Sophie Simmons
Orange,Australia
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Professional seeking a role that allows me to continue in valuable and meaningful work, advocating for and supporting the continued development of the Early Childhood Education sector and the professionals working within in.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Worker and Special Education Teacher
Orange District Early Education Program
2021.08 - Current
- Assessed child and family needs by completing intake and developmental assessments and identifying meaningful goals
- Management of large, complex case load
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community, Government and Private agencies and organisations to meet individual case needs and goals
- Collaborated with varied organisations/services to develop and implement initiatives to support the goals of children and families in my caseload
- Coordinated multiple facets of process without sacrificing performance.
- Created and managed IEPs to define goal objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals of struggling children and families across various scenarios in varied settings.
- Suported children with additional needs and their families integrate into appropriate schooling environments and community by advocating for individual requirements and offering strategies to support appropriate inclusion to the varied needs of children
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyse progress with colleagues, families and external agencies/services
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Provided professional development training to educate community and varied professionals and stakeholders on inclusive education and behaviour management strategies
- Monitoring of NDIS funding distribution
- Maintenance of thorough records under strict NDIS and service guidelines
Early Childhood Teacher
Gowrie NSW
2022.06 - 2022.11
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Collaborated with teachers, families, administrators and external agencies to facilitate positive outcomes for children
OSHC Coordinator
Orange Anglican Grammar School
2021.01 - 2022.10
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with industry standards
- Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
- Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
- Managed paperwork for childcare operations, employee management and state requirements.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviours and areas in need of improvement, implementing behaviour redirection where appropriate.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Supervised and managed team to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Budget Management and program coordination (up to 60 students in attendance during peak service operation)
Education
Bachelor Early Childhood Education - Education
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW2021
Diploma Early Childhood Education And Care - Education
Open Colleges
2021
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Records Management
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Case Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Gowrie NSW
2022.06 - 2022.11
Key Worker and Special Education Teacher
Orange District Early Education Program
2021.08 - Current
OSHC Coordinator
Orange Anglican Grammar School
2021.01 - 2022.10
Bachelor Early Childhood Education - Education
Charles Sturt University
Diploma Early Childhood Education And Care - Education
Open Colleges
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