Summary
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Work History
Education
Qualifications Registrations
Skills Attributes
Personal Information
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Emily Kelly

Geraldton

Summary

Creative and passionate Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student wellbeing. Offering 4 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Geraldton Grammar School
01.2020 - Current
  • Worked as a relief teacher for 2020 and taught from kindergarten – year 6
  • 2021- Taught year 1 and 2
  • 2022 and 2023 – Taught pre-primary and year 1
  • Also taught year 3 and 4 one day a week

Duties:

  • Creating and maintaining supportive and safe working environments
  • Content knowledge and how to teach it
  • Planning for and implementing effective teaching and learning
  • Ensuring all teaching programs for classes are responsible for meeting the SCSA requirements for that course
  • Using SEQTA and Google platforms to share programs and lesson resources with students and parents
  • Presenting material in a manner that will interest students and enhance learning
  • Differentiating curriculum to be inclusive of all students
  • Developing IEPs and CAPs for students
  • Assessing student performance both informally and formally in accordance with school policy
  • Completing the formal process of reporting to parents in accordance with school policy in an accurate and timely manner
  • Participating in three-way interviews with parents both when formally required and when the need should arise
  • Complete portfolio assessment tasks
  • Use current learning intentions to set up Investigation areas that incorporate Walker Learning approach
  • Use the SeeSaw app to provide parents with regular updates on student learning and any upcoming events
  • Attend school excursions and maintain adequate supervision to ensure student safety
  • Adapt lessons to cater to students varying needs and support learning
  • Observe and document student progress within set learning areas
  • Design classroom displays that maintain a high standard of presentation within the classroom
  • Present classroom certificates at school assemblies
  • Direct students and help to organise them during school performances
  • Attend meetings with parents to address any concerns
  • Enforce the school rules and behaviour policies
  • Take part in school professional development days
  • Communicate with students in a manner that fosters positive relationships and creates a safe learning environment.
  • 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.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.

Early Childhood Educator

Kidz Retreat
04.2017 - 01.2019
  • Working in various rooms caring for children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years old
  • Developing learning programs to be implemented into the Kindergarten room
  • Writing monthly observations on each child using the program EarlyWorks
  • Providing adequate supervision for each child and making sure the adult ratio is always accurate based on the children’s ages
  • Communicating with parents during pickup and drop off as well as online using the EarlyWorks app
  • Creating engaging learning areas for children to play
  • Maintain centre hygiene by cleaning all meal areas, sweeping and mopping the floors daily
  • Feeding children and staying up to date with any allergies or intolerances, providing alternative options for those children
  • Participating in staff meetings and training days
  • Presenting the kindergarten program to prospective families on information nights
  • Documenting all sleep times, food intake, and nappy changes on the EarlyWorks app
  • Comforting children and assisting with the challenges of separation anxiety during drop offs
  • Catering learning opportunities to suit the diverse range of developmental stages and interests
  • Opening and closing the centre ensuring everything is locked and secure.

Pharmacy Assistant

Optimal Pharmacy Sunset
01.2013 - 06.2014
  • Helping customers and their needs
  • Cash handling – working on tills
  • Banking & Office duties
  • Working over the counter selling S2 and S3 medications
  • Working in dispensary, accepting, dispensing and delivering prescriptions
  • General cleaning/maintenance
  • Stock control & Stock take
  • Keeping confidentiality and respect within the Pharmacy
  • Abiding by all laws and procedures within the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Merchandising stock & display windows.

Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) -

Geraldton Universities Centre
2020

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care -

Geraldton Universities Centre
2018

Certificate IV in Preparation for Nursing Education -

Durack Institute of Technology, Geraldton
2015

Completed Year 12 -

Geraldton Senior College
2014

Qualifications Registrations

  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Certificate IV in Preparation for Nursing Education
  • 2021 First Aid Certificate
  • 2023 ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training WA
  • 2020 certificate in Basic Type 1 Diabetes in School
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • National Police Clearance
  • TRBWA registration

Skills Attributes

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Able to work independently & as part of a team
  • Able to multitask
  • Great attention to detail
  • Punctual
  • Creative
  • Highly organised and able to prioritise workload
  • Excellent computer skills – competent with Microsoft Office programs, Google Drive, Seesaw app
  • Motivated and positive work ethic
  • Accepting of feedback and direction

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/23/97

References

  • Jayne Caley, Director of Early Learning (Previous), Geraldton Grammar School, 0438979126, Jaynecaley@gmail.com
  • Karina White, Year 1 and 2 Teacher, Geraldton Grammar School, 0408199931, karina.white@gegs.wa.edu.au
  • Emily Thompson, Teacher (on maternity leave), 0400511612, Ejkeys8@gmail.com

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

Geraldton Grammar School
01.2020 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Kidz Retreat
04.2017 - 01.2019

Pharmacy Assistant

Optimal Pharmacy Sunset
01.2013 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) -

Geraldton Universities Centre

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care -

Geraldton Universities Centre

Certificate IV in Preparation for Nursing Education -

Durack Institute of Technology, Geraldton

Completed Year 12 -

Geraldton Senior College
Emily Kelly