Ashleigh Mclennan
Perth
Summary
Dedicated Lead Educator with over 9 years of experience in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive relationships with children and parents. Focused on creating safe, inclusive environments that inspire a love for learning and enable every child to reach their full potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Educator
Great beginnings
01.2023 - Current
- Developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans
- Guided and supported educators and staff members to enhance instructional practices
- Assessing and monitoring the progress of children in their learning and development
- Creating a safe and inclusive environment for children to learn and grow
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to foster open communication and increase involvement in children's education
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of children's activities and achievements to track development and inform instructional decisions
- Planning and organizing special events and activities for children
- Staying up to date with best practices and trends in early childhood education
- Ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements
Assistant Director
Great Beginnings
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Coordinated day-to-day centre operations, managed staff, and scheduled shifts to ensure smooth functioning
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with policies and regulatory requirements to uphold standards
- Led and guided educators across rooms to foster a collaborative and effective teaching environment
Room Leader
Montessori Early Childhood Centre
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Supervised and managed children's activities, fostering development and safety
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in your care
- Supervising and managing children within the daycare
- Communicated and collaborated with parents to share insights on children's progress and development
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation of children's activities and behaviors
- Training and guiding other staff members in the room
- Creating a positive and inclusive environment for all children
- Created positive, inclusive environment to support diverse needs and promote engagement
- Collaborating with other room leaders and staff to maintain a cohesive and organized daycare environment
Private Nanny
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for children, fostering emotional and social development
- Planning and organizing age-appropriate activities and outings
- Managing and maintaining the children's schedules and routines
- Coordinated and maintained children's schedules and routines, ensuring stability and consistency
- Transported children to and from school and activities
- Administered medication and followed specific medical instructions.
- Regularly updated parents on children's progress and concerns, promoting open communication and collaboration
- Performing light housekeeping tasks related to the children's care
Education
Diploma In Children's Services -
Diploma of Beauty therapy -
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Assessment strategies
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Family engagement
- Team leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Peer mentoring
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong organisational and time management
- Creative problem solving
Certification
- Diploma In Children's Services, 12/22
- Current First Aid & Anaphylaxis, 12/22
- Mandatory reporter training
- Working with children's check
- Food safety training, 12/22
- Diploma of Beauty therapy, 12/16
References
- Alyssa Thomson, Great Beginnings, 95489002
- Rachel Blowes, Montessori Early Childhood Centre, 0460698376
- Kirsty Woolford, Personal Nanny, 0403604945
Timeline
Lead Educator
Great beginnings
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Great Beginnings
01.2023 - 01.2023
Room Leader
Montessori Early Childhood Centre
01.2018 - 01.2023
Private Nanny
01.2016 - 01.2017