Martha Jung
Teacher
Dundas,Australia
Summary
NESA Certified Early Childhood Teacher specialising in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), dedicated to fostering children’s development through responsive, evidence-based practice. Recently completed Advanced ESDM training and committed to building a career supporting children with special needs using this developmental framework. Passionate about creating nurturing and inclusive environments, and skilled in developing strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and the community. Friendly, supportive, and motivated, with a strong desire to promote each child’s potential while progressing toward Certified ESDM Therapist accreditation and contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the organisation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
EDUCATOR / ESDM STUDENT (PRACTICE)
KU Phoenix Preschool
07.2024 - Current
- Currently employed as an educator while completing Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) training and practice.
• Apply ESDM principles in daily routines and play-based sessions to support children’s social communication, imitation, and cognitive development.
• Collaborate with teaching teams to integrate individualized, developmentally appropriate goals aligned with ESDM, EYLF, and KU philosophy.
• Observe and document children’s progress using ESDM-based observation methods to inform planning and reflection. - Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring accurate feedback and support.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, supporting their academic growth.
Casual Early Childhood Teacher
Anzuk Education
03.2022 - Current
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities to enhance children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Observed children to record development.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional ,and social well-being.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted instruction and one-on-one tutoring.
Casual Early Childhood Teacher
KU Children's Services
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning through stimulating materials and resources.
- Supported team members in creating meaningful curriculum for each age group.
- Assisted with daily planning sessions to review goals set forth by administration.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
Early Childhood Teacher
Montessori Academy
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborate with staff to ensure that the program is continually improving and support colleagues to ensure smooth running centre
- Ensure all children's developmental needs and family's interests are met and respected
- Contribute to developmentally appropriate programs, which meet the social, physical, emotional and intellectual needs of individuals and groups of children
- Fostering inclusive learning environment and empowering children to think critically and to feel positive themselves
- Handle general enquires from the parents and prepared official correspondence in a timely manner
- Prepare craft materials and encourage children in activities to promote physical, social and emotional development and ensure that equipment is maintained to an optimal level of safety.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning through stimulating materials and resources.
Early Childhood Educator
Pulse Child Care Crew
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Share in maintenance of the centre and the general cleaning ensuring that the environment is safe and hygienic as well as aesthetically pleasing
- Contribute toward a safe, hygienic, supportive, stimulating and educational environment and make sure supplies are prepared for scheduled activities
- Assist the head of agency to comply with child protection in the workplace and work in a professional manner.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
Education
ESDM - Early Start Denver Model/ Advanced Certification
University of California, Davis
10.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education -
University Of New England
Parramatta, NSW08.2020
Master of Applied Finance -
Macquarie University
Sydney04.2009
Skills
- Provisional Accreditation of Early Childhood Teacher from The NSW Education Standards Authority
- Excellent Computer skills - MICROSOFT CORPORATION: Microsoft Office Specialist in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Health Certificates - HLTAID 004 : Health Training Package
- Certificate Four in Training and Assessment
- Diploma of Financial Services/ RG 146
Certification
Early Start Denver Model- ESDM Advanced Training Certification
Timeline
EDUCATOR / ESDM STUDENT (PRACTICE)
KU Phoenix Preschool
07.2024 - Current
Casual Early Childhood Teacher
KU Children's Services
03.2024 - 06.2024
ESDM - Early Start Denver Model/ Advanced Certification
University of California, Davis
10.2023 - 09.2024
Casual Early Childhood Teacher
Anzuk Education
03.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Montessori Academy
03.2021 - 09.2022
Early Childhood Educator
Pulse Child Care Crew
02.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education -
University Of New England
Master of Applied Finance -
Macquarie University