Kristos Diao
Darwin,NT
Summary
Qualified Early Childhood Teacher with 1+ year of experience working with children aged 0–5 years, including those with additional needs. Skilled in creating inclusive, nurturing, and engaging learning environments that foster curiosity, independence, and a strong sense of belonging. Guided by the philosophy of being a co-learner and facilitator rather than a knowledge giver, I support each child’s unique developmental journey through play-based and child-led approaches. Committed to building strong partnerships with families and contributing to the broader community to ensure holistic growth and well-being for every child.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
St Paul’s Catholic Primary School
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported children with special needs, creating unique learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children' s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Set up toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Student Early Childhood Educator in Kinder Room
Small Friends Childcare & Education
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities, incorporating cultural, emotional, and nature-focused themes.
- Plan and execute special themed weeks, such as Aboriginal week, emotions week, nature week, and culture week.
- Create a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects cultural diversity, incorporating Aboriginal and First Nations cultures, art, and symbols, and different cultures to make sure each child feels respect and valued.
- Design and set up room environments and invitations to play that engage children's curiosity and participation.
- Facilitate children's development through play-based learning, focusing on fostering creativity, curiosity, and autonomy.
- Support language acquisition and social interactions in children with autism by utilising their special interests, such as animals.
- Incorporate fine motor, gross motor, and problem-solving skill development into daily activities.
- Conduct weekly reflections to assess and improve educational practices, focusing on areas such as child participation and inclusion.
- Continuously seek professional knowledge and training such as getting along with children with Autism.
- Curriculum Design and Implementation:
- Inclusive Learning Environment:
- Child Development and Support:
- Reflective Practice and Professional Development:
Student Early Childhood Educator
Nido Early School
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, fostering early development in motor skills, sensory exploration, and language acquisition.
- Introduce creative play using materials such as magnetic building blocks, jellyfish crafts, and natural resources to encourage exploration and learning.
- Design activities that promote fine motor skill development, such as lacing jellyfish crafts and magnetic block building.
- Provide sensory-rich experiences, such as exploring textures and materials related to nature (e.g., painting with natural elements).
- Engage children in early language development through songs like “5 Little Ducks” and activities that introduce counting and rhythm.
- Incorporate concepts of shapes, numbers, and basic math in a playful and interactive manner suitable for infants and toddlers.
- Establish a safe, caring, and nurturing environment that encourages exploration and autonomy for young children.
- Set up engaging room layouts that invite children to interact with various materials and activities, fostering curiosity and engagement.
- Development of Early Learning Programs:
- Fine Motor and Sensory Development:
- Language and Cognitive Growth:
- Creating a Safe, Nurturing Environment:
Education
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education (AECE) Candidate
Victoria University
10.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminology And Psychology
University of Melbourne
12.2021
Skills
- Health and safety
- Curriculum Planning
- Developmental needs
- Classroom Organisation
- Special Needs Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Design (use of Canva/microsoft)
Accomplishments
Led inquiry projects supporting children with additional needs by using their special interests to enhance language development and social interaction. Designed and implemented tailored, play-based experiences that fostered engagement, communication, and confidence, while collaborating with families and educators to ensure consistent support.
Successfully created and implemented inclusive learning environments for children aged 0–5 years, ensuring every child’s individual needs and interests were supported.
Certification
- WWCC Employee Check (Ochre Card)
- HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- Certificate of DoFoodSafely
- Mandatory Reporting of Harm and Exploitation of Children 2025
- SALT LMS training Catholic Education
LANGUAGES
Chinese (Mandarin) Native
English Fluent
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
St Paul’s Catholic Primary School
05.2025 - 07.2025
Student Early Childhood Educator
Nido Early School
07.2024 - 08.2024
Student Early Childhood Educator in Kinder Room
Small Friends Childcare & Education
03.2024 - 09.2024
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education (AECE) Candidate
Victoria University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminology And Psychology
University of Melbourne
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