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Smita Bidre

Mickleham,VIC

Summary

Passionate, responsible and reliable professional with exceptional skills. Extensive experience with a proven capacity to promote excellence and deliver high quality education. A productive team player, proficient in building effective work relationships both internally and externally. Committed to providing exceptional service together with self-motivation and drive.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educator

Daycare With Smits (Family Day Care) (Little Tinkers Fdc)
07.2022 - Current
  • Create a Safe and Nurturing Environment:Establish and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home-based setting that promotes children's well-being.
  • Plan and Deliver Educational Programs:Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate educational and play-based activities to support children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
  • Supervise and Engage Children:Provide constant supervision, actively engage with children during play, and offer positive guidance and support.
  • Communicate with Parents:Maintain open and regular communication with parents regarding their child's progress, daily activities, and any concerns.
  • Manage Daily Routines:Help children with daily needs, including sleeping, eating, and personal hygiene (e.g., toilet training, changing nappies).
  • Ensure Health and Safety:Adhere to health and safety regulations, conduct safety checks, and respond to emergencies or provide first aid when necessary.
  • Monitor Child Development:Observe children's progress, record their achievements, and use these observations to tailor programs to individual needs.
  • Maintain Compliance:Adhere to all relevant government guidelines, policies, and procedures for early childhood education.

Childcare Team Leader (Part-Time)

Hothlyn Childcare Centre
11.2016 - 01.2018
  • Working with children aged 3-4 years of age
  • Ensure the smooth operation of the day to day running of the centre in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Participate in supervising indoor/outdoor environments to provide safety for the children at all times
  • Ensure a clean and healthy environment for all children
  • Communicate effectively with parents regarding the child’s needs
  • Assist staff with daily routines
  • Assist in the recording of children’s development
  • Encourage parent involvement in the childcare program
  • Contribute to and assist in the development and evaluation of the program (reflecting the Early Years Learning)

Educator

Choice Family Day scheme
08.2013 - 10.2016

2018 -2022

  • Understanding and implementing the National Quality Framework and Standards and National Early Years Learning Framework
  • Encouraging families to participate in service decision making and experiences
  • Develop positive channels of communication to ensure the smooth running of the centre
  • Participating in ongoing professional development and training programs
  • Implementing a daily routine
  • Maintaining ongoing records of the child’s development and daily information
  • Ensuring a high standard of hygiene in compliance with policies and procedures
  • Maintaining supplies and equipment levels for the centre
  • Administrative duties
  • Administering first aid or medication in compliance with policies and procedures
  • Work according to the Australian Early Childhood Code of Ethics
  • Collaborating and building relationships with families
  • Offer support and advice to families
  • Providing a safe, comfortable and secure home environment
  • Stimulating learning opportunities tailored to individual needs

Group Leader/Acting Director

Munchkins Early Learning Centre
03.2009 - 08.2011
  • Providing a healthy, safe and welcoming environment
  • Consulting with families, the Director and Centre staff regarding the program to meet individual needs and interests of the children and to reflect the centre’s needs
  • Managing a group/groups of children
  • Liaising with centre staff regarding the implementation of the program
  • Maintaining the necessary developmental records of children in my group

Casual Child Care Assistant

Good Start Learning Centre
05.2008 - 03.2009
  • Assisting in the implementation of the seven quality areas of the national Accreditation system
  • Actively assisted and participated in the planning, preparation, implementation and clearing away activities
  • Assisted with maintaining records and provide relevant information in Regard to children program
  • Providing a safe, supportive, stimulating and educational environment
  • Forming relationships with children which are comforting and nurturing
  • Keeping up to date with current developments in Early Childhood
  • Sharing information with families relating to their child
  • Ensuring children are safe and adequately supervised at all times

Education

Certificate III - education support

Diploma - Children care

New Futures Training Institute
01.2009

Certificate III - Child care

New Futures Training Institute
01.2008

Bachelor of Architecture - undefined

Gogte Institute of Technology
01.1998

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to successfully solve problems and achieve outcomes
  • Methodical and well organised with a focus and dedication to attain positive results
  • Effective under pressure
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Microsoft Word
  • Publisher
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • General internet use

Certification

  • Current Police Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Current First Aid certificate

Timeline

Educator

Daycare With Smits (Family Day Care) (Little Tinkers Fdc)
07.2022 - Current

Childcare Team Leader (Part-Time)

Hothlyn Childcare Centre
11.2016 - 01.2018

Educator

Choice Family Day scheme
08.2013 - 10.2016

Group Leader/Acting Director

Munchkins Early Learning Centre
03.2009 - 08.2011

Casual Child Care Assistant

Good Start Learning Centre
05.2008 - 03.2009

Diploma - Children care

New Futures Training Institute

Certificate III - Child care

New Futures Training Institute

Bachelor of Architecture - undefined

Gogte Institute of Technology

Certificate III - education support

Smita Bidre