Nishat Tabassum
Eastwood,NSW
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate early childhood education student graduating August 2025 from Southern Cross University. Passionate about creating inclusive, play-based learning environments and supporting children's holistic development. Brings strong communication, teamwork, and a growing understanding of EYLF and NQS. Eager to contribute to a supportive early learning setting in an entry-level role, to continue to develop professionally as an Early Childhood Educator.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Service Teacher (Placement)
Montessori Academy
Macquarie Park, NSW
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated learning experiences while following Montessori principles.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in all areas of development.
- Utilised effective communication strategies with both staff members and families regarding individual children's needs or concerns.
- Supervised children during lunchtime, playtime, and other recreational activities.
- Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests, and needs through observations.
- Organised and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Taught children foundational skills in colours, shapes, and letters.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners, and be instructed in other social development behaviours.
Pre-Service Teacher (Placement)
Essex Street Kindy
Epping, NSW
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Created an inclusive learning environment that welcomed diversity among classmates from different cultural backgrounds or ability levels.
- Facilitated classroom activities to promote the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the children.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about students' development and achievements.
- Assisted the room leader in developing and implementing lesson plans for children aged 2 to 3 years old.
- Ensured the safety of all children during outdoor playtime by monitoring playground equipment usage and supervising play activities.
- Observed children's behaviour to identify areas of strength and areas requiring additional support or intervention.
- Adapted lesson plans based on the individual needs of each child, using differentiated instruction techniques where applicable.
- Encouraged children's creativity through various art projects such as drawing and painting.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Education - Early Childhood
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW08-2025
Master of Applied Finance -
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW06-2020
BBA - Accounting And Finance, Marketing
North South University
Dhaka, Bangladesh04-2017
Skills
- Inclusive education
- Lesson planning
- Family engagement
- Visual aids creation
- Team collaboration
- Play-based learning
- Effective communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Empathy and patience
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Working with Children Clearance – New South Wales (valid until 12/08/2029)
- ASCIA Anaphylaxis Training - Early Childhood Course (valid until 08/17/2026)
- Child protection awareness training – induction course completion certificate (MyPL, DoE)
- Annual Competency Check ESS completion certificate (MyPL, DoE)
- Work health and safety (WHS) induction completion certificate (MyPL, DoE)
- Aboriginal Cultural Education – Let’s take the first step together completion certificate (MyPL, DoE)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pre-Service Teacher (Placement)
Montessori Academy
05.2025 - 06.2025
Pre-Service Teacher (Placement)
Essex Street Kindy
11.2024 - 12.2024
Graduate Diploma in Education - Early Childhood
Southern Cross University
Master of Applied Finance -
Western Sydney University
BBA - Accounting And Finance, Marketing
North South University
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