ANGELA O'BRIEN
Summary
I am an Early Childhood Educator and I have recently completed my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Deakin University. I have achieved a Distinction average throughout my degree and have juggled working 4 days a week while studying and caring for my family.
I am passionate about quality early childhood education and am seeking a teaching position in a Kindergarden that aligns with my own teaching philosophy and approach to early childhood education.
I have a sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and the Rights of the Child guide my practice to provide a nurturing, supportive educational environment for all children.
I am an education professional with a strong commitment to fostering healthy child development across all domains. I am adept at designing and implementing curricula that meet diverse learning needs while promoting collaborative classroom environments. I am knowledgeable about embedding Indigenous perspectives and practices meaningfully within the curriculum, having studied this area in depth in my degree.
I am known for reliability and adaptability, with a focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals through effective classroom management and communication skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EDUCATOR
CRICKLEWOOD KINDERGARDEN AND CHILDCARE
06.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance cognitive and social development.
- Foster a nurturing environment that promotes emotional growth and positive behaviour among children.
- Collaborate with parents to discuss children's progress and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate children's developmental milestones and adjusted activities accordingly.
- Advocate for inclusive practices within the classroom to support diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
- Maintain and foster positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitise toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Apply play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivate a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fosters respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students. Embed Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum that are meaningful and purposeful.
- Contribute to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusive learning experience.
SENIOR OPTICAL DISPENSER
Carrum Downs Eyecare
06.2022 - Current
- Duties include all aspects of optical dispensing and customer service such as health fund claims, appointment scheduling, reception, inventory control, payment processing and maintaining store cleanliness and presentation.
STORE MANAGER
George and Matilda Eyecare Frankston
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Team Leader for this small independent optical practice.
- Duties included customer service, staff training and leadership, stock control and coaching and development of staff.
- I reported to the area manager and am responsible for the day-to-day running of the business.
STORE MANAGER
Bupa Optical Knox City
07.2017 - 12.2021
- Duties included all store manager duties and customer service, staff training and leadership, handling customer complaints, coaching and development of staff.
- I reported to the area manager and was responsible for the day-to-day running of the business, leading a team of 10 staff.
MORNINGTON SENIOR OPTICAL DISPENSER
20/20 Sight and Style
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Duties included all aspects of optical dispensing and customer service in this independent optical practice.
SENIOR OPTICAL DISPENSER
Bupa Optical Ringwood
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Duties include all aspects of optical dispensing and customer service such as health fund claims, appointment scheduling, reception, inventory control, payment processing and maintaining store cleanliness and presentation.
SENIOR OPTICAL DISPENSER AND MANAGER
OPSM
07.2000 - 05.2016
- Duties included all aspects of optical dispensing, customer service and sales, frame and lens selection, appointment scheduling, staff training, frame adjustments and repairs.
WAITRESS
Rialto Towers Observation Deck
12.1998 - 07.1999
- Duties included: food and beverage service, food preparation and dishwashing.
RECEPTIONIST
Nieuwesteeg Rose Nursery
12.1995 - 12.1997
- Duties included: reception, administration, invoicing and customer service.
FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT
Healesville Sanctuary Catering Department
01.1994 - 05.1995
- Duties included: customer service, food preparation and dishwashing.
Education
BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Deakin University
10-2025
Provide First Aid -
CPR First Aid
03-2025
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CERTIFICATE -
Mental Health First Aid Australia
06-2020
CERTIFICATE IV IN OPTICAL DISPENSING -
Open Training And Education Network
01-2004
BACHELOR IN ORTHOPTICS / OPHTHALMIC SCIENCE -
La Trobe University
07.2000
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS -
William Angliss College
01.1995
VCE -
Mount Lilydale College
01.1994
Skills
- Effective communication
- Creativity in planning learning experiences
- Time management and organisational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Accountability
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
Certification
- Provide First Aid
- Provide basic emergency life support
- Provide Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Timeline
EDUCATOR
CRICKLEWOOD KINDERGARDEN AND CHILDCARE
06.2025 - Current
SENIOR OPTICAL DISPENSER
Carrum Downs Eyecare
06.2022 - Current
STORE MANAGER
George and Matilda Eyecare Frankston
12.2021 - 06.2022
STORE MANAGER
Bupa Optical Knox City
07.2017 - 12.2021
MORNINGTON SENIOR OPTICAL DISPENSER
20/20 Sight and Style
01.2017 - 07.2017
SENIOR OPTICAL DISPENSER
Bupa Optical Ringwood
05.2016 - 12.2016
SENIOR OPTICAL DISPENSER AND MANAGER
OPSM
07.2000 - 05.2016
WAITRESS
Rialto Towers Observation Deck
12.1998 - 07.1999
RECEPTIONIST
Nieuwesteeg Rose Nursery
12.1995 - 12.1997
FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT
Healesville Sanctuary Catering Department
01.1994 - 05.1995
BACHELOR IN ORTHOPTICS / OPHTHALMIC SCIENCE -
La Trobe University
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS -
William Angliss College
VCE -
Mount Lilydale College
BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Deakin University
Provide First Aid -
CPR First Aid
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CERTIFICATE -
Mental Health First Aid Australia
CERTIFICATE IV IN OPTICAL DISPENSING -
Open Training And Education Network