Melinda Williams
WEST LAUNCESTON,Tasmania
Summary
Adept at fostering emotional well-being and academic growth, I leveraged differentiated instruction and play-based learning at Norwood Primary School to inspire curiosity and meet diverse needs. My collaborative efforts and effective parent-teacher communication significantly enhanced classroom environments and student outcomes, establishing a foundation for lifelong learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Norwood Primary School
01.2012 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop inquiry based learning opportunities.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for students with additional needs.
- Promote learning through play and interest based inquiries.
- Develop provocations in the indoor and outdoor learning environments that inspire curiosity.
- Assess and plan for all children based on the EYLF and individual needs.
Kindergarten Teacher
Windermere Primary School
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Helped to establish this new school.
Prep and Kindergarten Teacher
Abbotsfield Primary School
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Early Years Teacher
Babinda Primary School
01.2005 - 04.2008
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established and implemented the schools first year of full time Prep.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education
UTAS
Launceston, TAS1998
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Early Childhood Development
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Play-Based Learning
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Plan for needs and interests
- Effective use of the environment as the third teacher
Additional Information
- Member of 'The Wonder League', through Fairy Dust Teaching. This involves self paced online professional learning in the Early Years, based on the an emergent curriculum and inquiry and interest based pedagogy.
- School based professional learning in the Department focus areas of reading and maths.
-Texts read and regularly referenced when planning;
The power of Inquiry by Kath Murdoch
Bringing Reggio Emilia Home by Louise Boyd Cadwell
Bringing the Reggio Approach to your Early Years Practice by Linda Thornton and Pat Brunton
The Language of Art: Inquiry Based Studio Practices in Early Childhood Settings by Ann Pelo
Working in the Reggio Way by Julianne P. Wurm
Talking and Thinking Floorbooks by Claire Warden
Planning with and for the Children by Claire Warden
From Children's Interests to Children's Thinking: Using a Cycle of Inquiry to Plan Curriculum by Jane Tingle Broderick and Seong Bock Hong
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Norwood Primary School
01.2012 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Windermere Primary School
01.2011 - 12.2011
Prep and Kindergarten Teacher
Abbotsfield Primary School
01.2009 - 12.2010
Early Years Teacher
Babinda Primary School
01.2005 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education
UTAS
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