Sophie Atta
Mt Martha
Summary
Early Childhood Teacher with over 20 years' experience in developing young children's minds and skill sets, building great rapport with children and parents.
+ Strong communicator, setting and implementing great curriculum ensuring I am supporting my colleagues and children's requirements.
+ Highly successful in building relationships at all levels with the children, my team, the children's parents and other colleagues within the workplace.
+ Sound knowledge of WorkSafe regulations, Education and Care Services National Law Act and regulations, The National Quality Standards, Child Safe Standards and the Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
+ Working with Children Check
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
Garden Maintenance and Design - Part-Time
Women’s Touch Gardening
Mornington Peninsula
02.2023 - 03.2025
Kindergarten Assistant
Peninsula Grammar
Mount Eliza
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Aided in large group activities as well as conducting small group experiences to foster and further extend on the task
- Undertook individual tasks/experiences with children directed by the teacher to encourage each child to fully engage in the experience.
- Ensured the environment remained a safe working environment for all children, adults and staff.
- Taking care of spills, accidents toileting issues and numerous other situations that arose.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for the children, as well as their parents/caregivers.
- Shared necessary information as required including news flyers and general information about the day's program
- Ensured all housekeeping was conducted: preparing of snacks, afternoon tea, cleaning, including bathrooms, outdoor play area and any other duties that the teacher required/requested.
Kindergarten Teacher - Lunch Cover
Peninsula Grammar
Mount Eliza
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Supervised children in a safe and nurturing environment
- Adapted to various classroom situations, including lunch, rest, and activity time.
- Built rapport with children to provide reassurance despite changes in staffing.
- Ensured continuity of the program devised by the kindergarten teacher.
Kindergarten Assistant
Peninsula Grammar
Mount Eliza
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Supported the Early Childhood program and Religious Instruction for 3 and 4-year-old groups.
- Created a safe and healthy learning environment promoting cognitive and social development.
- Set up and packed away activities, prepared outdoor play spaces, and facilitated independence in children’s daily routines.
3-Year-Old Kindergarten Assistant
Dromana Pre-School
Dromana
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Assisted in implementing the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
- Developed strong communication links with parents and carers to foster positive relationships.
Director & Teacher (4-Year-Old Groups)
Estrella Pre-School
Ashburton, Victoria
01.1995 - 06.2004
- Managed the overall operation of the Pre-School, including program planning, staff management, and administration.
- Led regular team meetings, staff development, and performance appraisals.
- Developed tailored kindergarten programs catering to individual and group needs.
- Fostered an engaging learning environment that promoted creativity, independence, and social-emotional development for all children.
- Successfully implemented programs addressing developmental areas and special learning needs.
- Key Achievements: Created a stimulating curriculum enhancing children's growth and development.
- Built strong relationships with colleagues and provided leadership in fostering an effective early childhood program.
- Efficiently coordinated daily operations within policy and budget constraints.
Kindergarten Teacher (4-Year-Old Groups, Part-Time)
Methodist Ladies College
Kew, Victoria
01.1993 - 12.1995
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate learning activities.
- Ensured a structured yet flexible classroom environment to support children's development.
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Early Years Education
University of Melbourne
/1990 - /1993
Higher School Certificate -
Melbourne Girls Grammar School
/1989 - /1989
Skills
- TEAM PLAYER
- DEDICATED
- PASSIONATE
- CREATIVE
- EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR
- RELATIONSHIP BUILDING & NURTURING
- SUPPORTIVE
- TEAM BUILDING
REFERENCES
- Jacqui Adams, Kindergarten Teacher, Peninsula Grammar, jadams@pgs.vic.edu.au, 0439382717
- Kate Gaul, Kindergarten Teacher, Sorrento Preschool, Ckgaul1@bigpond.com, 0407055422
- Debbie Allum, Gardening Client, deballum2@yahoo.ie, 0488024164
Timeline
Garden Maintenance and Design - Part-Time
Women’s Touch Gardening
02.2023 - 03.2025
Kindergarten Assistant
Peninsula Grammar
01.2018 - 07.2019
Kindergarten Teacher - Lunch Cover
Peninsula Grammar
05.2016 - 04.2017
Kindergarten Assistant
Peninsula Grammar
01.2015 - 05.2016
3-Year-Old Kindergarten Assistant
Dromana Pre-School
01.2013 - 12.2014
Director & Teacher (4-Year-Old Groups)
Estrella Pre-School
01.1995 - 06.2004
Kindergarten Teacher (4-Year-Old Groups, Part-Time)
Methodist Ladies College
01.1993 - 12.1995
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Early Years Education
University of Melbourne
/1990 - /1993
Higher School Certificate -
Melbourne Girls Grammar School
/1989 - /1989
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