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Work History
Education
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TALISSA TASKOVSKI

Mill Park,VIC

Summary

Experienced Teacher with history of creating and implementing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational milestones through adaptive teaching methods. Demonstrates reliability and flexibility to meet changing classroom needs while maintaining strong organisational and communication skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Key Worker

Dear Minds - Sole Provider
02.2024 - Current
  • Provide support to children with disabilities or developmental delays and their families, acting as a central point of contact and coordinator of services.
  • Deliver therapeutic services on behalf of other allied health professionals by building trust and ensuring consistency for the child by being a familiar face providing most of their therapy services.
  • Work to build the capacity of families, implement therapeutic strategies, and ensure a coordinated approach to support the child's development across various settings.
  • Support children to engage socially and economically, with family and friends and create new social opportunities.

Teacher

Whittlesea YMCA Kindergarten
01.2019 - Current
  • Confidence in leading three- and four-year-old groups consisting of delivering quality care and education to a group of 33 children, including children with diverse needs and cultural backgrounds.
  • Developing program plans, creating individual learning plans, implementing strategies, reflecting and evaluating on children’s learning and development and critically reflecting on personal practice.
  • Provide effective leadership and implemented fortnightly supervisions with teachers and educators.
  • Clear communication between staff and additional assistants in a friendly and dynamic environment.
  • Regularly liaising with allied health professionals to enhance children’s skills and development.
  • Displaying a strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS and Child Safe Standards through everyday practice.
  • Completing necessary assessments and paperwork such as KIS applications and end of year transition statements in a timely manner.
  • Creating meaningful connections with families and ability to have sensitive conversations with families regarding their children’s learning and development.

Educator

Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre
06.2017 - 12.2019
  • Working alongside kindergarten teachers to develop, implement, and document children’s learning.
  • Ensuring children are provided with a welcoming and nurturing environment to learn and grow.

Educator

Whittlesea YMCA Creche & Occasional Care
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Creating, facilitating plans, and developing recreational activities for the engagement of children within these programs.

Relief Worker

Fawkner Kindergarten
02.2016 - 05.2018
  • Taking responsibility for the classroom and working with three- and four-year-old groups.
  • Facilitating daily tasks planned out by myself or other educators.
  • This was my first professional experience post-graduation and placement which enabled me to build foundational blocks to further develop my skillset within an early education setting.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Early Years

Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, Victoria
01-2017

VCE certificate -

Lalor North Secondary College
Lalor, VIC
01.2012

Certification

  • Whittlesea YMCA Leadership Excellence Acceleration Program 2025
  • Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Provide First Aid in an Education and Care (HLTAID012)
  • Provide CPR (HLTAID009)

Timeline

Key Worker

Dear Minds - Sole Provider
02.2024 - Current

Teacher

Whittlesea YMCA Kindergarten
01.2019 - Current

Educator

Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre
06.2017 - 12.2019

Educator

Whittlesea YMCA Creche & Occasional Care
05.2017 - 12.2018

Relief Worker

Fawkner Kindergarten
02.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Education - Early Years

Melbourne Polytechnic

VCE certificate -

Lalor North Secondary College
TALISSA TASKOVSKI