Karen Chisholm
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with several years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Cert 3 Educator
Glen Education
Bentleigh, Victoria
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for children by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Organized activities and resources to promote children's engagement in learning.
- Identified and documented learning achievements.
4YO ECT
Glen Education
Bentleigh, Victoria
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated play-based learning experiences.
- Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
- Established a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in my care.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create an engaging program that met the diverse needs of all learners.
- Engaged with parents and guardians regularly to discuss their child's progress.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Attended workshops designed to increase knowledge of early childhood education practices.
3YO ECT
Bentleigh East Preschool
Bentleigh East
08.1995 - 12.2012
- Developed and implemented early childhood education curriculum to meet the needs of individual children.
- Provided a safe environment for children to learn and develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively.
- Assessed students' development levels in motor skills, language, social interaction and problem solving abilities.
- Incorporated outdoor playtime into daily routines whenever possible to provide an opportunity for physical exercise as well as sensory stimulation.
- Engaged students in hands-on activities that promoted exploration, investigation and discovery.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing feedback on their child's progress.
Primary School Teacher
Vic Education Dept.
Hampton Park, Victoria
06.1978 - 12.1984
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Implemented school-wide initiatives and programs to promote academic excellence and community involvement.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that engaged students in active learning activities.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss development and improvement of children.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
RMIT University
Bundoora, VIC12-2012
Diploma of Teaching Primary - Teaching Primary
Burwood Teachers College
Burwood, VIC01-1978
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Calm and patient
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Outdoor Education
- Creative Arts Integration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Affiliations
- Keen reader
- Enjoy walking for exercise
- Enjoy crafting - sewing, restoring furniture, projects using a cricut machine
- Spending time with family - grandchildren.
Accomplishments
- Volunteer awards and recognition for contributions and services to the kinder, school and sporting organisations my children attended. I served on committees for all of the above.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cert 3 Educator
Glen Education
01.2021 - 12.2023
4YO ECT
Glen Education
01.2013 - 12.2020
3YO ECT
Bentleigh East Preschool
08.1995 - 12.2012
Primary School Teacher
Vic Education Dept.
06.1978 - 12.1984
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
RMIT University
Diploma of Teaching Primary - Teaching Primary
Burwood Teachers College
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