Passionate Kindergarten Teacher armed with relevant experience in creating engaging lesson plans and integrating educational technology to drive student success. Strengths include fostering positive learning environments, encouraging creativity, and prioritizing individual student progress. Demonstrated impact through improved classroom engagement and collaboration in previous roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Early Chuildhood Teacher
Kids First Australia
Melbourne, VIC
07.2022 - Current
Created an inclusive learning environment that welcomed diversity among classmates from different cultural backgrounds or abilities levels.
Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about student's development and achievements.
Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, behavioral issues. for each student enrolled in the program.
Facilitated classroom activities to promote social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the children.
Observed student behavior to identify areas of strength and areas requiring additional support or intervention.
Collaborated with other educators in creating engaging learning experiences for students.
Assisted in planning special events such as holiday parties or end-of-year celebrations for the students' families.
Motivated young learners by providing positive reinforcement when they achieved success in academic tasks or displayed good behavior habits.
Ensured safety of all students during outdoor playtime by monitoring playground equipment usage and supervising play activities.
Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's performance in class and at home.
Encouraged children's creativity through various art projects such as drawing and painting.
Provided individual instruction as needed to help students develop language, literacy, math, science, and art skills.
Assisted lead teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans for students aged 3 to 5 years old.
Room Leader
Wallaby Childcare Early Learning Centre
Melbourne, VIC
11.2019 - 07.2022
Maintained understanding of curriculum best practices and administrative functions of child development programs by attending professional development seminars
Met all policies and legal requirements by interviewing, hiring, and training qualified staff members
Remained up-to-date on childcare standards and procedures by completing ongoing training and courses
Reviewed and evaluated new and established programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness and compliance
Trained and continuously monitored primary and supplemental staff at the school
Informed businesses, community groups, and governmental agencies about educational needs, available programs, and program policies
Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs.
Room Leader
Caroline Springs Childcare and Kindergarten
Melbourne, VIC
06.2011 - 11.2019
Coordinated weekly food and supply purchases to meet needs of 15+ children
Managed childcare recordkeeping, including routine attendance, accident reporting, and parental paperwork
Checked spaces before, during, and after child-related activities to verify safety and security
Used positive discipline techniques to manage and improve children's behavior
Supervised program under direction of district manager to consistently meet licensure requirements
Conferred with parents and the teaching staff to address problems with student behavior and learning
Established clear educational goals and standards to keep program at consistent quality level
Regularly reviewed educational activities and policies to identify opportunities for improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching - Early Childhood Education
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
11-2024
Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care -
TMG College
Melbourne, VIC
03.2018
Cert 3 Children's Services -
Pracitcal Outcomes
Melbourne, VIC
01.2010
Completed Year 12 -
Copperfeild College
Melbourne, VIC
01.2010
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
Skills
Fostering positive environment
Staff hiring
Staff management
Behavior Management
Social-emotional learning
Critical Thinking
Child Development
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Parent and student communication
Creative lesson plan development
Learning Assessments
Learning Strategies
Student-Centered Learning
Family involvement
Early Childhood Development
References
Voula Samaras, Care Consultant Baptcare, 0413940077