QIONGYING (RIA) HUANG
Canberra,ACT
Summary
- An enthusiastic and professional Early Childhood Teacher with extensive experience in different childcare/early learning settings in both Victoria and ACT
- A master-trained Early Childhood Teacher with a sound and comprehensive theoretical and working knowledge of early childhood development and best pedagogical practices
- Passionate about early childhood education and have a strong focus on building up children's social and emotional well-being from an early age
- Both a good leader and team player with a collaborative style and strength-based approach
- A big reader, nature lover, and life-long learner
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Burgmann Anglican School Early Learning Centre
Canberra, ACT
04.2022 - Current
Key achievements and contributions:
- Supported the centre in achieving 'Meeting National Quality Standard' for its first Assessment and Rating accreditation in September 2022
- Worked across different age groups to support children's developmental and learning needs through developmentally appropriate programs
- Led educators and parents to new ways of understanding and reflecting on children's challenging behavior based on Phoenix Cups Theory Framework, and supported educators and parents with better strategies that address the underlying function of the child's behavior.
- Introduced and implemented a nature-based learning program that extended children's learning outside the classroom and addressed children's interests, developmental needs, and diverse learning styles
- Mentored assistant educators in developing effective behavior guidance approaches
- Involved in and contributed to the ongoing discussions on a new programming template reflective of the planning cycle
Early Childhood Teacher
Heritage Early Childhood Centre
Canberra, ACT
11.2020 - 10.2021
Key achievements and contributions:
- Contributed to the 'Exceeding the National Quality Standard' for the Assessment and Rating accreditation in March 2021
- Provided parents with learning materials based on the Phoenix Cups Theory Framework in understanding children's challenging behaviors and worked in collaboration with the Educational Leader to facilitate inclusive strategies that address the underlying function of the child's behavior
- Worked in collaboration with the other team members to support children's home learning during lockdown through developing online learning materials on Google Classroom and delivering online sessions on zoom
- Supported a Chinese educator in delivering Mandarin programs
- Implemented a wide range of nature-based learning experiences with a forest-school philosophy
Early Childhood Teacher
Starfish Early Learning Centre Clayton South
Melbourne, VIC
02.2020 - 11.2020
Key achievements and contributions:
- Plan and facilitate the inclusion of children with additional needs and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Developed home learning programs and take-home packs to support children's home learning during the lockdown period
Inclusion Support Educator
Guardian Early Learning Centre Caufield North
Melbourne, VIC
10.2019 - 02.2020
Key achievements and contributions:
- Provided one-on-one support to a child with autism through effective strategies including visual aids, modeling, sensory tools, and positive reinforcement to support the child's developmental needs
- Developed an inclusion support plan in collaboration with staff, families, and specialists
Casual Relief Teacher/Educator
ANZUK EDUCATION
Melbourne, VIC
02.2017 - 09.2019
Education
Master of Teaching in Early Years Education (ACECQA recognized) -
Monash University
Melbourne, Victoria12.2018
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science And Technology) -
China University of Geosciences
Beijing, China07.2014
Skills
- Bilingual speaker: Mandarin, English
- Excellent computer/digital skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills: building good rapport and fostering connections with a diverse range of people
Certification
- VIT registration (Victorian Institute of Teaching)
- TQI registration (Application in progress)
- Working with Vulnerable People Check (ACT)
- Current Child Protection Training
- HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
POSITION RELATED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Thorough and sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework
- Working knowledge of all statutory requirements, regulation and legislation relating to the provision of Education and Care Services
- Demonstrated ability to analyse complex ECEC practice issues and to effectively contribute to the development of and supervise the implementation of strategies to address these issues, including supporting best practice through demonstrated application of a knowledge of early childhood development, pedagogy and learning frameworks to enable continuous quality improvement.
- Lead educators to plan, implement, assess and review a high quality and diverse culturally appropriate educational program based on the EYLF with references to the NQS, considering developmental needs, interests, and abilities of all children, and facilitating a smooth transition to school
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a variety of skateholders
- Develop and sustain strong, trusting, and respectful relationships with all children, educators, families, and communities
- Work in partnership with families and other professionals in early years setting (e.g. speech pathologists, preschool field officers) to support the child's developmental needs and facilitate a smooth transition to school
- Guide and support educators to build capability through mentoring and support, contributing to the professional growth of others through employing a diverse range of teaching strategies based on contemporary early childhood theories
- Lead educators to actively support every child to participate in the program and ensure the program promotes children's agency, choices and influence
- Document and record children's learning and growth with different documentation approaches and share this information with educators, educational leaders, and parents as appropriate
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Burgmann Anglican School Early Learning Centre
04.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Heritage Early Childhood Centre
11.2020 - 10.2021
Early Childhood Teacher
Starfish Early Learning Centre Clayton South
02.2020 - 11.2020
Inclusion Support Educator
Guardian Early Learning Centre Caufield North
10.2019 - 02.2020
Casual Relief Teacher/Educator
ANZUK EDUCATION
02.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Teaching in Early Years Education (ACECQA recognized) -
Monash University
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science And Technology) -
China University of Geosciences
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