Mai Linh Brasier
Preston,Australia
Summary
Motivated Early Childhood Teacher with 24 years’ experience supporting, encouraging and guiding children's developmental and educational needs through play-based learning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Derby Meadows Preschool/Early Childhood Management Services
Epping, VIC
10.2002 - Current
- Make anecdotal and visual observations, plan age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for 3-5 year old children.
- Planned learning experiences to support the children's current skills and abilities, as well extend, where appropriate.
- Daily discussions with the children's families regarding their progress, potential concerns, and where necessary, conversations about seeking support from allied health services.
- Daily reflections with the educator about the implementation of the program and how these impact on the dynamics of the group and the children as individuals.
- Communicating with families regarding the children's progress, upcoming family days at the centre, daily/weekly reflections of the program, and responding to families' questions and concerns regarding their child or aspects of the program.
- Daily-Weekly discussions with the Nominated Supervisor/Educational Leader regarding program ideas, potential strategies for behaviour management of children, upcoming family and community events and celebrations.
- Accessing a variety of professional training to support the ongoing wellbeing of the children.
- Completing Transition and Development Learning Statements for children going to school the following year.
- Completing Preschool Field Officer Referrals, Kindergarten Inclusion Support applications, Second Year of Funded Kindergarten Applications, Vineland assessments and NDIS applications.
- Attending Annual Conferences run by the management body.
- Mentoring year 10 high school students and university students during their student placements.
Early Childhood Teacher
Kyellen Total Family Childcare Centre
Kealba, Victoria
01.2000 - 09.2002
- Made anecdotal observations, planned age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for 3-5 year old children.
- Planned learning experiences to support the children's current skills and abilities, as well extend, where appropriate.
- Daily discussions with the children's families regarding their progress, and potential concerns..
- Daily reflections with the educator about the implementation of the program and how these impact on the dynamics of the group and the children as individuals.
- Weekly discussions with the Centre's Director regarding program ideas, potential strategies on behaviour management for children.
- Accessing professional training to support the ongoing wellbeing of the children.
- Completing end of year progress reports for families.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Bundoora, Victoria, Australia12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Vietnamese and Sociology
Swingburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSkills
- Building positive relationships with children to gain awareness and understanding of their individual needs, skills and abilities
- Approaching and engaging parents in conversations that are sensitive, and often difficult, in nature, regarding their children
- Offering ongoing support to my colleagues whenever a challenging situation arises
- Building a positive rapport with families to gain better insight into the child as a whole person and to have ongoing conversations about ways to support their child
- Being receptive and proactive when receiving constructive feedback from my colleagues regarding the strategies or implementation of managing certain scenarios with the children
- Encouraging positive relationships within the staff team
Referees
- Toni, Quick, Nominated Supervisor, Educational Leader, Early Childhood Teacher, 0410 452 079, Derby Meadows Preschool
- Katie Berryman, Practice Coach, 0412 208 824, Early Childhood Management Services
- Amy Pepyat, Parent of twin boys in 3 and 4 year old Kinder, 0434 528 641, Jacaranda Preschool
- Neeraj Dhiman, Parent of a child in 3 and 4 year old kinder, 0414 101 328
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Derby Meadows Preschool/Early Childhood Management Services
10.2002 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Kyellen Total Family Childcare Centre
01.2000 - 09.2002
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Vietnamese and Sociology
Swingburne University of Technology