Ning Chen
MOUNT WAVERLEY,VIC
Summary
Passionate and dedicated ECT/EL/VIT Mentor with rich experiences working with children since 2014. I acknowledge each child's uniqueness and potential to be a confident and passionate learner of the community and nation. Informed by the Reggio Emilia approach, I value the environment as a ‘third Teacher' as I will provide enriching, inclusive and sustainable learning environments that maximise and promote children's learning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten
01.2024 - Current
- Fostered social-emotional development in children through daily routines, problem-solving strategies, and play-based activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, set up learning environment and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and problem-solving skills of children.
- Evaluated children's progress regularly through formative assessments and summative assessments to inform curriculum decisions.
Mentor/Adult Learning
Gowrie Victoria
07.2023 - Current
- Provide coaching and mentoring Provisionally Registered Teachers through the delivery of a variety of programs on behalf of Gowrie Victoria and the Department of Education.
- Ensure successful and positive outcomes are reached and identify opportunities and provide advice and guidance on ways to move forward and to grow in areas of practice for PRTs.
- Administration, record keeping (recording of mentee milestones as they occur) and maintaining relevant records, utilising the CRM as the source of truth.
- Set goals, plan program with PRTs in their Inquiry process and arrange workplace panel to assess the effectiveness of the Action Plan, teaching practice and strategies.
Educational Leader/ VIT Mentor
Explorers Early Learning
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible person in charge of the service including staffing management, rostering, and staff performance report.
- Mentoring and coaching educators to deliver quality educational program with a strong outdoor focus and based on Reggio Emilia Approach, EYLF and Victorian Curriculum.
- Evaluating educational programs and monitoring implementation and compliance with regulations to promote quality curriculum, care and practices.
- Collaborating with CLT to develop Quality Improvement Plan to guide the service's focus and to inform staff of the direction, timeline and activities of the quality improvement.
- Designing and supporting the team to effectively evaluate children's development and learning outcomes with a variety of assessment tools.
- Developing partnerships with parents, organizations and the community to build awareness, increase support and share resources to support children's learning and development.
- Setting up a platform and resources for the company's PRTs through their project process to consult and communicate with their peers and mentors regards to their teaching strategies and projects.
- Providing guidance and constructive feedback to educators to ensure implementation of quality educational program and care.
Early Childhood Teacher/ Educational Leader
Goodstart Early Learning
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Providing guidance and feedback to provisionally registered teachers (PRTs) that can be incorporated into their teaching practice to move to full registration.
- Inspiring, motivating, affirming, challenging and extending educators' practice and pedagogy to ensure implementation of quality educational program and care.
- The holistic approach to incorporate teaching practices to support children's physical, personal, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing as well as cognitive aspects of learning.
- Working collaboratively with parents, occupational therapists, social workers and pediatricians to maintain positive support networks and effective teaching strategies to support children's needs and behaviours.
- Promoting a positive organizational culture and professional learning within educators, coordinators and staff members to develop professional knowledge by reflecting on practice and generating new ideas and approaches in teaching.
Early Childhood Teacher
Gloryland Childcare & Kindergarten
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Led Quality Improvement Team to assess and create Quality Improvement Plan based on NQS to facilitate the culture of the service for further improvement.
- Role-modelled and Nurtured warm and supportive relationships with children that promoted their sense of belonging, health, safety and security, responsiveness and participation in learning and development.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration to work collaboratively towards excellence by providing platform, guidance and mentoring.
- Reviewed centre policies and procedures to take on leadership positions, motivate team members and facilitate centre operations.
Early Childhood Teacher
Doncaster East Daycare & Kindergarten
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Led, guided and supported educators within the team to create a safe, supportive, stimulating and educational environment for all children.
- Worked with children, families and educators to achieve optimal learning and developmental outcomes with inclusive practice and strategies that honour diversity.
- Worked in collaboration with the Director/ Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader to contribute to the development, implementation and update of the Quality Improvement Plan for the service.
- Facilitated a play-based learning environment and developed learning programs responsive to children's ideas, strengths and abilities that inspire independent learners.
Education
Master of Teaching Early Childhood
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC06.2016
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC12.2013
Master of English As An International Language
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC06.2011
Bachelor of Primary Education (Social Education)
National Taipei University Of Education
Taipei, Taiwan 06.2009
Skills
- VIT Trained Mentor Mentoring and inspiring educators/ECTs from diverse backgrounds
- Reflective practice and excellent communication skills
- Strong knowledge of EYLF, VEYLDF, NQS & children's development milestones
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten
01.2024 - Current
Mentor/Adult Learning
Gowrie Victoria
07.2023 - Current
Educational Leader/ VIT Mentor
Explorers Early Learning
12.2022 - 12.2023
Early Childhood Teacher/ Educational Leader
Goodstart Early Learning
04.2021 - 12.2022
Early Childhood Teacher
Gloryland Childcare & Kindergarten
01.2017 - 03.2021
Early Childhood Teacher
Doncaster East Daycare & Kindergarten
09.2014 - 12.2016
Master of Teaching Early Childhood
Deakin University
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
RMIT University
Master of English As An International Language
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Primary Education (Social Education)
National Taipei University Of Education
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