Kimberly Van Weiringen
Ryde,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Educational Leader with extensive experience at Jenny's Early Learning Centre, excelling in curriculum development and staff training. Proven ability to foster community partnerships and enhance student learning outcomes through effective classroom management and instructional leadership. Committed to continuous professional development and promoting inclusive education practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Leader & Room Leader
Jenny's Early Learning Centre
Lane Cove North, Australia
08.2023 - Current
- Curriculum Development and Implementation: Designing age-appropriate learning activities and programs.Ensuring curriculum aligns with educational standards and developmental milestones
- Staff Training and Development:Conducting workshops and training sessions for staff members.Providing mentorship and guidance to enhance teaching practices
- Child Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Overseeing the assessment of children's development and learning outcomes. Analyzing data to adjust teaching strategies and support individualized learning.
- Parent and Community Engagement: Communicating with parents regarding children's progress and educational goals. Organizing events to involve families in the educational process, and build community relationships.
- Policy Development and Compliance:Implementing and enforcing childcare policies and procedures.Ensuring compliance with regulations and licensing requirements
- Safety and Well-being Oversight:Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children.Addressing health and safety concerns promptly and effectively.Continuous Improvement Initiatives:Identifying areas for improvement in educational practices.Implementing strategies to enhance the quality of childcare services and educational outcomes
- Leadership and Team Collaboration:Leading by example and fostering a positive work environment.Collaborating with other leaders and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals
- Professional Development:Engaging in ongoing professional development to stay updated with best practices.Encouraging staff members to pursue professional growth opportunities
OSHC Educator
Gowrie NSW
Sydney, Australia
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Develop a positive and supportive relationship with children
- Maintain a safe and hygienic environment including during food preparation
- Fostered positive engagement with families.
- Develop a collaborative relationship with colleagues
Kitchen Assistant
The Tea Room
Sydney Central Business District, Australia
10.2022 - 03.2023
- To maintain the kitchen in an ordered and hygienic state
- Assembly and preparation of ingredients for cooking
- Have great attention to detail
- Executing a smooth service (sweet/pastry side)
OSHC Educator
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay
Sydney, Australia
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Assist the Coordinator to plan, implement and evaluate the program of experiences
- Develop a positive and supportive relationship with children
- Maintain a safe and hygienic environment including during food preparation
- Establish and maintain good relationships with families
- Develop a collaborative relationship with colleagues
Permanent Substitute Teacher
The International School of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsibilities were similar to any teacher - providing instructional coverage for teachers who were absent long/short term
- Flexible with shifting different level year and subjects everyday (Inc art)
- Effectively using resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe and student centered environment
- Engage students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies in order to meet individual learning needs
- Participate in professional growth that results in enhancement of student learning
Inclusion Educational Teacher
The International School of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Provides instructional assistance to individuals or a small group of unique minded students
- Provides clerical and support to classroom teachers and encouraging inclusion and diversity
- Delivery of life skill, alternate curriculum as designed uniquely by each student success plan
Year 1 Homeroom Teacher
Kingsley International School
Malaysia, Malaysia
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Plan, organise, and implement instruction program that guides and encourage my student to develop their academic potential
- Develop subject unit plan and lesson Deliver curriculum within IGCSE guideline
- Work with relevant departments to plan for IEP and promote inclusion in the classroom
- Tracking of students achievements, monitoring classwork, homework, student feedback and lesson observation feedback
Teaching Internship
Kingsley International School
Malaysia, Malaysia
10.2019 - 12.2019
- This teaching internship was done while I was employed in Kingsley Int
- School
- To complete my Bachelor's Degree in Education
Teaching Assistant
Etonhouse International School
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Attended to my student's personal needs that contributes to their personal growth
- Implemented related personal programs including social health, physical, hygiene, first aid - welfare
- Supervise and support my students, ensuring their safety and access to learning
- Plan IEP (Individualize education plans) for special needs students under my care
- Plan and conduct lessons according to the IB curriculum standard
Internship
Gardens International School
Malaysia, Malaysia
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Teacher training as I was completing my 3 years Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Planned lessons alongside my mentor and carried them under his advice and supervision
- Learn and contribute to arranging the environment and corners of the classroom according to the weekly objective and early learning goals
- Changing/updating displays around the classroom, making room to show off student's work
- Lead regular phonics lessons as part of my teacher development
- Attend various in house training
Early Childhood Teacher
Sri Panglima Kindergarten
Malaysia, Malaysia
02.2014 - 12.2016
- Planned and carried out lessons following the national curriculum standard
- Prepare a conducive learning environment
- Establish a warm and positive relationship with my students' parents to assist in students' goals
- Develop and conduct assessments and keep track of students' development
English and Math Teacher
Kumon
Klang, Malaysia
02.2013 - 01.2014
- A mentor and a teacher to my students to support in enhancing their skills involving math and reading
- Providing 1:1 lessons
- Preparation of differentiated task or projects to assist in growth of subject/lesson/topic
- Encourage and motivate students
- Using Kumon's Toru method by utilizing their worksheet and task that are designed for students to be independent while enhancing their capabilities
Education
Masters Degree - Education
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW01.2024
Bachelor Degree (Hons) - Education
City University
Malaysia12-2019
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Segi college
Malaysia10.2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Policy compliance
- Staff training
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Community partnerships
- Professional development
- Classroom management
- Staff development
- Instructional leadership
- Strong work ethic
- Special Education
Highest Level Of Education
Masters Degree
Eligible To Work
Yes
Additional Information - Working With Children Check
Yes
Certification
- WWCC
- First aid, CPR and anaphylaxis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Educational Leader & Room Leader
Jenny's Early Learning Centre
08.2023 - Current
OSHC Educator
Gowrie NSW
04.2023 - 08.2023
Kitchen Assistant
The Tea Room
10.2022 - 03.2023
OSHC Educator
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay
04.2022 - 06.2022
Inclusion Educational Teacher
The International School of Kuala Lumpur
07.2020 - 07.2021
Permanent Substitute Teacher
The International School of Kuala Lumpur
03.2020 - 01.2022
Teaching Internship
Kingsley International School
10.2019 - 12.2019
Year 1 Homeroom Teacher
Kingsley International School
08.2019 - 03.2020
Teaching Assistant
Etonhouse International School
08.2017 - 07.2019
Internship
Gardens International School
01.2017 - 03.2017
Early Childhood Teacher
Sri Panglima Kindergarten
02.2014 - 12.2016
English and Math Teacher
Kumon
02.2013 - 01.2014
Masters Degree - Education
Macquarie University
Bachelor Degree (Hons) - Education
City University
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Segi college
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