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Sheila Kiely

Chatswood

Summary

Early Childhood Teacher.

NESA Certified Teacher

Educational Leader

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Relief Teacher

Talent Now And MindChamps
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Facilitated engaging and interactive lessons in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of students.
  • Utilized various instructional strategies to promote active learning and critical thinking skills.
  • Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.

Educational Leader

Three Little Birds Atarmon
04.2022 - Current
  • Helped day-to-day operations of education program and supported staff to delegate paper work,reflections and curriculum planning.
  • Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each child
  • Planned,created and implemented curriculum program.
  • Created Philosophy of the centre.
  • Wrote self assessment and added information to the Quality improvement plan.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.

Early Childhood Teacher

Head Start Zenith
08.2017 - 08.2021

My role as educational Leader

  • Collaborated with educators and provided curriculum support and guidance.
  • Supported educators in implementing, planning cycle within the educational program.
  • Lead the development and implementation of an effective educational program in the service.
  • Ensured children’s learning and development are guided by the learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework
  • Ensured all the learning environments were met to the highest quality and reflected the centre's philosophy.

My role as ECT and room Leader

  • Educated and supported classes between 3-6 years old with engaging learning experiences that reflect a variety of theorists that relate to various aspects of child development–such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Emilia and Maria Montessori
  • Supported and assisted children's needs throughout the day.
  • Promoted diversity and maintained relationships with families and children, as well as organised curriculum and kept meaningful documentation of children's learning.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated programs that reflect the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
  • Consulted with director, families and the local community in the understanding of each child’s knowledge, ideas, culture, beliefs and interests in order to develop a child-centred educational program,have an understanding of, and honour, histories, cultures, languages, traditions, and child-rearing practices.
  • Embedded Aboriginal culture, and sustainability into daily practices
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Lead Educator

Railway Street Preschool And Childcare Centre
10.2015 - 07.2017
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Managed classroom activities and lesson plans and developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep children stimulated.
  • Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Monitored children's academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

Educator

Avalon Beach House Preschool
10.2014 - 08.2015
  • Organised group times. and managed classroom activities, communicated with families , and implemented lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Supported in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Helped children take care of personal needs and maintain good hygiene.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Casual Educator

Jillys Educational Centre
09.2013 - 05.2014
  • Monitored safety and behavior of every child in care.
  • Updated daily logs and children's routine on the tablet.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimising future problems..
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialisation , communication and problem-solving skills for children.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education

Charles Sturt University
10.2020

MEGT Diploma in EarlyChildhood Education
Sydney
06.2014

Diploma Business Studies - Business

College of Commerce
09.2008

Skills

  • Comprehensive understanding of NQF and previous implementation of EYLF
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
  • Current Working with Children Check,Child Protection Certificate, First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication
  • Able to Create and innovate ways to engage children's learning through creative arts, music and storytelling
  • Able to lead, plan and implement flexible multicultural Educational programs to suit children's needs, abilities and interests
  • Structured and shared online forums to help team members to critically think and reflect on Pedagogical theories to enhance better practises
  • Able to adapt Learning Strategies and styles to meet children's diverse needs
  • Implemented a school readiness program that caters for all stages and ages
  • Mentor and support other staff members on how to plan and implement the program
  • Created Inquiry-based learning projects
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Parent Communication
  • Behavior Management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student Engagement

Hobbies

Enjoy making things at home

Nature hikes

Spending time with family

Animal lover

Timeline

Casual Relief Teacher

Talent Now And MindChamps
08.2023 - 04.2024

Educational Leader

Three Little Birds Atarmon
04.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Teacher

Head Start Zenith
08.2017 - 08.2021

Lead Educator

Railway Street Preschool And Childcare Centre
10.2015 - 07.2017

Educator

Avalon Beach House Preschool
10.2014 - 08.2015

Casual Educator

Jillys Educational Centre
09.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education

Charles Sturt University

MEGT Diploma in EarlyChildhood Education

Diploma Business Studies - Business

College of Commerce
Sheila Kiely