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Michelle King

Melbourne,Victoria

Summary

With a robust background in early childhood, I excel in leadership and collaboration, significantly enhancing pedagogical practices and educational outcomes. My expertise in capacity building and inquiry-driven reflection has led to transformative educational changes, showcasing my ability to inspire and motivate teams towards excellence in diverse learning environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

SRF Pedagogical Coach

YMCA Ballarat
Rowville, Vic
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided 1:1 coaching sessions with Educational Leaders across 22 Kindergartens in Metro East & North to improve aspects of their programming & practice, particularly focused on school readiness funding priority areas that were identified as a goal for their service.
  • Delivered coaching sessions emphasising cultural inclusion and strategies to embed Indigenous perspectives into educational programs.
  • Guided educators in implementing nature-based learning approaches, including the development of bush kinder programs.
  • Collaborated with educational leaders on the Service's Inquiry Project to facilitate reflective practice and critical reflection, driving educational change.
  • Facilitate coaching sessions that raise awareness and support individuals in identifying their goals, articulating their current reality, exploring options for development, taking action, and forming habits.
  • Developed active listening and skillful questioning techniques to foster critical thinking and engagement.
  • Collaborated with VAEAI to design and implement the professional development session: 'What are Koorie perspectives?'.
  • Collaborated in planning termly 2-hour Educational Leader sessions with Catharine Hydon.

ECT/Nominated Supervisor/Educational Leader

YMCA Ballarat
Wheelers Hill, Vic
01.2013 - Current
  • Led the development, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality, child-centered curricula aligned with the EYLF and other current pedagogical frameworks.
  • Encouraged a culture of reflective practice, leading to continuous improvement in quality education.
  • Inspired fellow educators to excel in providing learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Lead the team to critically reflect on children's learning and development, both as individuals and in groups, to drive program planning and implementation.
  • Created and maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment for all children, and their families.
  • Implement a wide range of teaching and behaviour strategies to meet the diverse needs of children.

Kindergarten Teacher (CRT)

McAurther Management Services & bestchance
Melbourne, Vic
12.2009 - 12.2012
  • Delivered developmentally appropriate educational programs for children across Kindergartens, Pre-Schools, and Early Learning Centres, ensuring continuity and quality during teacher absences.
  • Additional Teacher, funded by SRF, to support access and inclusion for children who have a high complexity of needs, improving learning and development outcomes.

Kindergarten Teacher

MLC Kindle (ELC)
Kew, Victoria
04.2010 - 12.2010
  • Developed and implemented a developmentally appropriate co-educational program for full-time kindergarten children during the school holiday period while the permanent Teacher was on leave.
  • Developed self-confident, independent, and inquisitive learners that are guided by the educational project of Reggio Emilia.
  • Ensured continuity in the program that is based on learning through play and inquiry, which covers literacy and numeracy, technology, the arts, music, Japanese, gymnastics, and library experiences.

Primary School Teacher

Paddington Green Primary School
Paddington Green, London
09.2007 - 11.2009
  • Reception Teacher at Inner School in London, UK.
  • Designed a relevant and inspiring curriculum that develops students’ skills and knowledge and fosters a strong understanding of equality and diversity.
  • Teaching reading and writing through a systematic synthetic phonics approach - Jolly Phonics.
  • Implemented language development strategies to supports the large number of children starting school with a limited knowledge of English.
  • Many students arrive well below national expectations for their age and a high proportion come from disadvantaged backgrounds and with complex needs. With a focus on Personal, Social, and Emotional Development, and Communication and Language in the curriculum, teaching them how to listen, speak, and meet the high expectations for behaviour through working collaboratively and being kind.
  • Delivered a holistic curriculum which maximises opportunities for meaningful cross-curricular links and learning experiences as well as promoting the unique child by offering extended periods of play and sustained thinking following children’s interests and ideas.

Recruitment Specialist

Vibe Teacher Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
11.2006 - 09.2007
  • Liaised with new and existing client schools, developing a deep understanding of their unique needs and effectively communicating this information to the team.
  • Matched qualified teaching candidates to open positions by identifying vacancies and conducting thorough vetting processes.
  • Screened and interviewed prospective teachers to align their qualifications with identified job openings.
  • Organised training and induction sessions for new teachers to familiarise them with the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage profile.
  • Supported schools in navigating OFSTED requirements to ensure compliance and readiness.
  • Attended industry events and conferences to network with potential hires.
  • Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies -

The University of Melbourne
Melbourne
12-2002

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Capacity building
  • Inspiring, motivating, affirming, challenging, and extending practice and pedagogy
  • Collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Strength-based
  • Inquiry and reflection

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SRF Pedagogical Coach

YMCA Ballarat
02.2024 - Current

ECT/Nominated Supervisor/Educational Leader

YMCA Ballarat
01.2013 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

MLC Kindle (ELC)
04.2010 - 12.2010

Kindergarten Teacher (CRT)

McAurther Management Services & bestchance
12.2009 - 12.2012

Primary School Teacher

Paddington Green Primary School
09.2007 - 11.2009

Recruitment Specialist

Vibe Teacher Recruitment
11.2006 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies -

The University of Melbourne

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