REBECCA GUTHRIDGE
SUTHERLAND,Australia
Summary
My primary objective is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages student growth and development. I aim to facilitate engaging and challenging instruction that fosters a love for learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2IC, Educational Leader, Room Leader
Lee’s Learning Centre
09.2020 - Current
- Assist with Leadership & Management
Support the Centre Director in overseeing staff and daily routines.
Act as the leader in the Director’s absence. - Compliance and Safety
Ensure the centre meets all licensing, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Conduct regular checks for hygiene, health, and safety standards. - Staff Support and Supervision
Mentor and support educators.
Assist with staff rosters, breaks, and performance monitoring. - Parent Communication
Build and maintain positive relationships with families.
Address parent concerns and inquiries professionally. - Administrative Tasks
Assist with enrolment processes, documentation, and record-keeping.
Help with incident reporting, audits, and policy updates. - Team Collaboration
Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Attend and sometimes lead staff meetings or training. and filled in as Responsible Person - Curriculum Leadership
Guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs.
Ensure alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) or relevant learning frameworks. - Mentoring and Supporting Educators
Coach and mentor educators to improve teaching and learning practices.
Provide feedback, model best practices, and support professional development. - Program and Practice Review
Regularly evaluate learning experiences and child progress.
Lead reflective practice sessions to improve program quality. - Documentation and Assessment
Oversee the documentation of children's learning.
Ensure observations, learning stories, and portfolios are meaningful and up to standard. - Family and Community Engagement
Encourage parent input into the educational program.
Build links with community resources to enhance learning opportunities. - Compliance and Quality Standards
Ensure educational practices meet the National Quality Standard (NQS) and regulatory requirements.
Participate in Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) and assessment and rating processes. - Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
Ensure the physical environment is clean, safe, and stimulating.
Follow all health, safety, and supervision policies. - Transitions and School Readiness
Prepare children for school by promoting independence, social-emotional skills, and early literacy/numeracy concepts.
Collaborate with families and schools to support smooth transitions. - Compliance and Reporting
Ensure practices comply with regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), and centre policies.
Report concerns, incidents, or observations to the Centre Director.
Sutherland Shire Council
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Monthly observations to document children’s learning and development in line with the EYLF, NQS, and child theorists.
- Assist in the planning and implementing of quality programs across all age groups 0-6 years.
- Always maintain a clean and safe environment in the Service.
- Ensure children are adequately supervised at all times whilst in my care.
- Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect children being cared for from harm and from any hazard likely to cause injury.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of good parent/child/staff relationships, respecting individual attitudes and values.
- Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by the Director.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education & Care
HBA Learning Centre
12.2019
Identify and respond to young people at risk
Wave Learning
09-2024
First Aid & CPR
Safety Corp
09-2024
Skills
I am an experiences and passionate early childhood professional with a strong background as a 2IC, Educational Leader, and Room Leader Over 10 years of proven success in leading teams, designing high-quality educational programs aligned with the EYLF, and supporting children’s learning and development in nurturing, inclusive environments
I am highly skilled in mentoring educators, building strong family relationships, and ensuring compliance with National Quality Standards Adept at fostering collaborative teams, promoting continuous improvement, and preparing children for successful school transitions i am always committed to creating meaningful, play-based learning experiences and driving excellence in early childhood education
Certification
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
- HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education & care setting - Safety Corp 2023-11-29
- Louise Porters Guiding children’s behavior - Small Poppies International 2019-08-10
- Understanding young children’s behavior and empowering their future (2-part series) - Early childhood Australia Learning Hub 2023-12-30
Timeline
2IC, Educational Leader, Room Leader
Lee’s Learning Centre
09.2020 - Current
Sutherland Shire Council
05.2017 - 09.2020
Diploma - Early Childhood Education & Care
HBA Learning Centre
Identify and respond to young people at risk
Wave Learning
First Aid & CPR
Safety Corp
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