Kayla Miller
Tuerong,VIC
Summary
Passionate and creative individual with a eagerness to understand and support students development and various learning styles. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, establishing connections with students from diverse backgrounds. Committed to supporting diverse learners, ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for all children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Room Leader & Educational Leader
First Early Learning
11.2019 - Current
- Mentored new educators, supporting curriculum development and encouraging best practices.
- Supported modifications and accommodations of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in my own classroom, this being during mealtimes, between transitions and supporting challenging behaviours that arise and regulating emotions.
- Facilitated with support of Director 'Inclusion Support Plan' for children with additional needs requiring an additional educator in the classroom.
- Facilitated with support of Director Behaviour Management plan to support Child with separation anxiety to better adjust to their environment and to regulate emotions.
- Facilitated the creation of our services Reconciliation Action Plan in 2023, This has lead to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander culture being highlighted in our service and in our learning experiences.
- Worked along side the management team to support each of the rooms to flow effectively daily and target any additional support required.
- Planned and facilitated learning experiences for children to engage in and learn daily in align with VELDF & EYLF curriculum.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child's growth and wellbeing.
- Managed behaviour issues effectively using appropriate techniques to support the emotional wellbeing of the child. The child's behaviour always having a reason behind and investigating what might be going on below the iceberg.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety, created quiet spaces across the service and implemented social and emotional learning to take place.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Supported educators with resources and tools to support all children's needs especially children with additional needs, through their daily routines such as Visual timers, Choice boards, visual lanyards, visual schedule.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Working alongside Director and management team, worked on improving our service's QIP (Quality Improvement Plan) to work towards exceeding in ACEQUA standards across our service.
Placement Grade 4/5 Class
Hastings Primary School
03.2024 - 05.2024
Placement Grade 1 Class
St Macartan's Parish Primary School - Mornington
10.2021 - 10.2021
Placement Foundation & Grade 1 Class
Chelsea Heights Primary School
05.2021 - 06.2021
Assistant Educator
Camp Australia
06.2019 - 11.2019
Waitress
Sofia's Restaurant
11.2017 - 11.2019
Placement Grade 1 Class
Nepean Special School
08.2019 - 08.2019
Placement Homework Club Tutor Grade 3/4
Sacred Heart Primary School Fitzroy
07.2019 - 10.2019
Retail Sales Worker
Tasman Butchers
12.2017 - 09.2018
Education
Bachelor of Primary Education - Minor Specialising in Inclusive Education
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC09.2024
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care - Education
Selmar
11.2022
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Selmar
03.2021
High School Diploma -
Patterson River Secondary College
Carrum, VIC11.2018
Skills
- Supporting Students with Autism and ADHD
- Supporting children's Emotional regulation
- Knowledge of Sensory Processing Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder & ADHD
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- First Aid/CPR
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction and relationship building
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Team Collaboration
- Peer Mentoring
- Classroom Management
References
Vikki Cremen
Grade 4/5 Teacher
Hastings Primary School
Email: vikki.cremen@education.vic.gov.au
Mobile: +61 491 126 007
Jayde Cole
Classroom Teacher
St Macartan's Parish Primary School
Email: jcole@smmornington.catholic.edu.au
Mobile: 0433 668 702
Fiona Porter
Classroom Teacher
Chelsea Heights Primary School
Email: Fiona.Porter@education.vic.gov.au
Mobile:
Brooke Shearer
Early Childhood Teacher & Educational Leader
First Early Learning Hastings
Email: Brookeems@hotmail.com
Mobile: 0421 374 055
Timeline
Placement Grade 4/5 Class
Hastings Primary School
03.2024 - 05.2024
Placement Grade 1 Class
St Macartan's Parish Primary School - Mornington
10.2021 - 10.2021
Placement Foundation & Grade 1 Class
Chelsea Heights Primary School
05.2021 - 06.2021
Room Leader & Educational Leader
First Early Learning
11.2019 - Current
Placement Grade 1 Class
Nepean Special School
08.2019 - 08.2019
Placement Homework Club Tutor Grade 3/4
Sacred Heart Primary School Fitzroy
07.2019 - 10.2019
Assistant Educator
Camp Australia
06.2019 - 11.2019
Retail Sales Worker
Tasman Butchers
12.2017 - 09.2018
Waitress
Sofia's Restaurant
11.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Primary Education - Minor Specialising in Inclusive Education
Australian Catholic University
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care - Education
Selmar
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Selmar
High School Diploma -
Patterson River Secondary College
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