Leonie Aust
Seaford,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Seaford House, excelling in student engagement and curriculum development. Skilled in fostering collaborative learning environments and implementing innovative teaching strategies, I enhance literacy development and build strong relationships with families, ensuring every child's unique needs are met for optimal growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Diploma Room Lead Educator
Seaford House
07.2021 - 07.2026
- Built strong relationships of trust with all the children in my care. I have developed a strong circle of security through genuine passion, inclusion, understanding and consistency.
- Developed engaging open ended experiences, based on individual interests. Using both child-led and intentional learning in my practice.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve Toddler room dynamics and children’s overall wellbeing.
- Evaluated educational programs, ensuring compliance with EYLF curriculum standards and best practices.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed activities to enhance skills for individual students.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education Volunteer
Biala Mornington
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted educators in developing engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Coordinated educational activities and events, fostering collaboration among volunteers and staff.
- Supported classroom management by implementing behavior strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Created educational materials that aligned with curriculum standards, promoting effective teaching practices.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education Assistant (volunteer)
Seaford Primary
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Supported classroom activities by preparing materials and assisting with lesson implementation.
- Facilitated small group instruction, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Adapted educational resources to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Maintained organized classroom environment, promoting effective learning atmosphere.
- Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library, and playground.
- Facilitated small group instruction within an inclusive classroom setting, ensuring each learner received personalized attention and support as needed.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and group assignments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Early Childhood Special Needs Educator
Elonera Sessional Kindergarten
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed individualized education plans for children with diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated engaging, inclusive activities to promote social skills and emotional development.
- Collaborated with families and specialists to create supportive learning environments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom dynamics and student engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and regularly updated IEPs based on observed growth and changes in need.
- Assisted with the integration of assistive technology tools to enhance learning opportunities for students with disabilities.
- Coordinated with other professionals such as occupational therapists, speech therapists, and school psychologists to provide comprehensive support for students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, enabling them to thrive in group activities and achieve personal milestones.
Education
Education Support Cert 1V -
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VICDiploma of Early Childhood Education And Care -
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC11.2022
Skills
Collaborative learning
Educational leadership
Literacy development
Special education
Student engagement
Teaching methodologies
Child development
Problem-solving
Relationship building
Curriculum development
Teaching strategies
Parent-teacher communication
Conflict resolution
Parent interaction
Lesson planning
Timeline
Diploma Room Lead Educator
Seaford House
07.2021 - 07.2026
Education Volunteer
Biala Mornington
12.2020 - 12.2021
Early Childhood Special Needs Educator
Elonera Sessional Kindergarten
01.2020 - 12.2020
Education Assistant (volunteer)
Seaford Primary
01.2019 - 10.2021
Education Support Cert 1V -
Chisholm Institute
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care -
Chisholm Institute