Melinda Bolton
Orange,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Educator from The Willows Early Learning Centre, adept in curriculum planning aligned with the EYLF and fostering inclusive, play-based learning environments. Demonstrated success in enhancing children's developmental milestones through collaborative and effective communication with parents and colleagues. Proven track record in leading and mentoring teams to achieve educational excellence. Proactive and nurturing worker with 10 plus years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
The Willows Early Learning Centre
02.2018 - Current
- Mentor and lead educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches that nurture and respond to children's individual needs.
- Maintain and foster positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Incorporate play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivate a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fosters respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among children and colleagues.
- Observe children to identify individuals in need of additional support and develop required strategies to implement.
- Implement developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating a positive, and safe environments.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Maintain ongoing communication with parents in regard to children's developmental milestones.
- Contribute and attend monthly staff meetings, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
Early Childhood Educator
Mel's Family Daycare
04.2014 - 01.2018
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive realationships and support through seeking regular feedback and parent input.
- Openly communicate with prents on a regualr basis discussing children's progress and address any concerns.
- Provided one-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe environments.
- Maintain positive relationships with families at all times including maintaining confidentially.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
- Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
- Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary) -
Swinburne Online
02.2026
Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE NSW
Orange, NSW2019
Skills
- Curriculum Planning aligning with the EYLF
- Strong Work Ethic, Reliable and Organized
- Play-Based Learning
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Certification
- Working With Children Check
- First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
- Identify & respond to young children at risk
- Inclusion Support
- Swinburne student mentor program (Volunteer)
References
References available on request
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
The Willows Early Learning Centre
02.2018 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Mel's Family Daycare
04.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary) -
Swinburne Online
Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE NSW
- Working With Children Check
- First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
- Identify & respond to young children at risk
- Inclusion Support
- Swinburne student mentor program (Volunteer)
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