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Stacey Kirkman

Newcastle

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse play based learning and learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive, adaptable and motivated with strong desire to promote children's potential. Offering 14 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with staff, students and caregivers.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Waratah Public School Preschool
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced student learning and sense of wellbeing by establishing an inclusive learning environment that incorporates and promotes play, creativity, individual interests, loose parts and independence.
  • Provided individualized support to children based on trauma informed practice and the belief that behaviour is a form of communication and connecting with the child before redirecting or reflecting on behaviour.
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and boundaries as well as consistent routines and rituals and promoting kindness amongst the children.
  • Implemented individual and group planning cycles incorporating the EYLF2.0
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress, development and wow moments.
  • Promoted early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.

Early Childhood Educator

Variety Of Preschool And Day Care Settings
01.2019 - 12.2020

Early Childhood Educator

Raymond Terrace Early Education Centre
01.2010 - 12.2018

Education

Bachelor of Education - Education (Early Childhood)

Swinburne University
Melbourne, VIC
11.2019

Skills

  • Producing safe and inviting learning environments
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Creative Art Instruction
  • Progress Reporting
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Provocations

Refernces

Rebecca Dodds (work place supervisor) 0412573470 rebecca.dodds5@det.nsw.edu.au 

Susan Ward (colleague) 0400375141 susan.l.ward@det.nsw.edu.au

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

Waratah Public School Preschool
01.2019 - 12.2023

Early Childhood Educator

Variety Of Preschool And Day Care Settings
01.2019 - 12.2020

Early Childhood Educator

Raymond Terrace Early Education Centre
01.2010 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Education - Education (Early Childhood)

Swinburne University
Stacey Kirkman