Mikaela Teng
Melbourne
Summary
Passionate and dedicated pre-service teacher with practical experience in early childhood education settings, including placements with children aged 0-5 years. Skilled in planning and implementing engaging, play-based learning experiences that support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. Committed to fostering a love of learning and adapting to the unique needs of each child. Seeking a casual role to contribute to a dynamic early childhood team while continuing to grow as an educator.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Placement 3-5 Year Old
Only About Children Highett
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
- Collaborated with mentor to create inclusive and engaging learning environments, incorporating child-led and inquiry-based approaches.
Placement 0-2 Year Old
Pinnacle Early Learning Centres Glen Huntly
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided nurturing care and early learning experiences for infants and toddlers, fostering their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Supported the development of routines, including feeding, and napping, while maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.
- Designed and implemented sensory-based activities to encourage exploration and early skill development, such as fine and gross motor skills.
- Collaborated with educators to create a warm, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supported the unique needs of infants and toddlers.
Placement 3-5 Year Old
Guardian Childcare & Education Bentleigh East
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported the development of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills through engaging activities and play-based learning
- Observed and documented children’s progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents to support individualised learning goals.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to organise classroom materials, prepare learning canters, and manage daily routines.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Teaching
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC07-2025
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Patience and persistence
- Classroom organisation
- Active communication with parents and teachers
Languages
English
Chinese
Timeline
Placement 3-5 Year Old
Only About Children Highett
01.2025 - 03.2025
Placement 0-2 Year Old
Pinnacle Early Learning Centres Glen Huntly
11.2024 - 11.2024
Placement 3-5 Year Old
Guardian Childcare & Education Bentleigh East
08.2024 - 09.2024
Graduate Diploma - Early Childhood Teaching
Swinburne University of Technology
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