NEELAM
Dedicated Provisional Registered Early Childhood Teacher with over five years of experience delivering high-quality education in long day care and kindergarten environments. Holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education demonstrating a commitment to professional growth and excellence. Proficient in planning, implementing, and evaluating play-based educational programs that align with EYLF V2.0,and the National Quality Standard, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children. Recognized for fostering positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues to create an inclusive community that supports each child's development.
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher (Kindergarten Co-Teacher)
1 Year 10 Months- Collaborated to design, execute, and assess play-based learning programs, enhancing children's engagement and developmental outcomes.
- Observe, assess and document children's learning.
- Fostered partnerships with families to promote children's educational success. and support school readiness.
- Maintain safe, inclusive learning environments.
- Implemented daily routines to enhance children's emotional and physical well-being.
Lead Educator
1 Year- Led curriculum planning and implementation to enhance educational outcomes.
- Maintained learning documentation while mentoring educators to support professional development.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social-emotional development among children.
- Mentored junior educators, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
Casual Early Childhood Educator
3 Years 1 MonthDesigned and implemented tailored learning strategies to accommodate diverse abilities of children with special needs.
- Utilized play-based methodologies to foster varied approaches to education and engagement.
- Coordinated staffing efforts to maintain appropriate coverage ratios.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Assistant Chef
2 Years- Assisted in meal preparation and presentation, ensuring high standards of quality and flavor.
- Collaborated with head chef to develop seasonal menu offerings based on local ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education
Intermediate Certificate - Commercial Cookery
Bachelor - Electrical Engineering
Skills
Certification
- Provisional Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training (expire Aug 2027)
- Child Protection & Mandatory Reporting Training
- Annual sleep training , fire training , Curriculam planning and programming in Early childhood education, child safety with gecko and all mandatory training is up to date.
Accomplishments
A&R Recognition – 2025
Contributed to the service’s 2025 A&R assessment and quality improvement journey, with the A&R team commending my professional practice, performance, and positive interactions with children. The service subsequently met the required standards.
Family Recognition & Referrals
On the service’s final day of operation, several families personally expressed their wish for me to join a nearby early learning centre and provided positive references highlighting my performance, professionalism, and strong relationships with children and families. Although the centre had no current vacancies, the referrals reflected the trust and positive impact I had built within the community.
Exceeding placement grade
Received an Exceeding grade during preschool placement from my mentor, recognising my teaching practice, curriculum planning, and support of children’s learning and development.
Hobbies
- Singing rhymes
- dancing
- Art and craft, Sewing
- Creating new games and enjoying playing with my son.