Amanda Douglass
Nambour,QLD
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience at Goodstart Early Learning, adept in differentiated Instruction and fostering parent-teacher communication. Proven track record in enhancing early childhood development through innovative curriculum planning and effective classroom management. Significantly improved educational outcomes by employing creative teaching strategies and maintaining rigorous documentation standards.
Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behaviour issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning - Doolan Street
01.2024 - Current
- Designed, planned, implemented, and evaluated educational programs and practices in accordance with an approved learning framework.
- Provided a nurturing environment to enhance children's physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Demonstrated pedagogical leadership
- Successfully supervised and directed team members
- Built and maintained strong relationships with children and their families
- Ensured adherence to service policies and legislation while providing support to other educators.
- Coordinated efforts with community members and external agencies.
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning - City View
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Achieved effective management of classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and rigorously enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Implemented instructional strategies that catered to individual learning needs, enabling all students to have an equal chance at achieving success.
- Recognized struggling students promptly, ensuring their progress through personalized sessions and modified social/emotional and curriculum plans.
- Stayed up-to-date with educational trends by actively seeking professional development opportunities, including attending workshops and conferences.
- Mentored and shared best practices with service educators, facilitating their successful upskilling of their roles.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on ensuring quality practice.
- Played a key role in enhancing the service climate by participating in centre leadership responsible for curriculum development, community outreach initiatives, and teacher evaluations.
Kindergarten Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning - City View
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open lines of communication, creating a collaborative learning environment.
- Established clear expectations, modeled proper behaviour, and rigorously enforced established guidelines to effectively manage classroom conduct.
- Utilized interactive teaching techniques, such as group projects and hands-on activities, to increase classroom engagement.
- Managed the systematic tracking of students' educational milestones through detailed and organized documentation.
- Provided mentoring and guidance to assist new educators in effectively adapting to their responsibilities.
Lead Educator - Senior Toddlers
Goodstart Early Learning - City View
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Developed engaging curriculum material specific to children's development, interests and understanding.
- Partook in ongoing professional growth opportunities to ensure familiarity with current educational research and best practices, incorporating these findings into practical enhancements for the classroom.
- Assisted in the development of new educatprs by offering advice on effective teaching methods and strategies for managing classrooms.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
Senior Educator - Toddlers
Goodstart Early Learning - City View
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Developed and implemented educational programs in accordance with current curriculum expectations.
- Modeled respectful behaviour and set clear expectations to establish a positive classroom environment.
- Implemented strategic changes in care and education concepts to align with state standards and regulations.
- Enhanced assistant educators' performance by effectively delegating tasks, guiding professional development, and delivering timely feedback.
Assistant Educator - Certificate III
Abc Learning Centre -Nambour Nth
04.2008 - 12.2014
- Supported room Senior Educator in delivering quality care, safe and inclusive learning environments.
- Observed, informed and continuously improved educational programs on offer to children.
- Remain organized, focused, and proactive in handling the needs of the children and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) - Education
Swinburne University of Tech
Melbourne, VIC11.2023
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Curriculum Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Emotional Support
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Behaviour Modeling
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning - Doolan Street
01.2024 - Current
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning - City View
01.2022 - 11.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Goodstart Early Learning - City View
01.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Educator - Senior Toddlers
Goodstart Early Learning - City View
01.2015 - 12.2018
Senior Educator - Toddlers
Goodstart Early Learning - City View
01.2014 - 12.2016
Assistant Educator - Certificate III
Abc Learning Centre -Nambour Nth
04.2008 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) - Education
Swinburne University of Tech
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