Sadaf Zarei
Macleod,VIC
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Centre Manager
Guardian Childcare & Education - Box Hill North
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborating with centre manager to develop and implement policies, procedures, and goals for improved performance.
- Preparing the brand new centre for the department service approval walkthrough by making sure the service is compliant and ready for operation
- Recruiting quality candidates that have the right skill and cultural fit for our centre
- Hosting new and existing family induction activities such as orientation, Incursions, Twilight Tours, Family information evenings etc.
- Selling the Centre’s unique selling points and offer enrolment at the completion of the tour.
- Rostering staff members with Daitum software, publishing the roster using Hummanforce application, enrolling children using QikKids software, and completing the enrolment process using Lead 2 Enrol application
- Conducting regular risk assessments in the centre and identifying hazards and developing effective mitigations and involving the team in this process
- Conducting quality induction session for new team members and assisting new team members with any new starter onboarding tasks
- Building a strong partnership with the Educational leader, supporting the creation of systems to ensure all team members consistently implement an educational program (that meets the requirements of the National Quality Framework and Guardian Curriculum).
- Holding the position of Responsible Person and demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the role and what it entails on a daily basis
Educational Leader
Guardian Childcare & Education - East Ivanhoe
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Led the development and implementation of the curriculum in collaborating with Educators to maximise each child's development and learning
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues on topics such as active supervision/safety and effective planning cycle to support children's learning journey and growth.
- Designed innovative lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities and supporting educators to implement high quality learning program for the children
- Made contribution to the development and ongoing implementation and review of the centres Quality Improvement Plan and Centre philosophy
- Enrolled children using QikKids as a responsible person in absence of Centre manager
- Assisted centre manager in staffing arrangement and maintaining the ratio across 4 rooms in the centre to support time management within the centre
- Conducted quality tours to new families and demonstrated the quality education implemented in the centre
- Used Humanforce software for publishing shifts in absence of centre manager and approving time sheets
- Worked closely with centre manager to use our resources budget and excursion/incursion budget efficiently
- Brainstormed with the centre manager to implement effective strategies to build up the occupancy
Early Childhood Teacher
Guardian Childcare & Education - East Ivanhoe
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Ensured all children participate in the educational program based on their knowledge, culture, ideas, abilities, and interests
- Extend children's thinking and learning through intentional teaching strategies, inspiring environments, spontaneous play experiences and high quality documentation based on Reggio Emilia approach
- Made connection with the local community by organizing incursions and excursions based on children's age group and interests
- Developed strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and school events.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the childcare culture.
- Led the team in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students through role modelling and implementing the practice myself with their support/collaboration
Early Childhood Teacher
FROEBEL Early Learning Centre Fitzroy North
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Planned, implemented and evaluated engaging educational programs suitable to the individual needs and interests of children based on Friedrich Froebel's philosophy as well as the EYLF and NQS
- Built and maintained strong, positive relationships with children and their families
- Promoted a sense of belonging through engaging in meaningful, respectful and reciprocal interactions
- Worked with colleagues in a spirit of co-operation to maintain and continuously improve the standard of the service and the program
- Recorded and developed individual learning journey in Storypark platform for individual children based on regular written observation for all aspects of child's development
- Supported children through daily routines and transitioning periods
- Implemented STEM activities based on interest of children and their curiosity.
Casual Early Childhood Educator
FROEBEL Early Learning Centre Fitzroy North
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Supported children to achieve various learning goals based on their needs
- Assisted children and educators in daily routines, mealtimes and rest time
- Implemented play-based curriculum as well as EYLF and NQS.
Sales Consultant
Anna Thomas Boutique
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Engaged in collaborative group work as well as relevant workshops to enhance sales target by undertaking strong communication skills across the team
- Mentored and trained new employees
- Attained highest personal performance based on KPI measurements
- Completed banking spreadsheet by using Excel and proceeded banking steps
- Built strong rapport with customers and followed up with them to make sure that they are satisfied with product.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Community Sector Management
Selmar Institution of Training
12.2024
Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) -
RMIT University
12.2020
Bachelor of Commerce: Economics & Finance -
University of Melbourne
06.2019
Trinity College -
University of Melbourne
06.2016
Skills
- Strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS Framework
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in English and Farsi
- Excellent ability in teamwork and collaboration
- Perfect skills in technology and learning new software
- Familiar with using Qikkids software for enrollment purpose
- Expert in using Humanforce software for rostering staff
- Staff training and development
Certification
- Working With Children Check
- Full VIT registration
- Safe food handling certificate
- Sun Smart Development Certificate
- Child Protection certificate
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Anaphylaxis Certificate
- First Aid in an education and care setting
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Centre Manager
Guardian Childcare & Education - Box Hill North
12.2023 - Current
Educational Leader
Guardian Childcare & Education - East Ivanhoe
03.2023 - 12.2023
Early Childhood Teacher
Guardian Childcare & Education - East Ivanhoe
10.2021 - 03.2023
Early Childhood Teacher
FROEBEL Early Learning Centre Fitzroy North
12.2020 - 10.2021
Casual Early Childhood Educator
FROEBEL Early Learning Centre Fitzroy North
10.2020 - 12.2020
Sales Consultant
Anna Thomas Boutique
12.2017 - 12.2020
Advanced Diploma - Community Sector Management
Selmar Institution of Training
Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) -
RMIT University
Bachelor of Commerce: Economics & Finance -
University of Melbourne
Trinity College -
University of Melbourne
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