Amy Cunningham
Teacher
Elwood,VIC
Summary
Creative and energetic Education professional dedicated to supporting the emotional, social and academic development of young children. Offering ten years of experience and a passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Experienced working with students from culturally and socially diverse backgrounds. Two years working and engaging in an indigenous community which deeply enriched the educational journey. Trained in childhood developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Ability to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Currently embarking on a new journey by pursuing a Master's degree in Social Work. Excited to use the skills I've honed as an educator to make a positive impact in a broader community context.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Support Worker
Hireup Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
08.2023 - Current
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher
North Sydney Yoga
Sydney, NSW
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Continued studies to stay current with wellbeing trends, deepen personal understanding of breathwork techniques and customise classes to needs of participants.
- Developed safe and effective programmes for classes of 25 students.
- Adapted teaching materials and methods to meet needs of different students.
- Shared knowledge of yoga philosophy, pranayama and asana postures with students.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students by listening to their needs, provided personalised services and engaged with participants before/after classes.
Core Teacher
Reddam House Early Learning School
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Identified children in need of additional support and worked with teaching staff to developed strategies/individual learning plans to improve developmental outcomes.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Classroom Teacher
The International School @ ParkCity KL
08.2014 - 07.2022
- Cultivated positive rapport with all students and encouraged development of their self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Tracked, interpreted, and analysed data to inform planning and identify areas of development relative to various curriculum and educational policies.
- Collaborated with parents, educators and counsellors to develop individual learning plans for struggling students.
- Implemented early writing program which increased students achieving 'Attaining' or 'Exceeding' writing expectations from 53% to 87.5%.
- Performed peer observations, provided feedback and delivered professional development training to help improve teaching staff knowledge, skills and performance.
- Planned and delivered parent information sessions: 'How Children Learn to Read and Write'; and 'Helping Your Child During Home Learning'.
Private Yoga and Wellbeing Teacher
Amy E Yoga
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Founded and managed Amy E Yoga business, delivering yoga and breathwork classes in various settings.
- Managed financial operations, marketing, customer acquisition, and class scheduling.
- Planned and delivered personalised yoga classes for individuals and group settings.
English Language Teacher
Lorna Whiston Language Centre
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Planned, taught, and assessed lessons across the tuition centre for students aged 4 to 12.
- Designed and implemented new curricula for teaching English-language for various age levels, based on school and national requirements
- Taught students research, note-taking, and presentation skills.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behaviour issues.
Prep Classroom Teacher
Tagai State College (Education Queensland)
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Created engaging, hands-on lessons to teach academic, social and emotional, and motor skills to classes of 24 children aged 5 - 6 years.
- Adopted new teaching approaches that helped nurture problem-solving in social situations with peers, producing positive behaviour outcomes.
- Collaboratively designed and implemented new EAL reading, speaking, and writing program for indigenous students, increasing school reading average by 27% and writing by 21%.
- Assisted in planning and delivering multicultural and multilingual inclusive learning activities and lessons.
- Collaboratively planned and delivered NAIDOC Week celebrations and activities across various age levels of school.
Education
Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood) - Education
Central Queensland University
Noosa, QLD11.2009
Master of Social Work -
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC 09.2023 - Current
Skills
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Experience with conflict resolution & mediation
- Proficient in child-centred teaching methodologies
- Excellent understanding of cultural competency
- Ability to work effectively in diverse teams
- Analytical skills
- Planning and Organising
- Project coordination
- Client focused service
- Managing people and events
Certification
Working With Children VIT: 2994382A-01
Working With Children NSW: WWC2502389E
VIT ECY and Primary Teacher Registration: 739017
QCT Registration: 834300
NDISWC: 13221921
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID® AUSTRALIA - Mental Health First Aid Training Jun 2024
Allens Training - First Aid Training Oct 2023
Ashtanga Saadhana - Vijay Kumar Yoga Shala, India, Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training Feb 2020
Prana Yoga, Malaysia, 60 hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training 2018
Indea Yoga - Bharath Shetty, India, 250 hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training 2018
Community Involvement
Community Yoga Classes, Malaysia, Jan - Dec 2019
- Once a week free community class promoting an active, healthy lifestyle.
- Planned and delivered asana, breathwork and mediation classes to support mental health.
Yogathon Fundraiser, Save the Children Charity, Feb 2019
- Led 108 Sun Salutations Yogathon, raising funds to help provide support and humanitarian relief to children around the world.
Volunteer Teacher & Labourer, Ghana, Africa, 2012
- Provided educational support and tutoring to disadvantaged students
- Assisted in the planning and construction of a youth centre for children of various ages in a remote community
Work Availability
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Timeline
Master of Social Work -
The University of Melbourne
09.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Hireup Pty Ltd
08.2023 - Current
Core Teacher
Reddam House Early Learning School
11.2022 - 04.2023
Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher
North Sydney Yoga
10.2022 - 08.2023
Private Yoga and Wellbeing Teacher
Amy E Yoga
08.2018 - 07.2020
Classroom Teacher
The International School @ ParkCity KL
08.2014 - 07.2022
English Language Teacher
Lorna Whiston Language Centre
01.2013 - 06.2014
Prep Classroom Teacher
Tagai State College (Education Queensland)
01.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood) - Education
Central Queensland University
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