Amanda Morley
Summary
Professional and dedicated teacher with a strong foundation in early childhood education, skilled in differentiated instruction and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Successfully implemented creative lesson plans that enhanced early childhood development, while cultivating a collaborative classroom environment that supported diverse learners. Committed to promoting positive social interactions and emotional well-being among students. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
City of Casey
02.2011 - Current
- Nominated Supervisor
- Educational Leader
- Development and implement School Readiness Funding plan
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Write Kindergarten Inclusion Support applications to support children with additional education and learning needs
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Maintain GL budgets and petty cash
- Coaching and mentoring early childhood pre-service teachers
Lead Educator
Little Grashoppers
04.2005 - 12.2010
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, developmental milestones achievements, and any concerns shared by parents or caregivers.
- Cultivated a sense of autonomy in toddlers by guiding them through self-help skills such as dressing themselves or serving their snacks during meal times.
- Supported children''s emotional well-being through empathetic communication, positive reinforcement, and guidance on social interactions.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and policies by adhering to safety guidelines, maintaining accurate documentation, and attending required trainings.
- Enhanced toddler development by implementing age-appropriate, play-based learning activities.
Education
Master of Education - Education
Melbourne University
Parkville, VIC10-2021
Bachelor of Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education
Monash University
Peninsula Campus10-2011
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Documentation and record keeping
- Curriculum planning
- Creative teaching strategies
- Community involvement
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Certification
- First Aid Certification including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
- Child Safe training
- Information Sharing Reforms and Child Link Training
- Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector
- VIT - Registered Early Childhood Teacher
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
City of Casey
02.2011 - Current
Lead Educator
Little Grashoppers
04.2005 - 12.2010
Master of Education - Education
Melbourne University
Bachelor of Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education
Monash University
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