Ella Taylor
Ballarat,Victoria
Summary
Passionate kindergarten teacher with background in fostering supportive and engaging learning environments for young learners. Skilled in developing creative lesson plans that accommodate various learning styles, promoting critical thinking and social skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance curriculum and student experience. Committed to making positive impact on students' early educational journeys by nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Kidscape Bonshaw
Ballarat, Victoria
09.2025 - Current
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
Early Childhood Educator
Kidscape
Ballarat, Victoria
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
Kindergarten Assistant
Miners Rest Kindergarten
Ballarat, Victoria
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Helped with daily classroom management, such as taking attendance, distributing supplies, and organizing materials.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Observed students' performance to identify areas of strength or difficulty.
- Contributed ideas for new teaching strategies based on observations of the classroom environment.
Front of House Employee /Junior Bartender
Freight Bar
Ballarat, Victoria
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Answered phone calls, took reservations, and answered inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area by clearing tables and wiping down surfaces.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Memorized menu and offered discerning recommendations, remained steps ahead of patrons' needs and desires and accurately gauged level of interest in conversation and small talk.
Sales Assistant
Bake and Grind
Ballarat, Victoria
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
- Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
- Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
- Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
Shift Manager
Mcdonalds
Ballarat, Victoria
04.2017 - 11.2021
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
- Monitored store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed sales reports for trends in order to identify areas for improvement or growth opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -
Federation University
Ballarat, VIC11-2025
Wendouree Children's Centre
09-2025
Forest Street Primary School
06-2025
Mini Miners
02-2025
Miners Rest Kindergarten
Miners Rest, VIC06-2024
Green Leaves Early Learning
06-2023
High School Diploma -
Ballarat High School
Ballarat, VIC12-2020
Certification
• VIT Registered
• CPR training
• First aid training
• Mandated reporting
• Safe sleep module
• Food handling certificate
• RSA
• Certificate I in music performance
• Certificate II in music performance
• Certificate III in music performance
• Certificate IV in music performance/industry
• Certificate II in retail
• Certificate III in retail
• CPR training
• First aid training
• Mandated reporting
• Safe sleep module
• Food handling certificate
• RSA
• Certificate I in music performance
• Certificate II in music performance
• Certificate III in music performance
• Certificate IV in music performance/industry
• Certificate II in retail
• Certificate III in retail
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Kidscape Bonshaw
09.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Assistant
Miners Rest Kindergarten
04.2024 - 02.2025
Early Childhood Educator
Kidscape
09.2022 - 09.2025
Front of House Employee /Junior Bartender
Freight Bar
07.2022 - 02.2023
Sales Assistant
Bake and Grind
05.2022 - 10.2022
Shift Manager
Mcdonalds
04.2017 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -
Federation University
Wendouree Children's Centre
Forest Street Primary School
Mini Miners
Miners Rest Kindergarten
Green Leaves Early Learning
High School Diploma -
Ballarat High School