Nikki McLellan
Fletcher,Australia
Summary
Support students with varied learning needs through classroom assistance, positive behaviour guidance, and consistent reinforcement of teacher instructions. Build trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues while encouraging confidence, participation, and independence. Adapt quickly to changing priorities and support learning goals with care, patience, and professionalism.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager Level 1
Allianz CTP
07.2026 - Current
- Managing and assessing Personal Injury Claims
- Coordination and communication with all stakeholders including claimants, families and medical professionals
- Guiding and monitoring recovery progress
- Adhering to legislation and compliance policies
Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)
Imagine Early Learning & Childcare
, NSW
01.2025 - 07.2026
- Support day-to-day operational and administrative functions within a fast-paced environment
- Communicate professionally with families, colleagues, and management to support effective service delivery
- Support compliance requirements and adhere to organisational policies and procedures
Preschool & Kindergarten Educator
Glenridge Pre-Primary School
, South Africa
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Planned and delivered curriculum while monitoring progress and adapted approaches where required
- Maintained accurate records and reports to inform planning and decision-making
- Assisted in coordinating programs and events to support efficient day-to-day operations
Remedial Educator Year 3
Birdwood School
, South Africa
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Worked collaboratively with therapists, families, and staff to coordinate learner support strategies
- Monitored progress and communicated updates to relevant stakeholders
- Utilised digital systems to support planning and service delivery
Preschool Teacher
Queensburgh Pre-Primary School
, South Africa
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Planning daily activities and providing engaging experiences for learners
- Concert production
- Administrative tasks such as observations, report-writing and assessments.
Relief Educator
Various Schools
, South Africa
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Worked across a variety of schools to provide continuity during staff absences and extended leave periods
- Adapted quickly to new environments, procedures and stakeholder needs
- Delivered support across educator and teacher's aide responsibilities as required
Education
Honours Degree - Special Needs Education
University of South Africa
01-2011
Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase
University of South Africa
01-2009
Skills
- Student Support & Development
- Supporting students with varying abilities and learning needs
- Encouraging student confidence, independence and participation
- Supporting academic, social and emotional development
- Positive behaviour guidance and student engagement
- Classroom Assistance
- Assisting with classroom activities and learning tasks
- Reinforcing teacher instructions and learning objectives
- Preparing and organising classroom resources
- Student supervision, safety and wellbeing
- Professional Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration
- Patience, empathy and adaptability
- Initiative and problem-solving
- Professionalism and confidentiality
Certification
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Asthma
- CPR & Defibrillation
- Working With Children Check
- NESA Registration
- CHCPRT025 Child Protection
Timeline
Case Manager Level 1
Allianz CTP
07.2026 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)
Imagine Early Learning & Childcare
01.2025 - 07.2026
Preschool & Kindergarten Educator
Glenridge Pre-Primary School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Remedial Educator Year 3
Birdwood School
01.2018 - 01.2022
Preschool Teacher
Queensburgh Pre-Primary School
01.2014 - 01.2016
Relief Educator
Various Schools
01.2010 - 01.2018
Honours Degree - Special Needs Education
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase
University of South Africa