Permanent Early Childhood Teacher with 8 years in Department of Education schools, specializing in inclusive, play-based programs from kindergarten to year 3. Proficient in Western Australian Curriculum and special needs education, with extensive collaboration with parents and external agencies. Passionate about Aboriginal education and fostering holistic student development.
I am a permanent Early Childhood Teacher who has been working in Department of Education schools for 8 years. I have worked mainly in early childhood settings ranging from kindergarten to year 3.
I am passionate about providing an inclusive rich, integrated, play-based program, that allows all students to learn and challenge themselves to reach their full potential. I believe in providing opportunities for the development of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of all students to build a solid foundation for their lifelong learning journey. I integrate the curriculum, life skills, and student interests to create an engaging and meaningful education. Aboriginal education is an area that I am passionate about and ensure I incorporate, where applicable in all areas of my teaching. I have a sound knowledge and experience with special needs education and constantly ensure how they will be supported and included within the classroom and my planning. I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with parents and colleagues to provide an inclusive rich and purposeful learning environment.
I have worked full-time at Waggrakine Primary School since 2016 in Years 1 and 2 until I went on maternity leave in 2019. I returned after 10 months working twice a week plus relief in Pre-Primary and Year 3 until I went on maternity leave again in 2022. I have since returned back to work from August 2023 working once a week in Pre-primary plus relief. I am currently seeking part time employment in 2025 plus relief.
Professional Experience
- I have an extensive knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines, The Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard
- I establish strong relationships with students, parents , and families and use a wide range of communication methods to engage families in their child's learning journey through Seesaw, written communication/updates at the front door, and term newsletters providing what learning will occur Each semester I communicate student achievement to families using Reporting to Parents and SEN planning
- I have experience working with students diagnosed with Autism, Global Development Delay, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTSD), Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) and students with imputed disabilities
- I regularly meet with families and external agencies, such as speech therapists, occupational therapist's, SSEN Disability, SSEN Behaviour and Engagement to plan and develop strategies to support students and staff
- I develop and implement Special Education Needs (SEN) plans and diagnosed and imputed students
- I regularly liaise with AIEOs regarding student needs, family and welfare
- I meet with the ECE collaboration team and look at data from On-Entry assessment, National Quality Standard, and school based assessments to identify areas we can improve student learning
- Analyse whole school data and plan whole school practices based on the needs of students, which are reflected in our school business and operational plans
- Implementation of whole school programs in my classroom, such as PBS, Talk for Writing, Heggerty, Team Teach, Zones of Regulation and strategies from professional learning to include whole class visuals to support communication