Selin Sinanoglu
Hillside,VIC
Summary
A dedicated, highly motivated and compassionate teacher with a demonstrated ability to relate to children and families, to facilitate effective educational learning that fosters cognitive development, self-empowerment, creativity, imagination, and wellbeing. Easily develops a rapport with children and families, creates a culture of child safety, with a positive outlook to life and a problem-solving approach to success. Demonstrated can-do attitude with an outgoing personality that is very approachable and friendly. Proven ability to provide a high standard of quality education and care that is in line with current evidence-based models, frameworks and theories of practice and national practice standards. Shows demonstrated professionalism through attitude, applying skills and knowledge, personal attributes and adhering to ethical practice. Provides children with the essential care and education to be winning learners. Enthusiastic creating an environment that is inspiring, cheering, safe and adaptive to each individual child's needs. Values social inclusion, respect for all persons, work health and safety, professional integrity and professional development through continuous learning. Highly passionate in sustainability and is willing to create an environment that educates children, families, and staff of the importance of sustainable practices, prepares children to be sustainable heroes for the future. Career Objective is to extend on current knowledge and skills with the aim of excelling in professional career with plentiful opportunity to undertake challenges and go forward, while constantly building on their library of information and skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning- Taylors Hill
03.2020 - Current
- Apply play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Plan and create multi-learning experiences and spaces linking to current projects focused on.
- Consult with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and develop strategies and Individual support plans to improve assistance.
- Work closely with families regarding their child's termly goals, needs and support strategies gained through current research, speech therapists and Occupational therapists.
- Plan project's linked to children's current interests and explore learning topics through sustained-shared thinking with children using floor books and engaging in group discussions.
- Create fortnightly curriculum Plans- focusing on supporting children's goals, interests, abilities and current projects explored. I work closely with children and gather their voice to incorporate their ideas and inquiries into the program.
- Currently support a child who has ADHD and mild Autism- conduct monthly meetings with family to discuss goals, strategies, and touch base on any changes/improvements. Collaborate with Goodstart's Child and Family Practitioner to further support the child and family.
- Engage in professional conversations with colleagues and critically reflect on professional practice, learning environments and overall program.
- Give one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Address behavioural and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for Children.
- Utilise creative teaching strategies to engage children in classroom.
- Passion and great knowledge in supporting children with self-regulation- using various strategies which cater for all needs and abilities in the classroom such as: visual displays/resources, classroom calm down space, resources which help to regulate emotions and behaviours, tune in and acknowledge children while collecting observations on children's triggers and what strategies work to support them.
- Providing and implementing a rich-learning environment linking to Goodstart Early Learning's environmental rating scale (ERS).
- Collect formative and summative assessments on children to inform Curriculum Plan and support children in achieving termly goals.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Early Childhood Teacher
Josie's Bright Beginnings
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours
- Worked closely with families to support the needs of their child and to achieve their set goals.
Diploma, Educator
Story House Early Learning Centre, Keilor Downs
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Temporarily room lead a toddler room (2-3-year olds)
- Covering room leader for 6 weeks
- Implementing a quality program that meets all the needs, abilities and interests of children
- I have worked closely with other colleagues in the room where I have spent the time to share my ideas and guide them in the program and planning for the room
- Previously the program and room environment lacked in quality and through working in a team we were able to lift the program and environment up to the standard it should be
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
OSHC Educator/Sustainability Officer
YMCA Kororoit Creek
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Oversaw water, energy, chemicals, waste, and air through completing fortnightly checklists for each area
- Shared sustainability concepts and the collected data through checklists during staff meetings, worked with staff on areas of improvement and what sustainable practices were needed to continue the high-quality sustainable program
- Partake in a high-quality OSHC program of 112 places
- Assist in planning for Holiday Programs throughout the years
- Build connections with families and friends of the service
- Contribute to the holistic OSHC program through completing child observations and creating engaging spaces within the environment.
Room Leader- Toddler Room
YMCA Taylors Hill
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Lead a team of educators to provide a high-quality service
- Build meaningful partnerships with children and families
- Programming and planning for the room and children, ensuring to meet the individual child's needs, interests and abilities
- Create a stimulating and aesthetically pleasing environment for the children
- Support co-educators in planning cycle and a variety of ways to program
- Knowledge in designing a curriculum plan by collaborating with families, reflecting on children's play experiences, guiding children's learning etc
- Attended a variety of PD’s (Professional Development training)
- Including Planning and programming, having difficult conversations with families, implementing a sustainable environment
- Reggio Emilia approach, Aboriginal Perspectives, safeguarding children and young people and more.
Room Leader
YMCA Taylors Hill
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Refer to the above points
- Provided an environment for children that supported/taught them in all areas of development, which prepared them for kinder
- Worked with additional needs- including cerebral palsy and autism.
Cert III Assistant Educator
YMCA Taylors Hill
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Shared knowledge and skills gained during my Diploma whilst studying, into the program to assist the room leader in the Curriculum Plan.
- Worked with additional needs- Following implemented strategies and inclusive plans to further support children in the learning environment.
Cert III Casual Educator
YMCA Taylors Hill
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Worked in OSHC (Before and after school care), as well as Holiday program
- Worked with all ages 3 months-12 years
- Monitored safety and behavior of every child in care.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early
Victoria University, Campus
Diploma - Children’s Services, Care
Victoria University
2012
Certificate III in Children’s Services -
Victoria University
2011
12 VCE -
Copperfield College
2010
Skills
- Ability to appropriately apply evidence-based frameworks, models and theories into practice;
- Ability to plan, develop, coordinate and monitor the implementation of programs, initiatives, and projects;
- Exemplary communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships and rapport with all people including culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, minority or disadvantaged groups and people of all cognitive functioning levels;
- Ability to professionally liaison with other professionals, staff and third parties regarding the needs of the child whilst upholding privacy and confidentiality;
- Demonstrated strong time management and organisational skills;
- Effective and active listening skills, with an attention to detail and child-focused approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong abilities to work well in high-pressure environments, effectively manage competing priorities and practice self-awareness and critical reflection;
- Ability to problem-solve, think analytically and critically to order to identify possible solutions or alternative approaches
- Have a solid understanding in the EYLF/VEYLF and NQS
- Confidently work within and sharing responsibilities
- Initiative and enterprise
- Classroom Management
Referees
Hardeep Kaur
Assistant Director
Goodstart Early Learning- Taylors Hill
Email: hkaur23@goodstart.org.au
Contact no.: 0405659931
Christina Roberts
Early Childhood Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning- Taylors Hill
Email: croberts7@goodstart.org.au
Contact no.: 0430499375
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning- Taylors Hill
03.2020 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Josie's Bright Beginnings
03.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma, Educator
Story House Early Learning Centre, Keilor Downs
03.2018 - 02.2019
OSHC Educator/Sustainability Officer
YMCA Kororoit Creek
02.2016 - 03.2018
Room Leader- Toddler Room
YMCA Taylors Hill
01.2015 - 12.2015
Room Leader
YMCA Taylors Hill
01.2014 - 12.2014
Cert III Assistant Educator
YMCA Taylors Hill
01.2013 - 12.2013
Cert III Casual Educator
YMCA Taylors Hill
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Education - Early
Victoria University, Campus
Diploma - Children’s Services, Care
Victoria University
Certificate III in Children’s Services -
Victoria University
12 VCE -
Copperfield College
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