and address potential risk to ensure the safety, so far as is reasonably practicable, of service users, staff, volunteers, stakeholders and the organisation in accordance with legislated responsibilities and Council’s Quality and Risk Management System
  • Ensure the policies and procedures of Roper Gulf Regional Council are adhered to and all resources effectively deployed.

Governess

Wave Hill station
Katherine, NT
06.2023 - 10.2024

Im currently working as a Governess at Wave Hill Station. This job includes managing a 5 year old boy in a school room. I set up lessons, teach lessons and support this child in the classroom. Outside school hours i assist the nanny with mentoring 2 younger children and collaborate with the school teacher by completing reports for the School of the Air program.

  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.

Director

One Tree Community Services
Katherine East, NT
05.2022 - 05.2023

I was given an opportunity to become a Director here in the Northern Territory. I have always had the drive to learn and develop my skills to become one. Throughout the last 6 months i have:

  • been apart of the QIP process and A&R
  • I have submitted timesheets
  • Hired and referenced checked Staff
  • I have completed Monthly compliance checks
  • i have made so many amazing connections with staff and children
  • i have been familarised with the Reggio Emilia Approach
  • Familiarised parents with center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
  • Sustained ideal staff-to-student ratio in centre licensed for 73 children aged 0-5.
  • Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
  • Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
  • Oversee daily activities and programs
  • Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
  • Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses

Duty Manager Supervisor

YMCA Katherine
Katherine East, Northern Territory
08.2022 - Current

i joined the YMCA as I am passionate about health and fitness and i also wanted to gain more experience in an admin role.

  • open and close the centre
  • support customers joining the gym
  • cleaning duties
  • admin duties
  • Keeping up to date with policy's and procedures

Educator

Beresfield Community Childcare Centre
Beresfield, New South Wales
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed classrooms
  • Verbal communication
  • Creative thinking
  • Task prioritization
  • Oversee staff
  • Customer relations
  • Room Leader of a 3-5 Preschool Room
  • Educate children, help them learn and grow
  • Responsible person on Early shift and late shift

Bartender

The Belmore Hotel
Maitland
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Assisted in managing busy nights
  • Trained staff
  • Set up and packed down the Hotel

Room Leader

Little Miracles
Rutherford
03.2017 - 11.2020

In this centre, I had roles that included:

  • Room leader
  • 2IC
  • Cook
  • Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.

Education

Finished Year 12 -

Maitland Grossmann High School
12.2016

Bachelor in Early Childhood And Primary School Teaching -

University of New England

Diploma - Early Childhood

Skills

  • Manage classrooms
  • Verbal communication
  • Creative thinking
  • Task prioritization
  • Customer relations
  • Rostering
  • Interviews
  • Timesheets
  • Work great in a team
  • Always supportive
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Team Building
  • Problem-Solving
  • I pride myself on building great relationships with parents, children and staff
  • People Management

Timeline

Childrens Service Coordinator

Ropergulf
10.2023 - Current

Governess

Wave Hill station
06.2023 - 10.2024

Duty Manager Supervisor

YMCA Katherine
08.2022 - Current

Director

One Tree Community Services
05.2022 - 05.2023

Educator

Beresfield Community Childcare Centre
11.2021 - 04.2022

Bartender

The Belmore Hotel
07.2018 - 12.2020

Room Leader

Little Miracles
03.2017 - 11.2020

Finished Year 12 -

Maitland Grossmann High School

Bachelor in Early Childhood And Primary School Teaching -

University of New England

Diploma - Early Childhood

Olivia Kuhl