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Steph Lewis

Upper Hutt,WGN

Summary

Accomplished Head Teacher with over 10 years of experience in early childhood education. Proven ability to create engaging curricula and manage staff effectively, leading to improved learning outcomes and strengthened parent-teacher relationships.

Diligent in managing accounts receivable processes. Successfully streamlined billing procedures and reduced outstanding receivables through effective communication and problem-solving. Demonstrated expertise in financial reconciliation and customer relationship management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Teacher / Accounts Receivable

Little Footprints Care and Education
Lower Hutt, WGN
08.2015 - Current

Head Teacher

  • Oversaw classroom operations, promoting an environment conducive to social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
  • Assisted families in achieving children's learning and development goals. Fostered strong relationships through consistent communication.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Engaged with team leaders to clarify goals and develop comprehensive action plans that support curriculum alignment.
  • Addressed staff member conflicts to foster a collaborative work environment through attentive listening and compromise.
  • Created a supportive learning environment where children felt safe and encouraged to engage in educational activities. Assisted diverse learners in achieving their individual goals and enhancing their skills.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.

Accounts Receivable

  • Addressed billing discrepancies through proactive collaboration with clients to ensure timely resolutions.
  • Managed aged accounts receivable reports to identify overdue balances and initiate collection efforts.
  • Led initiatives to improve cash flow by analyzing payment patterns and optimizing collection strategies.
  • Facilitated client engagement through direct meetings to identify and resolve account challenges. Implemented payment strategies to enhance cash flow management.
  • Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
  • Coordinated with management to ensure accurate application of payments, credits, and adjustments to client accounts.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.

Administration (Enrolments)

  • Facilitated enrolment processes and transition allocations to maximize efficiency and ensure timely completion.
  • Streamlined office processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround time.

Accounts Receivable

News Limited
Brisbane, Qld
03.2009 - 11.2012
  • Coordinated with various departments to maintain integrity in transaction recording for advertising and payments.
  • Collaborated with the accounts receivable team to resolve discrepancies, ensuring timely payments.
  • Managed accounts receivable tasks, regularly updating financial records to reflect current account statuses accurately.
  • Directed daily advertising activities while ensuring prompt allocation of payments prior to print deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland, NZ
12-2018

Skills

  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Mentoring teachers
  • Staff management
  • Early childhood education
  • Classroom management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Curriculum development
  • Managing accounts
  • Coordinating collections for delinquent accounts
  • Decision-making
  • Time management
  • Enrolment process management

Timeline

Head Teacher / Accounts Receivable

Little Footprints Care and Education
08.2015 - Current

Accounts Receivable

News Limited
03.2009 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College
Steph Lewis