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Ruby Benton

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Hi there,

My name is Ruby, I live locally in the Dee Why area of Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Throughout my work history i have predominantly worked in child care roles for the past 12 years, starting off as a trainee and working my way up to a director role of a preschool in Manly. I left this role at the end of 2022 to have my daughter and have been working part time since July.


I am looking for a new part time work role in a change of industry to challenge myself and I hope i can be a great addition to your team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Centre Director

Leaps And Bounds Preschool
08.2019 - 10.2022
  • Promoted culture of dedication and hard work.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
  • Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
  • Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Implemented policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.

Childcare Room Leader

Dee Why Kindergarten
04.2012 - 08.2019
  • Oversaw team of childcare workers.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Maintained facility compliance with applicable laws and standards.
  • Developed strong relationships with co workers, chigldren and families

Private Nanny

Jodie Lynch
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home.

Education

Diploma in Children's Services - Childcare

International Child Care College
Sydney
03.2014

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Efficient and great at multi tasking
  • Respectful & polite to co workers & clients
  • Hard worker
  • Highly organised
  • Loyalty and long standing work history to each job i have had

Timeline

Centre Director

Leaps And Bounds Preschool
08.2019 - 10.2022

Private Nanny

Jodie Lynch
01.2016 - 01.2018

Childcare Room Leader

Dee Why Kindergarten
04.2012 - 08.2019

Diploma in Children's Services - Childcare

International Child Care College
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