Michelle Myers
Upwey,VIC
Summary
Professional Early Childhood Teacher with 15 years at YRK Upwey Kindergarten and years of experience prior in early childhood sessional kindergarten and daycare settings, specializing in play-based learning and inclusive practices. Proven ability to develop engaging programs and foster strong parent-teacher communication. Successfully mentored new educators and led professional development workshops, enhancing team collaboration. Strong team player and a proven track record within the community.
Reliable, passionate and highly skilled in all aspects of early childhood as well as being an extremely hard worker and prepared to put in time for the organisation and families.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher/NS/EL
YRK Upwey Kindergarten
Upwey, VIC
12.2011 - Current
- Developed engaging curriculum to foster children's cognitive and social skills following the VELDYF and NQS
- Implemented individualized learning plans to address diverse developmental needs.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to enhance children's educational experiences.
- Strong inclusive practice focus with strategies implemented for all children
- Established a safe, nurturing environment conducive to learning and exploration.
- Developed and nutured strong relationships with our local schools, in particular an ongoing relationship with Upwey Primary School
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Led professional development workshops focused on best practices in early childhood education - conference presentation in 2024 on implementing long day sessions
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the kindergarten culture.
- leadership role within the service for 15 years as NS/EL and nutured a strong collaborative team over that time with minimal turnover.
- supported staff with developing individual development plans for professional learning and identifying learning goals
- worked collaboratively with the co-located daycare service
Early Childhood Teacher/ Director
Waterfall Gully Preschool Inc
Rosebud, VIC
03.1997 - 05.2006
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- supporting a community kindergarten Committee of Management through the requirements of managing a community kinder, including reporting to DET requirements
Early Childhood Teacher/Assistant Director
The Rattlers Club Kindergarten & Childcare
Mount Martha, VIC
12.1992 - 03.1997
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive and social development in children.
- Created engaging learning environments utilizing diverse educational materials and resources.
- Monitored and assessed children's progress, adapting strategies to meet individual needs effectively
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with families and have hard conversations to support a child's needs
- developed a kindergarten program in a brand new daycare setting in conjunction with the director and manager
- nurtured a young team starting the daycare industry in a brand new daycare setting, establishing the team from the beginning and involvement in interviewing for staff.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
Monash University
Frankston, VIC03-1996
Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood) - Early Childhood Education And Care
Monash University
Frankston, VIC06-1992
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Play-based learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Outdoor play
- Music & Movement
- inclusion and additional needs strategies and meeting individual learning needs
Certification
Effective Mentoring Program (VIT)
Current First Aid, CPR & Anaphylaxis management certificates
Mandatory Reporting
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher/NS/EL
YRK Upwey Kindergarten
12.2011 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher/ Director
Waterfall Gully Preschool Inc
03.1997 - 05.2006
Early Childhood Teacher/Assistant Director
The Rattlers Club Kindergarten & Childcare
12.1992 - 03.1997
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
Monash University
Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood) - Early Childhood Education And Care
Monash University