Janelle Saleh
Wollert,VIC
Summary
My name is Janelle Saleh. I am 41 years old and a proud mum of five daughters. I am a dedicated Certificate 111 qualified Early Childhood Educator with three years of room leader experience across various age groups. I provide a high standard in planning engaging, play based programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework while maintaining high standards of health, safety and regulatory compliance. I am passionate about fostering inclusive environments and building strong, trusting relationships with children and families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
WhizKidz Early Learning and Preschool/Journey Early Learning
Wollert, VIC
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered play-based learning programs aligned with Journey Early Learning curriculum.
- Supported children's routines, meals, rest, and personal care in care rooms.
- Observed children's development and documented notes for educators and families.
- Maintained safe, clean learning spaces following Journey Early Learning policies.
- Built trusting relationships with children, families, and centre team members.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- 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.
- Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
- Implemented strategies to support children with special needs, ensuring inclusive education practices.
Dance Teacher
Yarra Heights Dance Academy
Kilsyth South, VIC
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time.
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Maintained effective working relationships with staff members, students and parents.
- Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Monitored student performance and offered feedback to support goal achievement.
- Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for classes.
Bakery Shop Assistant
Whittlesea Bakers Delight
Whittlesea, VIC
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Set up fresh baked goods in front display, organizing for visibility and to showcase daily specials or items with limited availability or shelf-life.
- Arranged baked goods in attractive displays inside bakery cases to increase sales.
- Packaged bakery items and purchases in boxes and bags for customer carrying convenience.
- Trained new bakery employees to document orders, process payments and check progress for customers.
- Provided excellent customer service to foster satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
Units 1-4 Dance Teaching And Managment -
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC11.2005
VCE Completed -
Catholic Ladies' College
Eltham, VIC12.2003
Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Multitasking and Prioritizing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Parental Communication
- Positive Role Model
- Nurturing Approach
- Gentle Discipline
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Arts and Crafts
- Lesson Planning
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Class Reading
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Room Leader Award for 2024
- Room Leader Award for 2025
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
WhizKidz Early Learning and Preschool/Journey Early Learning
01.2024 - Current
Dance Teacher
Yarra Heights Dance Academy
01.2005 - 01.2015
Bakery Shop Assistant
Whittlesea Bakers Delight
01.2003 - 01.2012
VCE Completed -
Catholic Ladies' College
Units 1-4 Dance Teaching And Managment -
Box Hill Institute of TAFE