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Dominique Loreggian

Dunsborough,WA

Summary

A passionate and energetic Early Childhood Educator, devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to developing capable, resilient and independent children for the 21st Century, where they can build confident self-identities in an inclusive classroom. Striving to build positive rapport with my children daily to develop a strong and trusting relationship, so children develop a sense of belonging and safety to voice their ideas. Being a part of such a diverse society, cultural acceptance is a major theme embedded into my classroom. All children have something special to bring to their education and the education of others. I strive to create welcoming environments, instilled with positive relationships and meaningful experiences, to ensure learning in the first few years of a child’s school life develops committed, lifelong learners.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Living Waters Lutheran College
02.2021 - Current
  • I provide a stimulating educational environment where all unique children are provided opportunity to grow physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.
  • Open-ended discovery 'areas' around my classroom provoke a sense of curiosity and wonder.
  • I utilise 'Walker Learning' as a teaching and learning tool to provide balance between the children being active participant within their learning and explicit instruction.
  • My lessons are engaging because they target my children's current interests and backgrounds with a balance of challenge and success.
  • Cultural acceptance is embedded into my classroom environment and routine. It is vital for children to celebrate and respect the cultural identities of their peers to develop their own confident self identities.
  • Collaborated with professionals and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all students.
  • I collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging lesson plans that connect multiple curriculum areas.
  • Facilitated successful parent-teacher conferences, addressing concerns and discussing strategies for supporting student growth at home.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and school events.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
  • Organized educational field trips to enhance curriculum topics and provide real-world connections for students.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
  • Served as a member of the school improvement team (Pastoral Care Coordinator) , collaborating with administration and staff to identify areas for growth and implement action plans for improvement.
  • Organised School events; Jump Rope for Heart, The Great Veggie Crunch Day, World Kindness Day, Annual Christmas Concert.
  • Organised Primary assemblies, read out student awards and notices, taking over the role when the principal was unable to attend.

Swimming Teacher and Customer Service Officer

State Swim Osborne Park
04.2017 - 02.2021

Swimming Teacher:

  • Improved swimmer performance by developing personalized training plans for individual students.
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Enhanced student safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining a vigilant watch during lessons.
  • Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
  • Increased student retention with engaging, age-appropriate teaching methods and activities.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students, helping them identify areas for improvement and develop their swimming abilities.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students and setting clear expectations for behaviour in the pool area.
  • Prepared students for competitive swimming events by focusing on stroke refinement and endurance building exercises.
  • Established trust with parents by being accessible, transparent about progress, and providing ongoing support outside of scheduled lessons.

Customer Service:

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving their inquiries and concerns.
  • Boosted company reputation by providing exceptional customer service through phone, email, and chat support channels.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify areas of improvement in processes, resulting in more efficient service delivery.
  • Managed escalated cases with diplomacy, skillfully negotiating resolutions that satisfied both the customer and company interests.
  • Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices for delivering outstanding customer experiences consistently.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Counted cash drawers and deposits, checked supplies and completed any other required opening or closing task to facilitate smooth team operations.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
01.2021

High School Diploma -

Lake Joondalup Baptist College
Joondalup, WA
11.2016

Skills

  • Accredited Walker Learning Teacher
  • Classroom Management and positive behaviour guidance
  • Effective Play-Based Learning integration
  • Multicultural routines to cater for diverse needs
  • Classroom Organization and welcoming environments
  • Engaging, sequenced and age-appropriate lesson plans
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Creative Expression
  • Team Work

Accomplishments

    Accredited Walker Learning Teacher- At the start of my career at LWLC, I voiced the need for more 'play-based' learning in the early years and the potential to integrate Walker Learning. This journey began in 2021, I attended many PD's, observations and study tours. I began implementing this pedagogy in 2022 and was then assigned a mentor to observe my classroom organisation and teaching using this approach. I was granted accreditation by the end of 2022. The comment made "You are a natural, this was one of the quickest and easiest accreditation processes."


    Pastoral Care Coordinator- in 2023 I was awarded the position of PC coordinator. Chosen by the principal, my role was to 'assist' to Head of Primary. In this role I met with the coordinators once a week we discussed; possible issues, teacher wellness, individual needs, parent concerns and school needs. I also raised community awareness for National celebrations eg. World Kindness Day, Jump Rope for Heart, Great Veggie Crunch, Constable care, First Aid incursions. I had to create posters and flyers to raise community awareness for School events. I also communicated with community professionals eg. Department of Transport. I ran the YourMove program at our school, as a result for effective implementation school-wide I received a grant for LWLC from the Department of Transport. This money was used to fund the Early Years 'Bike safety' Equipment (traffic lights, helmets and road signs).

Affiliations

  • Fitness
  • Beach and Recreation

Certification

Walker Learning License



References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

Living Waters Lutheran College
02.2021 - Current

Swimming Teacher and Customer Service Officer

State Swim Osborne Park
04.2017 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Edith Cowan University

High School Diploma -

Lake Joondalup Baptist College
Dominique Loreggian