Hayley White
Mount Martha,VIC
Summary
Experienced Early Childhood Educator with a 14-year track record of creating engaging, safe and nurturing learning environments for children. Skilled in building strong, trusting relationships with children and families and committed to fostering holistic development and lifelong learning. Holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, emphasizing inclusive education and innovative teaching strategies. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs and effectively collaborate with educational teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Community Kinders Plus (CKP)
Benton Square, Mornington, VIC
01.2024 - Current
- I work as a 3-year-old educator for Benton Square Preschool (2 x 7.5-hour sessions: Wed-Thu), providing lunch cover in the 3- and 4-year-old rooms (Mon-Tues).
- Established positive relationships to ensure a safe and comfortable learning environment for children.
- Built strong and trusting relationships with children, parents, and teaching staff.
- Implement, in consultation with parents and educators, an educational program that meets the individual developmental needs and interests of the children.
- Strengthened parent engagement by providing regular updates on children's performance and classroom involvement.
- Facilitated open communication with parents about children's daily experiences and behavioral insights.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to tailor learning experiences to children's individual needs.
- Organized experiences and resources to promote children's engagement in learning.
- Remain calm and patient in children's interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Created learning experiences and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development through workshops and training sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Planned classroom learning experiences to enable children to work independently, in small groups, and in large groups.
- Team-focused and proactive.
- Respect the confidentiality of information relating to parents and children, and comply with the service's privacy policy.
- Operate within the center's current policies and regulatory requirements.
- Work in accordance with the standards outlined in the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Child Safety Code of Conduct.
- Always operate in a professional manner.
- Actively participate in the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Being involved in the development of the Quality Improvement Plan for the service.
- I have stepped in to support relief teachers by taking over the class and leading small and large groups.
- Engaged with multiple CKP services as a relief educator to begin with, to understand different operational dynamics.
Work Placement Preservice Teacher
Pelican Childcare
Mount Martha, VIC
10.2024 - 11.2024
- I attended here for my final work placement as part of my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education studies for 20 days. I was in the Junior Kinder room with 3- to 4-year-olds.
- For the first couple of days, I observed and assisted the supervising teacher, then helped implement and plan short teaching sessions, moving towards substantial parts of the day by the end of the week.
- Moved from the role of observer to active participant, gradually taking on more responsibility for the teaching program, including planning the program in response to observations made.
- For my last week, I had to plan for all children across sessions for the whole day, under the direction of the Supervising Teacher.
- I took on teacher responsibility for all the planning and implementation of all care routines and learning experiences for all children.
- I found this placement to be rewarding. Since my time here, my confidence has continued to grow in becoming a teacher. I was confident in running the room and in conversing with the families.
Work Placement Preservice Teacher
Clever Little Monkeys
Mornington, VIC
04.2024 - 05.2024
- I gained hands-on experience during my third placement for 15 days in the nursery.
- I enjoyed my time in the nursery room. I enjoyed planning suitable learning experiences for the infants to enjoy, explore, and discover.
- I have been able to move my thinking from the older age group to planning and engaging with this younger age group.
- Viewed other ways of documenting children's learning that is different to what I do at my current position as educator.
Work Placement Preservice Teacher
Goodstart
Eastbourne Road, Rosebud , VIC
11.2023 - 12.2023
- I made great connections with the staff, children, and parents very quickly.
- Provided the children with meaningful learning experiences that are relevant to their needs and interests.
- I am continuing to learn, grow, and learn through my placements. It was a great experience to work in a different community from where I work.
- I was able to support the supervising teacher in really engaging and extending the children's learning through my ability to organize the room.
Educator
Community Kinders Plus (CKP)
Mount Eliza, VIC
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Jan 2023 - Dec 2023: 3-year-old educator at Mount Eliza (3 x 5-hour sessions, Wed-Fri), and lunch cover at Bentons Square, Mon-Tue.
- Roles and responsibilities, as I am currently doing at Bentons Preschool.
Educator
Community Kinders Plus (CKP)
Benton Square, Mornington , VIC
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 - Worked as an educator in Benton Square Preschool in both 3-year-old rooms, two five-hour sessions, and provided lunch coverage for the 4's.
- Roles and responsibilities, as I am currently doing at Benton Preschool.
Relief Educator
Community Kinders Plus (CKP)
Mornington Peninsula, Frankston , VIC
10.2020 - 12.2020
- From October 2020 to December 2020, I engaged with multiple CKP services as a relief educator in order to gain experience in other centres. One of those centres is Erinwood, where I had regular, casual shifts every Thursday with the 4-year-old group, where I worked as an additional educator, supporting a child with challenging behaviors. Before securing a permanent position, when a suitable vacancy became available at Benton Square.
- Roles and responsibilities, as I am currently doing at Benton Square Preschool.
Educator
Wonnai Preschool
Langwarrin , VIC
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Same duties and responsibilities as I am currently doing at Bentons Preschool, except this was a committee-run kinder.
Casual Additional Kindergarten Assistant
Yooralla
Mornington Peninsula , VIC
10.2019 - 04.2020
- I attended an induction program and participated in other mandatory training for the first four weeks of my employment.
- Due to this being a casual position, I decided to finish with Yooralla to work for Wonnai Preschool.
- I did not take part in any shifts through Yooralla.
Educator
Blackscamp Preschool (Tillerkite)
Somerville , VIC
01.2009 - 12.2019
- Same duties and responsibilities as previous roles as educator.
- During my time at Blackscamp Preschool (committee-run), there was an occasion when I worked very closely with a young boy with additional needs. I thoroughly loved this role; it was challenging, but very rewarding. I enjoyed watching the child's development improve from where he first started. I gained a valuable experience.
- In my 10 years of working here, I have been in a unique position working with so many educators, and increasingly, I had taken on the role of coordinator while they assimilated into Blackscamp.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) -
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Melbourne, VIC12-2024
Diploma of Children Services -
Pragmatic Training Centre
Frankston, VIC12-2014
Certificate 3 of Children Services -
Community Contact Centre
Mornington, VIC11-2008
Skills
- Livcor- Unit Code- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Completion Date: 16/10/24 Renewal date: 16/10/25
- Livcor - Unit Code - HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting, Completion date 16/10/24, Renewal date 16/10/27
- Department of Education: Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector - 2/7/24
- Completed 7 1/2 hours of Teacher Talk Training on Encouraging Language Development in Early Childhood Settings, The Hanen Program - 27/06/24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Work Placement Preservice Teacher
Pelican Childcare
10.2024 - 11.2024
Work Placement Preservice Teacher
Clever Little Monkeys
04.2024 - 05.2024
Educator
Community Kinders Plus (CKP)
01.2024 - Current
Work Placement Preservice Teacher
Goodstart
11.2023 - 12.2023
Educator
Community Kinders Plus (CKP)
01.2023 - 12.2023
Educator
Community Kinders Plus (CKP)
01.2022 - 12.2022
Relief Educator
Community Kinders Plus (CKP)
10.2020 - 12.2020
Educator
Wonnai Preschool
01.2020 - 06.2020
Casual Additional Kindergarten Assistant
Yooralla
10.2019 - 04.2020
Educator
Blackscamp Preschool (Tillerkite)
01.2009 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Accelerated) -
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Diploma of Children Services -
Pragmatic Training Centre
Certificate 3 of Children Services -
Community Contact Centre
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