Tess Crossland
Torquay,VIC
Summary
Highly experienced, motivated and passionate Early Childhood Professional with a positive outlook. Well developed contemporary pedagogy, leadership and relationship building skills have been used to build community relations. I have a genuine passion for high quality education for all children and enjoy collaborating with and supporting teachers and educators.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
City of Greater Geelong
Grovedale, Victoria
01.2015 - Current
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities to enhance children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth.
- Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
- Facilitated positive interactions between children by modeling appropriate behavior.
- Extensive work with culturally and linguistically diverse children and families, including new immigrants and refugee families.
- Established a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in my care.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in all areas of development.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning through stimulating materials and resources.
- Utilized effective communication strategies with both staff members and families regarding individual student needs or concerns.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to ensure a safe environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create an engaging program that met the diverse needs of all learners.
- Adhered strictly to policies related to child abuse prevention as mandated by state law.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC01-2012
Diploma of Children's Services -
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, VIC01-2007
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Lorne P-12 College
Lorne, VIC01-2002
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Language development
- Child development expertise
- Excellent classroom management
- Compliance standards
- Group and individual instruction
- Extensive experience working with CALD families
- Child assessment
Certification
- Sunshine Circles Training completed in 2023
- Up to date Level 2 First Aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training
- Epilepsy training
- Current VIT registration
- Full drivers license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
City of Greater Geelong
01.2015 - Current
- Sunshine Circles Training completed in 2023
- Up to date Level 2 First Aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training
- Epilepsy training
- Current VIT registration
- Full drivers license
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -
Deakin University
Diploma of Children's Services -
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Lorne P-12 College
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