Melissa Typhis

• Started working as an early childhood teacher in the 2-3 year old room and being an active member with the management team to develop the service and initiate ideas towards supporting the families and connecting with the local community
• 3 months after, the owner and director gave the opportunity to work as the Educational Leader.
• Got the opportunity to work and learn from a mentor who supported this starting journey and got access to professional development.
• As the Educational Leader/early childhood teacher, it gave the opportunity to be working across all age groups within the service
• Collaborate with educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance, support educators to effectively implement the cycle of planning to enhance programs and practices, lead the development and implementation of an effective educational program in the service, ensure children’s learning and development are guided by the learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework other approved learning frameworks.
• Mentored teachers, sharing best practices and providing support
• Developed strong rapport with parents through regular communication, promoting active involvement in their child''s education.
• Implemented effective classroom management techniques, fostering a positive and safe learning environment for all children.
• Designed innovative lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Established a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the classroom through regular reflection on instructional practices and children's developmental outcomes.
• Maintained accurate records of children's progress through diligent documentation practices, ensuring timely communication with families and therapists about achievements or concerns.
• Enhanced children learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
• Supported special education children by implementing individualized accommodations and modifications within the general education setting.
• Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Served as a member of the school improvement team, collaborating with administration and staff to identify areas for growth and implement action plans for improvement.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

• Graduated as an early childhood teacher and worked there for two years provided the opportunity to work across various rooms from 0-5 years old.
• Working as an Educational Leader across the different age groups and acquired the knowledge and experience to implement diverse teaching styles.
• Moreover, the opportunity to design and implement best practices, innovative curriculum featuring high quality age-appropriate experiences for children aged 0-5 years across the various domains.
• Observe, report and assess children’s development and behaviour, develop interactive literacy and numeracy experiences according to children’s interest across all age groups and deliver creative fun learning.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

• Worked for this early childhood recruitment company casually for different services across Sydney CBD, Northern Beaches and Coogee.
• Established relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
• Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual children.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep children engaged.

Graduated with a certificate III & Diploma in Children's Services, an offer from St Thomas Early Learning Centre was presented to work full time. The beginning of employment was to begin as an assistant diploma educator to being a room leader in the next three months and a nominated supervisor.

• Worked with 2-5 years old age groups for two years.
• Undertaking adegree in Early Childhood Education, the conditions of employment altered to working within the service on a casual basis.
• Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.

• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children by maintaining clean facilities, adhering to safety guidelines, and closely monitoring all indoor and outdoor activities.
• Managed daily schedules efficiently while ensuring smooth transitions between structured activities and free playtime for optimal child engagement.
• Facilitated regular parent-educator meetings to discuss individual child progress, address concerns, or answer questions about curriculum content.
• Promoted early literacy by introducing various books, storytelling, and language-focused games in daily routines.
• Monitored each child''s progress through regular observation and assessment tools, identifying areas for improvement or additional support as needed.
• Implemented nutritional meal plans to promote healthy eating habits among children during daily snack times.

• Holding French language certificates, an opportunity came up to work within this French-based educational school in Maroubra
• Acquired experience working with children from 6 to 10 years old
• Employed as a club co-ordinator to provide children after school activities to children based on 'Four Seasons'.
• The ‘Four Seasons Club' had the purpose of including various types of activities from gardening to musical activities, sports to creative arts experiences, from dancing to collect recycling items creating different types of creative constructions following and based on the seasons experienced throughout the year
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Communicated positively with children and guardians.
• Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
• Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
• Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
• Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.