DHANYA CLARA JOSEPH
Armstrong Creek
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over three years of experience as a kindergarten teacher, committed to creating positive, inclusive, and engaging early learning experiences. Holding a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, I specialize in designing play-based and inquiry-driven programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners. Known for cultivating nurturing environments where children feel valued and supported in their developmental journey, I excel at building strong partnerships with families and colleagues to enhance learning outcomes. Enthusiastic about providing joyful and meaningful educational experiences that lay the foundation for lifelong learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Guardian Childcare and Education
Torquay, VIC
01.2024 - Current
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and school events.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
- Organized educational field trips to enhance curriculum topics and provide real-world connections for students.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted instruction and one-on-one tutoring.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised over 30 children through entire school day.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Early Childhood Teacher
Guardian Childcare And Education
St. Kilda North, Melbourne, VIC
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Prepared school transition report for students graduating to primary school.
- Assisted and supervised 30+ children through entire school day
Early Childhood Teacher
Guardian Childcare And Education
Caulfield North, Melbourne , VIC
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Early Childhood Educator
Kids On Queens Parade
Melbourne, VIC
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Telesales Consultant
Compare And Connect
Melbourne , VIC
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Efficiently work towards achieving KPI's.
- Attain team goals and targets.
- Utilities comparisons and connection.
- Creating rapport with customers and providing them with quick solutions with minimum turnaround time.
- Excellent communication skills and team player attitude.
Assistant Engineer
INKEL Limited
Kerala, India
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Maximum demand estimation and deciding voltage level.
- Selection of Transformer/DG capacity and number with necessary metering & protection.
- Selecting location of load centre & captive power generation station.
- Segregation of estimated maximum demand into individual load centres.
- Preparation of detailed main single line schematic.
- Selection of HT & LT switchgear based on breaking capacity.
- Selection of HT & LT cables based on thermal, short circuit & volt drop based ampacity.
- Design of HT & LT switchboards and bus bar sizing.
- Design of earthing & lightning protection system.
- Design of cable trenches and other parts of electrical system.
- Design of Wiring and Conduit Plan.
- Preparation of Power & Control cable schedule.
- Quantity Estimation in Price Kerala Software.
- Preparation of building plan & equipment layout.
- Point of supply and Cable trench layout.
- DG & Main LT electrical room layout.
- Earthing scheme & earthing layout.
- Lighting, Power & UPS layout with distribution scheme.
- Work Site Supervision.
- Short circuit & voltage drop calculation at each level of distribution.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
RMIT
Bundoora, VIC06-2022
Master of Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Industrial Drives and Controls
Rajagiri School of Engineering And Technology
Kerala, IndiaBachelor of Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Rajagiri School of Engineering And Technology
Kerala, IndiaSkills
- Excellent communication
- Rapport Builder
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Team Player
- Recordkeeping
- MS Office
- Progress reporting
- Student records management
- Performance improvement
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Food Handling Preparation
- Special Education
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved behavioral issues of children in collaboration with management and parents.
- Was selected as the employee of the month.
- Proficient in engineering related software.
Affiliations
- Victorian Institute of Teaching
- Red Nose Australia
- Early Childhood Australia
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Guardian Childcare and Education
01.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Guardian Childcare And Education
04.2023 - 01.2024
Early Childhood Teacher
Guardian Childcare And Education
06.2022 - 04.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Kids On Queens Parade
12.2021 - 05.2022
Telesales Consultant
Compare And Connect
02.2020 - 03.2022
Assistant Engineer
INKEL Limited
12.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Industrial Drives and Controls
Rajagiri School of Engineering And Technology
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Rajagiri School of Engineering And Technology
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
RMIT