Sophie conroy
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Warm, creative and dedicated educator with experience supporting children in school and early learning environments, with a strong focus on early intervention and inclusive practices.
Passionate about fostering a nurturing, engaging and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. Known for building strong positive relationships with children, families and colleagues and bringing enthusiasm and care to every aspect of the role.
Finds genuine joy and fulfilment in working with children and contributing to their growth and development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Armadale Early Learning Centre
Melbourne, VIC
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated a nurturing environment that encouraged social and emotional growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational activities promoting cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance children's learning experiences and outcomes.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted teaching strategies accordingly for improvement.
- Supervised classroom activities, ensuring safety and adherence to educational standards.
- Mentored new educators on best practices in early childhood education techniques.
- Streamlined communication processes between staff and families, fostering community engagement.
Early Intervention
Armadale Primary School
Melbourne, VIC
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed individualized education plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Implemented targeted interventions to support diverse learning needs of students.
- Monitored student progress and adapted strategies to enhance developmental outcomes.
- Conducted assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement in early learners.
- Provided training and resources to educators on best practices for early intervention.
- Advocated for inclusive educational practices within the school community and beyond.
Career Nanny
Multiple Households, Most Current: Jess and Robyn Bishop
Melbourne, VIC
01.2005 - 12.2022
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and well-being of children in multiple households.
- Developed engaging educational activities tailored to children's interests and developmental stages.
- Coordinated schedules for playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities to enhance family routines.
- Implemented effective communication strategies with parents to discuss children's progress and needs.
Education
Early Childhood & Primary Teaching (ongoing)
Swinburne University
Melbourne, VICEarly Childhood Care & Education (Diploma)
Selmar Institute of Education
Melbourne, VIC11-2022
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- early intervention stratagies
- excellent communication skills
- building positive relationships with children
- supporting social and emotional development
- observation, documentation of childs learning
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Active listening
Timeline
Early Intervention
Armadale Primary School
01.2025 - 12.2025
Educator
Armadale Early Learning Centre
01.2023 - 01.2026
Career Nanny
Multiple Households, Most Current: Jess and Robyn Bishop
01.2005 - 12.2022
Early Childhood & Primary Teaching (ongoing)
Swinburne University
Early Childhood Care & Education (Diploma)
Selmar Institute of Education