Diana Mendes Betim Wardell
Albert Park,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Children’s Garden KinderCare
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct planning for individual child and group planning
- Implement, planning program to meet individual’s needs following planning circle
- Maintain high quality of care and support children’s learning and development
- Manage team of 4 or more staff in
- Implementation of the QIP
- Observe, Assess and record children’s learning and development
- Facilitate collaborative work environment.
Educational Leader
Children’s Garden KinderCare
07.2021
- Collaborate with educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance
- Support educators to effectively implement the cycle of planning to enhance programs and practices
- Ensure children’s learning and development are guided by the learning outcomes of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
Room Leader
Children’s Garden KinderCare
01.2017
- Conduct planning for individual child and group planning
- Implement a planning program to meet individual’s needs following the planning circle
- Maintain high quality of care and support children’s learning and development
- Manage a team of 8 or more staff in the room
- Implementation of the QIP.
Diploma Qualified
City of Stonington
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Diploma qualified 3 months to 24 months old room
- Conduct children’s observations and maintain up-to-date portfolios
- Assist room leader in planning.
Language Teacher
Box Hill Institute Group
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practices to meet students' needs
- Plan and implement the teaching program.
Assistant educator
Children’s Garden KinderCare
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Supervise children 1- 3.5 years old
- Participate in planning and supervising children's activities
- Provide assistance and support to the room leader.
Education
Master of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) -
Australian Catholic University
01.2023
EC05 Foundation in Early Childhood -
Sydney Rudolf Steiner College
01.2018
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care -
Selmar Early Childhood Education Institute
01.2016
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care -
AMES
01.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Language (Portuguese and English) -
State University of Science And Language- Brazil
01.2007
Bachelor of Arts in Geography -
State University of Science and Language- Brazil
01.2006
Skills
- Profession Training
- CPR and First Aids (2024)
- Anaphylaxis Certificate (2024)
- Asthma Management Certificate (2023)
- Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations Early Childhood (2024)
- All about Allergens for Children’s education and care (2023)
- Early Year Framework
- Extended understanding of EYLF, VEYLF and NQF
- Understand the Education and Care Services Regulation
- Experience in program planning in emergent curriculum
- Understanding of My Time, Our Place, Framework for School Age Care in Australia
- Leadership
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Group leader in Toddler room
- Educational leader
- Communication
- Great communication skills verbal and written
- Teamwork
- Able to work as a team member as well as a team leader
- Building rapport with staff, students, children and families
- Time management skills
- Passionate about Early childhood education
- Reliable and dedicated to providing high-quality education
- Professional, respectful and fair
- Discretion when dealing with confidential information
- Motivated to learn and to take on new challenges
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Extended understanding of the relevant Frameworks (NQF, EYLF, VEYLDF & My Time Our Place)
- Classroom Organization
- Curriculum Planning
- Early Childhood Education
Career Overview
I have dedicated the last nine years to working in the field of Early Childhood Education, a journey that has been both fulfilling and enlightening. My career has allowed me to immerse myself in various educational philosophies, with a recent focus on the Steiner (Waldorf) approach. In addition, during my academic studies and professional placements, I have been fortunate to explore and implement a range of educational philosophies. This broad spectrum of experiences has allowed me to compare, contrast, and integrate different pedagogical approaches to create a holistic and adaptable teaching style.
References
References will be made available upon request.
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Children’s Garden KinderCare
08.2023 - Current
Educational Leader
Children’s Garden KinderCare
07.2021
Room Leader
Children’s Garden KinderCare
01.2017
Diploma Qualified
City of Stonington
07.2016 - 12.2016
Language Teacher
Box Hill Institute Group
02.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant educator
Children’s Garden KinderCare
04.2014 - 07.2016
Master of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) -
Australian Catholic University
EC05 Foundation in Early Childhood -
Sydney Rudolf Steiner College
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care -
Selmar Early Childhood Education Institute
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care -
AMES
Bachelor of Arts in Language (Portuguese and English) -
State University of Science And Language- Brazil
Bachelor of Arts in Geography -
State University of Science and Language- Brazil
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