Sandy Lapham
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments, including specialized and mainstream settings. Skilled in creating engaging curriculums tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Educator
West Hawthorn Early Childhood centre
Hawthorn, Victoria
11.2024 - Current
- Created and maintained inclusive, supportive learning environments to enhance student participation and well-being.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated in planning and implementing educational activities to promote children's learning and development.
- Built positive relationships with children and families to strengthen engagement and support individual needs.
- Observed and documented children's progress to support developmental goals.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Childcare Educator
Macendon Ranges Shire Council
Melbourne, VIC
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Facilitated engaging learning activities for children aged three to five.
- Organized and implemented age-appropriate activities to enhance children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
- Supported children's social and emotional development through positive interactions.
- Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
- Supervised playground activities ensuring adherence to safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
- Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
Educator
Anzuk
Melbourne, Victoria
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Facilitated engaging learning activities for children aged three to five.
- Pursued continuous professional development to enhance knowledge of early childhood education practices.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Developed and implemented learning activities and imaginative play to foster exploration in children.
- Adapted communication tactics to support children's emotional and social development based on individual needs.
Toddler Room Leader
Gumboots Early Learning
Melbourne, Victoria
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Led team in implementing educational programs for children's development.
- Oversaw curriculum planning to align with developmental standards.
- Coordinated parent engagement activities to strengthen community ties and support children's development.
- Managed daily operations to uphold safety compliance and create a secure learning environment.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Led and mentored newly hired employees, sharing insights on company programs to foster effective team integration.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in order to apply best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Bachelor of Early Childhood
Victoria University
Melbourne, Victoria, VIC11-2026
Diploma - Diploma of Early Childhood
Best Chance Training
Melbourne, VIC06-2021
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Parent engagement
- Developmental assessment
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Educational support
- Effective communication
- Friendly and outgoing
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Activity implementation
Timeline
Support Educator
West Hawthorn Early Childhood centre
11.2024 - Current
Childcare Educator
Macendon Ranges Shire Council
04.2023 - 10.2024
Educator
Anzuk
03.2023 - 09.2024
Toddler Room Leader
Gumboots Early Learning
09.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Bachelor of Early Childhood
Victoria University
Diploma - Diploma of Early Childhood
Best Chance Training