Jessica Hollard
Murrumbeena ,VIC
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with extensive experience Proven expertise in curriculum development and classroom management, fostering positive relationships with children and parents.
Skilled in child assessment and behavior management, successfully implementing strategies that enhance learning outcomes and promote emotional growth in diverse classroom settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Relief Educator
Papillo Early Learning Centre an
Murrumbeena, Victoria
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Facilitated classroom activities to promote social and emotional growth.
- Created a safe and inclusive environment in early childhood settings.
- Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
- Coordinated with fellow educators to share best practices and resources.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Engaged parents in their children's education by providing regular updates about their daily routines and classroom activities.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a nurturing classroom environment.
- Monitored children's progress and communicated effectively with parents.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom for optimal learning conditions.
- 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.
- Fostered positive relationships with children and families to support development.
- Utilized educational tools and resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
Qualified Room Leader IRONBARKS 3yr old room
Head Start, G8 Education
Hughesdale, Victoria
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Developed training materials for new team members to enhance onboarding.
- Managed scheduling for team activities and coordinated resources effectively.
- Monitored workflow processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
- Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Supervised and trained assistant educators, fostering a collaborative and professional team environment.
- Applied early childhood education theories and practices to assess learning materials and curriculum effectiveness.
Qualified Relief worker
Kingston Kids kindergarden n ch&
Mordialloc, Victoria
05.2012 - 12.2012
OSH club assistant
St Mary's Primary School- Hamptono
Hamptons , Victoria
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Assisted with event planning and coordination for club activities and functions.
- Organized club resources and materials for meetings and events efficiently.
- Refilled drinks and checked with diners to meet specific needs.
Pre Kinder Room Teacher
Bayside Council- Sandringham Child care cantre
Sandringham, Victoria
11.2010 - 09.2011
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods including play, storytelling, and creative arts to stimulate children's cognitive and social development.
- Applied early childhood education theories and practices to assess learning materials and curriculum effectiveness.
2 IC & Pre kinder room, Grasshopper Room Leader
Brighton Child Care and kindergartem
Brighton, Victoria
07.2006 - 08.2010
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
- Designed engaging lesson plans to promote children's cognitive development.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
Toddler Room Leader & OH&S Officer
ABC Education
Brighton, Victoria
03.2005 - 03.2006
Child care assistant (studying Dip)
Playmates ELC
Edithvale, Victoria
03.2001 - 02.2005
Education
Diploma of Community Services (Children's Service's) - Family And Community Services
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Moorabbin, VIC05-2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Child assessment
- Educational technology
- Behaviour management
- Parent engagement
Timeline
Qualified Relief Educator
Papillo Early Learning Centre an
08.2023 - 03.2025
Qualified Room Leader IRONBARKS 3yr old room
Head Start, G8 Education
01.2013 - 11.2014
Qualified Relief worker
Kingston Kids kindergarden n ch&
05.2012 - 12.2012
OSH club assistant
St Mary's Primary School- Hamptono
01.2012 - 05.2012
Pre Kinder Room Teacher
Bayside Council- Sandringham Child care cantre
11.2010 - 09.2011
2 IC & Pre kinder room, Grasshopper Room Leader
Brighton Child Care and kindergartem
07.2006 - 08.2010
Toddler Room Leader & OH&S Officer
ABC Education
03.2005 - 03.2006
Child care assistant (studying Dip)
Playmates ELC
03.2001 - 02.2005
Diploma of Community Services (Children's Service's) - Family And Community Services
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE