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Manjinder Kaur

Ellenbrook

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher with experience across babies, toddlers, and kindergarten rooms, including long day care, sessional kindergarten, and OSHC settings. Completed multiple placements and worked under diverse teaching philosophies such as Reggio Emilia, Montessori, child-led, and intentional teaching, supporting children’s holistic development. Skilled in EYLF-aligned program planning, observations, behaviour guidance, and family engagement, with a commitment to creating inclusive, safe, and culturally respectful learning environments, including incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. Known for flexibility, professionalism, and fostering curiosity, independence, and social-emotional growth in children.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Counselor

Bajwa Immigration Consultants
Melbourne
11.2024 - Current
  • Guided clients through educational pathways and immigration options.
  • Provided personalized counseling sessions to address client needs and concerns.
  • Built rapport with clients to foster trust and effective communication.
  • Assisted students in developing postsecondary education plans by providing information on college admissions requirements, financial aid options, and scholarship opportunities.

Educator

Z Staffing
Melbourne
10.2023 - 10.2024

Long Day Care | Sessional Kindergarten | OSHC |

  • Worked across different early learning centres, gaining practical experience in babies, toddlers, and kindergarten rooms under a wide range of ECTs, Room Leaders, and teaching teams.
  • Adapted quickly to varied teaching philosophies, including Reggio Emilia, Montessori, child-led learning and intentional teaching.
  • Delivered high-quality supervision and engaged children in safe, meaningful, developmentally appropriate experiences in indoor and outdoor settings.
  • Provided nurturing care routines including nappy changing, toileting, feeding, rest/sleep routines, and transitions.
  • Built strong relationships with children and families through warm engagement, communication, and respect for individual needs and cultural backgrounds.
  • Followed all centre policies including active supervision, health & safety, safe sleep, infection control, food safety, and behaviour guidance.
  • Supported children’s wellbeing, emotional regulation, and social skills through positive guidance and co-regulation strategies.
  • Worked collaboratively with diverse teaching teams, demonstrating reliability, flexibility, and strong professional conduct in each centre.
  • Actively contributed to children’s learning journeys across Babies, Toddlers, and Kindergarten rooms, supporting belonging, independence, creativity, and problem-solving.
  • Gained experience in OSHC environments, supporting school-aged children with homework, activities, sports, and wellbeing routines before/after school.
  • Assisted in Sessional Kindergarten programs, supporting the ECT with group mat-times, transitions, school-readiness activities, and community-based learning.
  • Responded confidently to room changes, last-minute shifts, and different teaching expectations across a wide variety of services.

Early Childhood Teacher Internship (3-5 yrs)

Cradles to Crayons Learning Centre
St Albans
03.2024 - 05.2024

  • Supported the kindergarten program for children aged 3–5 years, aligning all learning experiences with the EYLF and VEYLDF outcomes.
  • Assisted the ECT/Room Leader in delivering intentional teaching, group times, early literacy, early numeracy, and inquiry-based learning experiences.
  • Planned and implemented play-based, child-led activities using Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and socio-cultural learning theories.
  • Completed observations, learning stories, formative assessments, and contributed to the planning cycle for individual and group learning goals.
  • Supported children’s self-help skills, social-emotional development, problem-solving, communication, and school-readiness skills.
  • Facilitated group mat sessions, story time, music & movement, outdoor learning, and small-group intentional teaching experiences.
  • Maintained high standards in behaviour guidance, using positive reinforcement, co-regulation, and conflict-resolution strategies.
  • Ensured children’s safety by following NQS, centre policies, active supervision, and health & safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with educators to create engaging learning environments, including provocations, STEM setups, art spaces, and outdoor play invitations.

Early Childhood Trainee (Birth - 02 yrs.)

Cradles to Crayons Learning Centre
St Albans
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Supported babies aged 0–2 years through responsive caregiving, secure attachments, and nurturing daily routines.
  • Planned and facilitated age-appropriate sensory, physical, and early language experiences aligned with the EYLF.
  • Completed observations, learning stories, jottings, and analysis, contributing to the planning cycle.
  • Maintained safe sleep practices (Red Nose), hygiene routines, nappy changing, and high standards of supervision.
  • Built strong, positive relationships with families through daily communication and consistent updates.

Early Childhood Trainee (3-5 Yrs)

Cradles to Crayons Learning Centre
St Albans
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted the ECT with group times, intentional teaching, early literacy, early numeracy, and inquiry-based learning experiences.
  • Conducted observations, jottings, and documentation, contributing to individuals.
  • Facilitated small-group experiences including creative arts, music & movement, and outdoor learning.
  • Followed centre procedures for behaviour guidance, active supervision, and health & safety in line with NQS.
  • Assisted educators with room setup, provocations, and preparation of learning materials.
  • Communicated respectfully with families and educators to support positive relationships and continuity of learning.
  • Included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives during placement by starting group times with an Acknowledgement of Country and supporting Harmony Week / Reconciliation activities related to culture, art, and community.

Education Counselor

Bajwa Immigration Consultants
Melbourne
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Provided personalized counseling sessions to address client needs and concerns.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of regulations related to education and immigration.
  • Collaborated with educational institutions to streamline admissions for clients.
  • Developed informative resources to support client decision-making processes.

High School Teacher

Public school
Patran
08.2014 - 12.2020
  • Assessed student performance using various evaluation methods and tools.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with other teachers, support staff, administrators, and parents in order to ensure successful outcomes for students.
  • Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other required information in an organized manner.

Education

VIT - Provisional Early Childhood Teacher

Vit Registration

Graduate Diploma - Management

National Training College of Australia
Melbourne, Vic

Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood

Victoria University
Melbourne, Victoria

Bachelor of Medical -

Mata Gujri College
India

Skills

  • EYLF & NQS-aligned curriculum and planning
  • Play-based, child-led, intentional teaching approaches
  • Observations, learning stories, documentation, and planning
  • Behaviour guidance, co-regulation, and positive supervision
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and Harmony Week activities
  • OSHC and Sessional Kindergarten program support
  • Health, safety, and emergency procedures (CPR, First Aid)
  • Communication with children, families, and colleagues
  • Play-based learning

Certificates

  • TRBWA Registration from Dec 2025
  • VIT Registration from Oct 2023
  • Protecting Children- Mandatory Reporting and other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector
  • Valid WWCC
  • Do Food Safety Certificate
  • First Aid
  • Poshan Abhiyan, ICMR National Institute of Nutrition- 2021

Timeline

Education Counselor

Bajwa Immigration Consultants
11.2024 - Current

Early Childhood Teacher Internship (3-5 yrs)

Cradles to Crayons Learning Centre
03.2024 - 05.2024

Educator

Z Staffing
10.2023 - 10.2024

Early Childhood Trainee (Birth - 02 yrs.)

Cradles to Crayons Learning Centre
10.2023 - 11.2023

Early Childhood Trainee (3-5 Yrs)

Cradles to Crayons Learning Centre
09.2023 - 09.2023

Education Counselor

Bajwa Immigration Consultants
03.2022 - 08.2023

High School Teacher

Public school
08.2014 - 12.2020

VIT - Provisional Early Childhood Teacher

Vit Registration

Graduate Diploma - Management

National Training College of Australia

Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood

Victoria University

Bachelor of Medical -

Mata Gujri College
Manjinder Kaur