Leila Soltan
Summary
I am a highly motivated graduate teacher seeking a full-time classroom position with primary aged students. I have strong classroom management, organisational and communication skills and am eager to work with my colleagues to support all students with their learning and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Only About Children
11.2022 - Current
- Running a government-funded combined three and four year old kindergarten program;
- Planning and implementing a play-based cross-curriculum based on the interests of children;
- Creating trusting and respectful relationships with families and carers;
- Undertaking leadership duties as part of the Senior Leadership Team;
- Networking and building partnerships with the local community.
Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Worked with other educators to provide quality care and learning for children;
- Built relationships with families and carers based on trust and open communication;
- Documented children's learning and development.
Volunteer Tutor
Volunteer Refugee Tutoring And Community Support
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Conducted weekly visits to the family to assist with language skills;
- Supported the children with their school work;
- Directed the family to services and programs that enabled them to settle into Brisbane;
- Regularly reported back to head office with their progress.
Interviewer
United Voice Queensland Branch
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Interviewed people living in certain electorates and asked for their support;
- Communicated with clients and invited them to events.
Education
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood and Primary
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC2022
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care -
The Australian College of Teacher Aides And Childcare
2020
Diploma of Legal Services -
College For Law, Education And Training
2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, QLD2018
Bachelor of Languages -
University of Lausanne
2015
Teaching Practicum
Wyndham Vale Primary School
23 days: August – October 2022
Year 4 Classroom
Featherbrook College
17 days: May – June 2022
Foundation Classroom
University Involvement
Committee Member: 2021 – 2022
University of Melbourne Graduate Student Advisory Committee
Achievements:
· Acted as a representative for my early childhood and primary cohort. I would relay any concerns from my cohort to senior academic staff within the faculty and advocate for change.
Education Officer: 2015 - 2016
University of Queensland United Nations Student Association
Achievements:
· Organised and managed educational events such as panels and documentary screenings.
Secretary: 2015 - 2017
President: 2014 - 2014
University of Queensland Turkic Union
Achievements:
· Formed a university club that brought together people of Turkic heritage. Organised and managed a wide variety of events and networked with other university clubs.
References
Kylie Horton Fiona Rideg
Director Senior educator
Goodstart Early Learning Goodstart Early Learning
0432 063 108 0413 007 195
Jodi Cook
Educator
Only About Children
0434 210 237
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Only About Children
11.2022 - Current
Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
02.2019 - 11.2022
Interviewer
United Voice Queensland Branch
05.2016 - 07.2016
Volunteer Tutor
Volunteer Refugee Tutoring And Community Support
03.2016 - 12.2020
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood and Primary
University of Melbourne
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care -
The Australian College of Teacher Aides And Childcare
Diploma of Legal Services -
College For Law, Education And Training
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Languages -
University of Lausanne
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