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Jade Ellmer

Jade Ellmer

Geelong

Summary

I know most people get AI to write this but I think its important to be yourself. I come from an early childhood teaching background, from this role I supported various children with disabilities and their families through the barriers in their everyday lives. It was from here I wanted to find a role that allowed me to advocate more for children with disabilities.


I applied to be an early childhood practitioner at Meli and was successful. In this role I was able to promote a contemporary view of disability, support families in advocating for their children with disabilities and support families from various backgrounds and views in navigating the NDIS. Committed to fostering inclusive environments in both the Meli organisation and also out in the community to promote accessibility to all and decrease the barriers within our society. My family faces these each and everyday with my sister in law so it sits close to my heart.


I have a positive 'can do' attitude and a passion to get up each and everyday and make a change. I enjoy learning new things and finding new ways to make meaning. I enjoy being apart of a team, and believe team culture is import to ensure everyone feels valued and driven to keep creating positive outcomes.


My goal in this world is to make a difference, no matter how small it might be.



Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Practitioner

Meli, Partner Organization of the NDIS
11.2023 - Current
  • Excelled in time management skills, enabling the completion of all daily tasks while meeting KPI's set by the NDIS.
  • Used fast thinking solution based strategies with families to support collaborative conclusions which supported the families voices.
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on positive team culture.
  • Took part in the Meli inclusive practices working team, to reflect and grow the practices within the Meli organisation and create an environment that is accessible and welcoming to all.
  • Took part in the Meli LGBTQIA+ working group to create a safe working environment for all.
  • Followed and honoured all privacy policies for both Meli and NDIS.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through excellent communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs. This was evident in positive feedback directly from NDIS Partners to my team leader about my practices.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of NDIS changes that directly impacted my role, ensuring consistency with the NDIS direct messaging to the community.
  • Supported families in understanding the NDIS processes, pathways and legislation.
  • Met with families to discuss concerns, review challenges and perform solutions based on what was currently accessible to them.
  • Coordinated and integrated community support resources for families to support them in reaching successful outcomes.
  • Provided information to families in various forms to support families with different learning styles.
  • Used problem solving skills in fast paced situations.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with NDIS requirements.
  • Coordinated services for children with additional needs by collaborating closely families and providers.
  • Followed policies and procedure of the NDIS with adaptability.

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Pipsqueaks Early Learning Centre
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Led professional development sessions for other teachers on effective classroom management strategies.
  • Built an inclusive classroom culture that embraced diversity and promoted respect for all individuals.
  • Utilized data-driven assessments to track student progress, inform instructional decisions, and support overall academic growth.
  • Mentored new teachers in the implementation of best practices for early childhood education.
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
  • Implemented individualized instruction plans tailored to each student''s unique strengths and challenges.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create cross-curricular lessons that connected subjects for deeper understanding.

Early Childhood Teacher

Elements Early Learning
02.2019 - 06.2023
  • Volunteered at community services such as Geelong Mums to support positive outcomes in our community.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Facilitated successful parent-teacher conferences, addressing concerns and discussing strategies for supporting student growth at home.
  • Served as a member of the school improvement team, collaborating with administration and staff to identify areas for growth and implement action plans for improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Early Years

Charles Sturt University

Skills

  • Workflow management, meeting set KPI's and milestones while keeping warm and collaborative relationships with families and participants Keeping workflow data up to date on excel for monthly reflections
  • Workload balancing, prioritising calender tasks to ensure adequate time to complete necessary tasks
  • Proactive approach, keeping a 'can do' attitude to keep staff culture and moral high (this is especially important to me)
  • Keeping a space that is safe for all, being accepting and flexible of the wonderful diversity a team can have
  • Speaking up, asking for support or voicing questions when clarification is necessary I am not on to feel embarrassed or incompetent to ask questions to further my understanding
  • Decision-making skills, thinking on my feet to support in proactive outcomes in situations
  • Relationship building, taking the time to listen and respond So families and participants feel heard and valued in their own lived experiences
  • Working with diverse people, I have worked alongside various families and children with disabilities Keeping a contemporary view of disability (this is something incredibly close to my heart) while supporting them to navigate barriers
  • Engagement, working with various families, providers, people with disabilities, and services Keeping involved in their stories and staying connected to support positive outcomes
  • Working in various systems, during the transition from CRM to PACE I worked on both systems and kept up to date with changes to PACE as we transitioned Using Sharepoint to access shared files and information related to the team
  • Using evidence based decisions, supporting families in pathway decisions based on information gathered and evidence provided

Certification

Working With Children's Check




References

Annabelle Ryan-Morriss, Team Leader Meli 

P: 0402 509 840

E: a_326@hotmail.com


Zoe Edwards, Team Leader Meli 

P: 0458 043 889

E: zoe.edwards26@gmail.com


Stephanie Briskoska, Senior Practitioner Meli 

P: 0402 721 299

E: stephbrisk@gmail.com


Mel Jackson, Centre Director Pipsqueaks Lara 

P: 0409 433 065

E: melkjackson78@gmail.com


Katherine Cooper, Kindergarten Teacher 

P: 0408 508 045

E: kaf028@yahoo.com

Timeline

Early Childhood Practitioner

Meli, Partner Organization of the NDIS
11.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Pipsqueaks Early Learning Centre
06.2022 - 11.2023

Early Childhood Teacher

Elements Early Learning
02.2019 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Education - Early Years

Charles Sturt University

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