Therese Kazzi
Punchbowl,NSW
Summary
A highly-motivated centre manager with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Centre Leader
Little Scribblers Early Learning Centre
Belmore, New South Wales
08.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the childcare center, including overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the center to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Provided guidance, support, and training to educators on classroom management strategies, curriculum development, and teaching methods.
- Assisted in recruiting qualified personnel to work at the childcare center as needed.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
Centre Manager
Montessori Academy
Greenacre, 2196
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked with parents and staff to improve children behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Acting Nominated Supervisor
Montessori Academy
Greenacre, NSW
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Oversaw daily activities and Curriculum.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain children progress, schedule meetings and increase overall children's needs
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Maintained positive working relationship with staff and management.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided feedback to team members on their individual performance and assisted them in achieving goals.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to address any issues or concerns regarding their work environment or job duties.
Room Leader/2IC Manager
Montessori Academy
Greenacre, NSW
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Observed children to record development.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Childcare Educator
Montessori Academy
Auburn, NSW
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education 0 To 5
Charles Sturt University
ONLINE11-2027
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
OTEN
Online TAFE12.2021
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
OTEN
Online07.2019
Certificate IV - Business Administration
NSW TAFE
Bankstown06.2018
Skills
- Staff Development
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff Training
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Team Building
- Professional and Courteous
- Safety Regulations Compliance
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Event Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Staff Management
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Centre Leader
Little Scribblers Early Learning Centre
08.2023 - Current
Centre Manager
Montessori Academy
06.2022 - 07.2023
Acting Nominated Supervisor
Montessori Academy
03.2022 - 06.2022
Room Leader/2IC Manager
Montessori Academy
10.2020 - 03.2022
Childcare Educator
Montessori Academy
09.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Education - Education 0 To 5
Charles Sturt University
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
OTEN
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
OTEN
Certificate IV - Business Administration
NSW TAFE
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