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Lea Maryanne Lester

Waramanga,ACT

Summary

Experienced and Passionate Early Childhood Teacher who is looking to return to EC after a few years teaching in Years One and Two. Familiar with teaching in an Anglican School with religion being foundation of the school.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Early Childhood Teacher

Radford College
04.2023 - Current

Year Two Teacher

Burgmann Anglican School
01.2020 - 04.2023
  • Plan and implement quality program for up to 28 children in conjunction with Year Two team
  • Work collaboratively with Teacher Assistants, Teachers, Specialist Teachers, Management
  • Learning Development Team
  • Observe, assess and report children’s development and behaviour including writing reports
  • Plan and implement differentiated activities and programs with respect to individual needs
  • Liaising with related professionals – Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists
  • Psychologists.

Year One Teacher

Canberra Grammar School
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Early Childhood Teacher

Canberra Grammar School Early Learning Centre,
02.2012 - 01.2018
  • Plan and implement quality play based program for up to 25 children incorporating EYLF and inspired by Reggio Emilia approach.
  • PYP and school based programs including Bounce Back, THRASS and Natural Maths
  • Work collaboratively with Teacher Assistants, Teachers, Specialist Teachers, Management
  • Learning Development Team and CGS Care
  • Observe, assess and report children’s development and behaviour including writing reports
  • Establish rapport with children and families
  • Plan and implement differentiated activities and programs with respect to individual needs
  • Liaising with related professionals – Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists ,Psychologists.

Kindergarten Teacher

Canberra Grammar School
08.2011 - 12.2011

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Canberra Grammar School
10.2010 - 08.2011

Relief Teaching

01.2008 - 01.2010

Early Childhood Teacher

Woollahra Municipal Preschool
01.1991 - 01.1999

Education

Diploma of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

Sydney College of Advanced Education

Bachelor of Education - Childhood

Macquarie University
1995

Additional Information

WWVP Expiry January 2027


TQI number 001494

Expiry March 2024

References

References:


Louise Nancarrow,

Acting Associate Director of Students

Canberra Grammar School ELC

louise.nancarrow@cgs.act,edu,au

Ph; 0402 202 729


Allison Pegus

Former Deputy Principal K-2

Burgmann Anglican School

Gungahlin ACT 2912

Ph; 0409 744 983

Timeline

Casual Early Childhood Teacher

Radford College
04.2023 - Current

Year Two Teacher

Burgmann Anglican School
01.2020 - 04.2023

Year One Teacher

Canberra Grammar School
01.2019 - 12.2019

Early Childhood Teacher

Canberra Grammar School Early Learning Centre,
02.2012 - 01.2018

Kindergarten Teacher

Canberra Grammar School
08.2011 - 12.2011

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Canberra Grammar School
10.2010 - 08.2011

Relief Teaching

01.2008 - 01.2010

Early Childhood Teacher

Woollahra Municipal Preschool
01.1991 - 01.1999

Diploma of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

Sydney College of Advanced Education

Bachelor of Education - Childhood

Macquarie University

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