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Ana Graziela Freitas

Burleigh Waters,QLD

Summary

Experienced childhood educator with over a decade of experience, within the room and as a room leader, with additional experience as an assistant director. Utilising great communication skills, promoting a safe and nurturing environment that fosters creativity, self-development, meaning and joy.

I establish relations easily with people from a wide-range of cultures and backgrounds. Additionally, I have experience in planning and managing invoices, enrolments, induction, centre tours, parent communication, staff training and projects.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Permanent Casual Educator- Assistant in Nursery

Petit Early Learning/ Harmony Early Education
West Burleigh, QLD
05.2021 - Current

Proficient in designing and implementing comprehensive educational programs that foster children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. Skilled in cultivating strong, collaborative relationships with children, families, and colleagues to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Experienced in developing dynamic, hands-on learning experiences tailored to diverse needs and abilities. Committed to ongoing professional development through participation in training and reflective practice. Demonstrated expertise in administrative responsibilities, including record management and classroom organisation, to ensure efficient daily operations.

Acting Assistant Director

YMCA Early Learning Center
Canberra, ACT
11.2020 - 02.2021

Experienced in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team of over 40 educators while providing mentorship and role modelling within the learning environment. Regularly collaborate with lead educators to ensure high-quality teaching practices and a cohesive team approach. Support the operational management of the early learning centre, including staff supervision, mentoring, and leadership, in partnership with the centre director.

Support Assistant in the Office

YMCA Early Learning Center
Canberra, ACT
08.2020 - 10.2020

Supporting the educational leader in her daily role such as archiving and updating centre records, managing and responding to family and external inquiries and developing and creating projects for the centre.

Team Leader of Nursery

YMCA Early Learning Centre
Canberra, ACT
08.2017 - 07.2020

Experienced in developing and leading room routines while creating an open-ended learning environment that fosters exploration and discovery. Skilled in effective communication with parents to build meaningful relationships and support children's development. Provide supervision and mentorship to assistant educators, trainees, and volunteers, ensuring a collaborative and supportive team dynamic. Committed to maintaining compliance with all relevant workplace safety legislation to uphold a safe and high-quality learning environment.

Team Leader of Nursery Room/Pre-Kindy Room

SOEL - Schools Of Early Learning
Perth, WA
10.2016 - 08.2017

Responsible for developing and implementing daily routines while designing and evaluating programs that support both individual and group learning. Lead and mentor educators, staff, and students in childcare services, fostering professional growth and high-quality education. Establish strong partnerships with families by maintaining open communication about children's needs and development. Guide a team of educators in providing personalised learning experiences while incorporating the Reggio Emilia approach to create a culturally responsive environment. Maintain detailed observations and records of children's progress, ensuring alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework guidelines.

Permanent Casual Educator

Only About Children Cremorne
Sydney, NSW
08.2014 - 10.2016

Experienced in supporting room leaders in both toddler and nursery settings, supervising and engaging with children aged six months to three years. Assist in daily observations, tracking developmental milestones and interests to inform tailored learning experiences. Develop programs, documentation, and activities aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the OAC Grow Curriculum. Provide consistent care in the nursery room as a permanent casual educator, assisting with supervision, implementing a semi-annual schedule, and planning engaging holiday activities to support children's growth and development.

English Teacher

The Kids Club
Sao Paulo, Brazil
02.2014 - 06.2014

Developing and implementing activities for children aged one to five years old.

English Teacher

Escola Pinguim
Sao Paulo, Brazil
06.2012 - 06.2014

Developing and implementing activities for children aged two to five years old, while reporting on individual development.

English Teacher

PinguimEscola Monteiro Lobato
Sao Paulo, Brazil
02.2012 - 12.2013

Developing and implementing activities for children aged one to five years old, while reporting on individual development.

Room Leader Playgroups

Projeto Abrace- Filantropia Sírio Libanês Hospital
Sao Paulo, Brazil
09.2011 - 06.2013

Experienced as a Room Leader, responsible for designing and implementing engaging activities for children and young people aged three to fifteen. Assist as a Pedagogical Coordinator, supporting the development of a semi-annual schedule and planning holiday programs that foster learning and enrichment.

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood - Education and Care

MEGT
Sydney, NSW
09.2016

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Education And Care

MEGT
Sydney
06.2015

Bachelor - Arts, Theatre Arts

University Anhembi Morumbi
Sao Paulo, Brazil
2006

Skills

  • Experience assisting the day to day management of an Early Childhood centre, including standing in as the Centre Director when required
  • Ability to lead a team of educators in their pedagogical practice with great communication skills
  • Great understanding and practical knowledge of early childhood approaches, theories and philosophies, and the Early Years Learning Framework
  • Experience working in Early Childhood settings, adhering to NQF requirements
  • RIE Approach work experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Creative skills
  • Storypark/ Qkids/ Kiosk knowledge
  • Portuguese/English
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

  • Won the Awards of Innovation (0-3 years) at ACT Education and Care Gala Awards- 2019
  • Employee of the month- January/2017 At SOEL- Schools of Early Learning/Perth

Certification

  • First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Blue card
  • Mandatory Reporting
  • NPC- National Police Check
  • NAQ Nutrition- Safe Food Handling
  • Building a Protective Environment for Children
  • WH&S Manual Handling Risk Management in the Childcare Industry
  • Emergency Procedures and Response in Early Education and Care
  • Sleep Smart- Social and Emotional Development+Safe Sleeping Guidelines, Guide to Settling Infants, Birth to Three Course Settling Toddlers from 1 to 3 Years,

Timeline

Permanent Casual Educator- Assistant in Nursery

Petit Early Learning/ Harmony Early Education
05.2021 - Current

Acting Assistant Director

YMCA Early Learning Center
11.2020 - 02.2021

Support Assistant in the Office

YMCA Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 10.2020

Team Leader of Nursery

YMCA Early Learning Centre
08.2017 - 07.2020

Team Leader of Nursery Room/Pre-Kindy Room

SOEL - Schools Of Early Learning
10.2016 - 08.2017

Permanent Casual Educator

Only About Children Cremorne
08.2014 - 10.2016

English Teacher

The Kids Club
02.2014 - 06.2014

English Teacher

Escola Pinguim
06.2012 - 06.2014

English Teacher

PinguimEscola Monteiro Lobato
02.2012 - 12.2013

Room Leader Playgroups

Projeto Abrace- Filantropia Sírio Libanês Hospital
09.2011 - 06.2013

Diploma of Early Childhood - Education and Care

MEGT

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Education And Care

MEGT

Bachelor - Arts, Theatre Arts

University Anhembi Morumbi
Ana Graziela Freitas