Louise Evans
22 Norfolk Lake Albert,NSW
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with a strong background in early childhood education and care settings, as well as schools. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous self-improvement. Skilled in supporting children with developmental delays and disabilities, while collaborating closely with families to ensure positive outcomes for all children under my care. Valuing teamwork, prioritizing effective collaboration to achieve collective success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Kurrajong Therapy Plus
03.2021 - Current
- Supported children and their families with developmental delays and disabilities under DSS and NDIS funding.
- Supported families to access the NDIS.
- Set individual goals with families and planned and implemented individual and group sessions.
- Worked as part of a multi disciplinary team with speech therapists, OT and physiotherapists to support clients.
- Planned and implemented ready for school groups and social learning groups for children with disabilities and developmental delays.
- Supported teachers in schools and education and care settings to implement strategies in school and early education and care settings.
- Supported families to complete relevant paperwork when transitioning to school.
Early Childhood teacher (2-5 years) (Job share position) 2IC and Responsible person in charge (Every Friday)
Ashmont Pre-school Centre
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Adhered to law and regulations while being the responsible person in charge each Friday.
- Assisted with implementing rosters and timetables.
- Organised and ran staff and room meetings.
- Identified students strengths and interests to provide a play based curriculum.
- Established respectful and caring relationships with the children and families at the preschool.
- Supported and worked with a high percentage of additional needs children and vulnerable families.
- Provided well organised and stimulating learning environments both indoors and outdoors
- Adopted the Early years learning framework to guide me in my planning, delivery and record keeping.
- Mentored and worked co-operatively with my colleagues.
- Wrote individual goals and summative assessments based on the children's learning and development
- Kept detailed portfolios on the learning progress on individual children in my class.
- Wrote behaviour plans for individual children.
- Communicated and worked co-operatively with outside agencies (Speech Therapists, KEIS, Occupational Therapist and schools) regarding the progress and development of individual children.
- Attended courses and conferences to update my early childhood knowledge.
Early Childhood Teacher (2-4 Years) (Job Share Position)
Ashmont Pre-school Centre
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Identified students strengths and interests to provide a play based curriculum.
- Established respectful and caring relationships with the children and families at the preschool.
- Provided well organised and stimulating learning environments both indoors and outdoors
- Adopted the Early years learning framework to guide me in my planning, delivery and record keeping.
- Worked co-operatively with my colleagues.
- Assessed and monitored the children's learning.
- Wrote a day book for parents which kept the parents informed of what had happened throughout the day
- Kept detailed portfolios on the learning progress on individual children in my class.
- Liaised with parents on a daily basis
- Prepared for and held parent/teacher interviews.
- Communicated and worked co-operatively with outside agencies (Speech Therapists, KEIS, Occupational Therapist and schools) regarding the progress and development of individual children.
- Attended staff meetings, courses and conferences to update my early childhood knowledge
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and strategies for supporting learning at home.
3 Days a Week (Director Release) Regular Casual Work
Campus Preschool
02.2011 - 12.2012
Preschool Teacher (3-5 Years) Job Share Position
Concord Kindergarten
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Identified students strengths and interests to provide a play based curriculum.
- Established respectful and caring relationships with the children and families at the preschool.
- Provided well organised and stimulating learning environments both indoors and outdoors
- Adopted the Early years learning framework to guide me in my planning, delivery and record keeping.
- Worked co-operatively with my colleagues.
- Assessed and monitored the children's learning.
- Wrote a day book for parents which kept the parents informed of what had happened throughout the day.
- Kept a detailed reflective journal which evaluated the day.
- Kept detailed journals on the learning progress on every individual child in my class.
- Designed special programs for children with learning difficulties and other needs.
- Liaised with parents on a daily basis.
- Organised and delivered parent information evenings.
- Prepared for and held parent/teacher interviews.
- Organised orientation sessions for new students and their families.
- Communicated and worked co-operatively with outside agencies (Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapist and schools) regarding the progress and development of individual children.
- Attended staff meetings, courses and conferences to update my early childhood knowledge.
Kindergarten Teacher (4-6 Years)
Newington College, Wyvern House
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Planned, implemented and evaluated a range of activities and learning experiences for Kindergarten children based on the NSW teaching syllabus.
- Ensured lessons were differentiated to meet the individual needs of children.
- Designed special programs for children with learning difficulties and other special needs. Such as tailoring programs for children with ADHD and Autism.
- Made sure that the learning environment was well organised and stimulating.
- Liaised with parents on a daily basis.
- Organised and delivered parent information evenings.
- Prepared for and held parent/teacher interviews.
- Organised orientation sessions for new students and their families.
- Devised and wrote weekly newsletters to ensure clear communication with parents.
- Communicated and worked co-operatively with outside agencies (Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapist and school counsellors) regarding the progress and development of individual children.
- Attended meetings, conferences and training courses to update early childhood knowledge.
- Ensured that computer technology was integrated in the classroom and used during learning experiences.
- Planned and worked collaboratively with my grade partner.
- Organised and prepared concerts for Christmas and special occasions.
- Arranged rosters for parent and volunteers.
- Arranged and organised school excursions and completed risk assessments for excursions.
- Coached rugby, tennis, cricket and soccer teams on Saturday mornings.
- 2007- Maternity leave
Casual Teaching
Various primary schools, Preschools and childcare centres throughout Sydney
07.2002 - 12.2002
Reception Class Teacher (4-5 Years)
Holy Cross RC Primary School
01.2001 - 07.2002
Authorised Supervisor (3-5 Years)
Mosman Kinderland Educational Pre-school
08.1999 - 12.2000
Pre School Teacher (3-4 Years)
Holy Cross RC Primary School
03.1997 - 07.1999
Early Childhood Teacher (3 Years)
Colonial Preschool Kindergarten
11.1995 - 09.1996
Education
Bachelor of Education - Fourth Year Upgrade, Primary
Australian Catholic University
Canberra, ACT03.2021
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Riverina Community College
Wagga Wagga, NSW01.2015
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW11.2005
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Building professional connections
- Experience with developmental delays
- Facilitating family support
- Familiarity with NDIS application process
- Time management
Certification
- CHCPRT001 -Identify and respond to children at risk – Course completed 2015-10-24
- Child protection Refresher Training March 2017
- HLTAID003 –Provide First Aid (expires 2022-05-31)
- 22300VIC- Course in first aid management of Anaphylaxis (Expires 2020-02-25)
- 22282VIC- Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace (Expires 2020-02-25)
Training
- KU Inclusion Forum – September 2017
- Building Bridges Early Years Conference – May 2017
- Pyramid Training – February to April 2016
- Attachment and Play workshop – August 2016
- Back to Basics documentation workshop – April 2016
- Maggie Dent – The importance of calmness, silence and stillness in children.
- Maggie Dent –Boys, boys boys.
- Munch and Move
- Being belonging and becoming. Early years Learning Framework. (2010)
- Quality Framework information session
- Bilingualism and language learning in Early Childhood
- Multicultural Music
- Science in the early years
- Preschool/school visit Wooranna Park, Victoria –Reggio Emilia
- Landscapes of listening conference –Reggio Emilia
Timeline
Educator
Kurrajong Therapy Plus
03.2021 - Current
Early Childhood teacher (2-5 years) (Job share position) 2IC and Responsible person in charge (Every Friday)
Ashmont Pre-school Centre
05.2015 - 06.2018
Early Childhood Teacher (2-4 Years) (Job Share Position)
Ashmont Pre-school Centre
01.2012 - 12.2014
3 Days a Week (Director Release) Regular Casual Work
Campus Preschool
02.2011 - 12.2012
Preschool Teacher (3-5 Years) Job Share Position
Concord Kindergarten
01.2008 - 12.2010
Kindergarten Teacher (4-6 Years)
Newington College, Wyvern House
01.2003 - 01.2006
Casual Teaching
Various primary schools, Preschools and childcare centres throughout Sydney
07.2002 - 12.2002
Reception Class Teacher (4-5 Years)
Holy Cross RC Primary School
01.2001 - 07.2002
Authorised Supervisor (3-5 Years)
Mosman Kinderland Educational Pre-school
08.1999 - 12.2000
Pre School Teacher (3-4 Years)
Holy Cross RC Primary School
03.1997 - 07.1999
Early Childhood Teacher (3 Years)
Colonial Preschool Kindergarten
11.1995 - 09.1996
Bachelor of Education - Fourth Year Upgrade, Primary
Australian Catholic University
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Riverina Community College
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood
Charles Sturt University
Similar Profiles
Bronte KosterBronte Koster
Speech Pathologist (Grade 2) at Kurrajong Therapy PlusSpeech Pathologist (Grade 2) at Kurrajong Therapy Plus
Micah YamuMicah Yamu
Minipan Operator at Kurrajong KitchenMinipan Operator at Kurrajong Kitchen
Riley ParryRiley Parry
Service Attendant Petrol Station at Kurrajong BP Petrol StationService Attendant Petrol Station at Kurrajong BP Petrol Station
Maryanne PeacockMaryanne Peacock
Office Administrative Assistant and Claims Handler at Peacock InsuranceOffice Administrative Assistant and Claims Handler at Peacock Insurance
Felix MachiridzaFelix Machiridza
General Manager of the Family Services Unit at Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed)General Manager of the Family Services Unit at Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed)