SUKHJINDER KAUR SIDHU
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Room Leader & Assistant Manager
Inspira Kids Early Learning Centre Laverton
04.2021 - Current
- Lead Educator responsible for program planning and documentation
- Managed staff, including allocating breaks and delegating daily tasks
- Communicated effectively with parents and updated child routines on Story Park
- Answering phones and addressing parent queries
- Liaising with families regarding enrollment
- Organizing and conducting Centre tours for prospective families
- Filing documentation and providing support to Centre Managers as needed
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
Kindergarten Assistant
Inspira Kids Early Learning Centre Sydenham
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Played games with students to increase their understanding of tasks
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs or learning challenges under the guidance of lead teachers and support specialists
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Coffee pot café Werribee
01.2013 - 03.2020
- Giving the training to the new staff
- Help the staff in front and kitchen when they needed
- Arrange for maintenance of in-store machines
- Place monthly orders for supplies and process invoices
- Quickly and courteously respond to customer complaints
- Handle the cash at end of the day.
Sparrow early learning childcare
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide safe and secure environment to children
- Reading stories during group time
- Supervise indoor and outdoor activities of children
- Keep records of children's growth, development and behaviour
- Develop activities to keep children engaged
- Help children in understanding and following educator instructions
- Encourage children in performing tasks by themselves
- Help children with daily routines such as dressing, toileting, eating and sleeping
- Prepare meals and snacks to fulfil nutritional needs of children
- Maintain environment very clean, appealing and safe
- Provide guidance on children's behaviour and social development.
Hogs breath café
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Greeted and served an average of 300+ customers daily, providing prompt, personalised, and friendly service in a fast-paced environment
- Advised customers on coffee blends, roasts, teas, speciality espresso beverages, and artisanal pastries, offering accurate, detailed information about origin and flavour
- Maintained an organised and tidy café environment by regularly cleaning equipment, espresso machines, tables, and condiment bar
- Help in kitchen to make salads, wraps and sandwiches.
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care -
Southwest Training Services
Hoppers Crossing, VIC09.2020
Diploma in hospitality -
01.2009
Skills
- Employee Motivation
- First Aid/CPR
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Cultural Awareness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organizational Skills
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Incidents management
Certification
- Provide First Aid in An Education & Care Setting, 02/2026, Results First Aid Training, Truganina, VIC
- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: CPR, 02/2025, Results First Aid Training, Truganina, VIC
- Protecting Children Mandatory Reporting, 09/2024, Victoria Department of Education
- Certificate in Food Safety Level 1 (HLTFS207C), 06/2023, DO FOOD SAFETY
- Diploma in hospitality
Additional Information
Working With Children Check Holder, Full Driver Licence, Australian Citizen
References
- Rebecca Manager, Inspira Kids Early Learning Centre Laverton, 0450 911 451
- Sharan, Room Leader, Inspira Kids Early Learning Centre Laverton, 0450267516
hobbies
- Art and Craft: Passionate about creating art through various mediums, including painting, drawing, and sculpting. Regularly engage in DIY projects to explore creativity and express artistic vision.
- Cooking: Enjoy experimenting with different cuisines and ingredients to create delicious dishes. Proficient in both savoury and pastry cooking techniques, with a keen interest in culinary innovation.
- Music: Avid music enthusiast with a diverse taste. Enjoy listening to various genres and exploring new artists to broaden musical horizons.
- Continuous Learning: Enthusiastic about acquiring new skills and knowledge. Engage in hobbies that foster learning and personal growth, such as reading, attending workshops, and exploring new interests.
Languages
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Room Leader & Assistant Manager
Inspira Kids Early Learning Centre Laverton
04.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Assistant
Inspira Kids Early Learning Centre Sydenham
04.2020 - 03.2021
Sparrow early learning childcare
11.2019 - 03.2020
Coffee pot café Werribee
01.2013 - 03.2020
Hogs breath café
10.2011 - 05.2013
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care -
Southwest Training Services