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Portia Monahan

Portia Monahan

Summary

A dedicated Kindergarten Teacher with over 10 years of experience and an Educational Leader for 8 years, committed to fostering strong relationships, mentoring for personal and professional growth, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with established policies and guidelines.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Kinder Inclusion Support Application Assessor

Australian Healthcare Associates
10.2024 - Current
  • Assessed Kinder Inclusion Support (KIS) applications to ensure full compliance with Department of Education guidelines and criteria.
  • Managed workload efficiently by prioritising tasks based on deadlines, while maintaining a strong focus on detail throughout the assessment process.
  • Collaborated effectively with the assessor team to ensure consistency and accuracy in results.
  • Contributed to the development of assessment tools and processes, ensuring a standardised approach to evaluation across the team.

Educational Leader

Ivanhoe Children's Community Cooperative
01.2018 - 01.2025
  • Responsible for supporting, mentoring, and inspiring educators to deliver high-quality educational programs.
  • Collaborated closely with the Centre Coordinator to ensure operations align with legislative requirements, policies, and procedures.
  • Identified and created opportunities for growth, both for individual educators and within the broader early childhood sector.
  • Worked creatively with the team to drive continuous improvement, ensuring these efforts were documented and integrated into our Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).

Kindergarten Teacher

Ivanhoe Children's Community Cooperative
01.2015 - 01.2025
  • Responsible for designing, delivering, and reporting on the educational program for 4-6 year-olds.
  • Ensured all required documentation was submitted promptly and met professional standards.
  • Fostered warm and effective partnerships with families and the community, promoting engagement and collaboration.
  • Worked closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality early childhood education, ensuring a positive and enriching learning environment for all children.

Kindergarten Teacher

Alfred Nuttall Memorial Kindergarten
01.2016 - 01.2018

Education

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood And Primary

Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD

Effective Mentoring Program

Department of Education And VIT
Melbourne, VIC
08-2024

TESOL

Global Leadership College

Reggio Emilia International Study Week

Reggio Children
Reggio Emilia, Italy

Skills

  • I am a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual with a strong passion for my work
  • I take pride in my excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • I thrive in collaborative environments, valuing the creativity and innovation that teamwork brings
  • Committed to continuous improvement, I approach every task with thoroughness and professionalism

Timeline

Kinder Inclusion Support Application Assessor

Australian Healthcare Associates
10.2024 - Current

Educational Leader

Ivanhoe Children's Community Cooperative
01.2018 - 01.2025

Kindergarten Teacher

Alfred Nuttall Memorial Kindergarten
01.2016 - 01.2018

Kindergarten Teacher

Ivanhoe Children's Community Cooperative
01.2015 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood And Primary

Australian Catholic University

Effective Mentoring Program

Department of Education And VIT

TESOL

Global Leadership College

Reggio Emilia International Study Week

Reggio Children

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