Mengqi Shao
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
A Master-qualified early childhood teacher who is passionate about teaching and nurturing children. Skilled in adapting to children's diverse learning styles and accustomed to working in a multicultural environment that emphasises inclusion. Exceptional ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with families, staff and administration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher and Team Leader
Aurora Early Education Rowville (Exceeding service)
Melbourne
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Developed and helped implement a high quality educational program in collaboration with the Leadership team.
- Continually reflected and implemented strategies to improve the educational program.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Identified how to intentionally teach across the whole day and how to transform routine experiences into valuable learning.
- Established 'real' connections with families and building solid, trusting relationships.
- Initiated Innovations and new ideas and successful implementation of special projects- such as Excursions, Incursions, Cultural Events etc.
- Mentored educators by leading quality practices by providing information on pedagogical practice and theories of learning and ensuring consistency.
- Utilized effective communication strategies with both staff members and families regarding individual student needs or concerns.
Early Childhood Teacher
Guardian Early Learning Centre
Melbourne
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Engaged in reflective discussions with educators and management to improve the quality of daily routine and the dynamic of the room.
- Applied a range of strategies to support children who have additional needs to be comfortable and confident in the learning environment.
- Provided effective strategies to support children's transition and emotional wellbeing, such as visual cues and positive feedback after the transition.
- Led and mentored educators to deliver an effective ongoing cycle of planning, development, and evaluation for each child
- Fostered and role modeled strong professional relationships amongst educators and families.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Early Childhood Educator
Kanooka Childcare Centre
Melbourne
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Supported children with additional needs with effective strategies such as visual aids and sensory box.
- Managed challenging behaviors with positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted in the development, implementation, and evaluation of kindergarten programs whilst documenting each child's learning.
- Demonstrated great interpersonal skills and communications by working in collaboration with families and staff.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Education
Master of Teaching in Early Years - Early Childhood Education
Deakin University
11-2020
Bachelor in Arts Management -
Indiana University At Bloomington
Indiana, United States05-2017
Skills
- Current Victorian Working With Children Check
- Current CPR and First Aids certificate
- Mandatory Reporting Protecting Children Training
- Full VIT Registration
- Mentoring Pre-service teachers
References
- Michelle Pereira, Aurora Early Education, 0423529449
- Indika Rajapakse, Aurora Early Education, 0432091607
Hobbies and Interests
- Gardening
- Swimming
- Pilates
- Hiking
Languages
Mandarin
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher and Team Leader
Aurora Early Education Rowville (Exceeding service)
09.2021 - 02.2024
Early Childhood Teacher
Guardian Early Learning Centre
01.2021 - 06.2021
Early Childhood Educator
Kanooka Childcare Centre
11.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Teaching in Early Years - Early Childhood Education
Deakin University
Bachelor in Arts Management -
Indiana University At Bloomington
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