Leonie Wright
Glenfield,NSW
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
New Era Eraly Education
07.2017 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized 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.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Early Childhood Educator
Ross Curcuit Preschool
Albury, NSW
02.2000 - 07.2015
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
Education
First Aide - First Aide, Cpr
Safety Corp
04.2023
Early Education - Education
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW07.1988
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
Additional Information
I have an interest in volunteering and assisting in the community.
I've been involved in Food Share centres, assisting with teaching English to adults and foster care.
I'm involved with church activities; assisting in creche, providing morning tea, attending bible study group, transporting to and from church.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
New Era Eraly Education
07.2017 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Ross Curcuit Preschool
02.2000 - 07.2015
First Aide - First Aide, Cpr
Safety Corp
Early Education - Education
Macquarie University