Kishwer Ansari

• Develop a curriculum aligned with EYLF and NQS standards.
• Collaborate with PSFOs, families, and other external support services to set individualised learning goals for children with additional needs.
• Deliver training and provide guidance to team members on effective behavior and classroom management techniques.
• Ensure daily compliance with NQS and national regulations, proactively monitoring practices to maintain high standards.
• Lead and manage projects focused on improving educational outcomes and program delivery.
• Supervise and mentor a team of educators as well as pre-service teachers, providing leadership in the implementation of pedagogical practices.
• Maintain strong relationships with families, and act as an advocate for families as well as children.
• Guiding and Connecting CALD families and families in vulnerable positions with appropriate community support.
• Contributed to documentation and reflections aligned with SRF goals.

Achievements:

• Collaborated with a wide range of external support services-including speech and occupational therapists, Uniting inclusion consultants, the Department of Human Services, and out-of-home care workers-enhancing my ability to adopt a holistic approach to children's learning and development.
• Worked alongside a multidisciplinary team to support a child in out of home care - leading to a better understanding of their emotional needs and the value of consistent, collaborative support.
• Identified and responded to child wellbeing concerns, leading to the establishment of a community pantry that addressed food insecurity and aligned with SRF priorities in health and inclusion.
• Developed a strong understanding of community support systems and how to effectively connect families, including those with visa restrictions, to available resources within the wider community.
• Gained deeper insights into neurodiversity and inclusive practice through professional collaboration and the implementation of my VIT project, refining my approach to supporting children with additional needs such as autism and ADHD.

• Executed all essential tasks of an early childhood teacher, including planning, documentation, creating learning environments, and setting individualized learning goals for children.
• Provided diverse indoor and outdoor learning opportunities to foster creativity, agency, and collaborative play.
• Ensured children experienced a sense of security while encouraging risk-taking and continual challenge in learning activities.
• Created a fun, flexible, and caring environment that empowers children to feel ownership of their space.
• Collaborated with families and colleagues to understand children's unique needs and interests for tailored learning support.

Achievements:

• Played a key role in establishing a new early childhood service from the ground up, including contributing to the application for a funded kindergarten program.
• Gained hands-on experience as a newly graduated teacher, learning and implementing essential operational processes such as enrolments, NQS requirements, and compliance with national law and regulations-often within limited non-contact time.
• Recognised by multiple families in public Google reviews for building strong, positive relationships with both children and their families, contributing to high levels of satisfaction and trust in the service.

• Built and nurtured warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and caregivers, fostering a strong sense of belonging and partnership.
• Promoted positive team culture by supporting healthy, collaborative working relationships among educators within the room and across the centre.
• Designed and implemented child-led curriculum plans informed by ongoing observations and children's interests, while actively involving families through feedback and contribution opportunities.
• Ensured strict compliance with centre policies and maintained accurate, up-to-date records, including accident, injury, allergy, and asthma management plans.
• Demonstrated a strong commitment to children's learning and development, consistently going above and beyond to support individual learning goals.
• Organised and led informal family engagement events such as cultural celebrations, Mother's Day, and open days, strengthening family-centre connections.

Achievements:

• Promoted to the position of room leader within a period of six months of employment.
• Received positive feedback from management and parents.
• Maintained a GPA of 3.9 in postgraduate studies while working concurrently, demonstrating strong time management and commitment to professional growth.