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Tiffany Kavatziklis

Roxburgh Park

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and emotional, and learning skills. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.


Experience in working in a client-centred approach in identifying potential disabilities in clients and working with disabled individuals to develop successful implementations and therapy plans. Knowledgeable and experienced background in delivering patient-focused care to improve daily living tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and progress evaluation. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving in clinical settings. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Key Worker/ Early Childhood Intervention Therapist

Everyday Independence
01.2023 - Current
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
  • Designed and carried out individualised therapy plans for participates with Intellectual Disability (ID), Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Global Developmental Delay (GDD).
  • Capacity built participants and their support network on effective strategies, empowering them to progress towards their goals independently outside of therapy sessions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal achievement of outcomes.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to support recommended approach for the most impactful therapy for individual participants.
  • Mentored new therapists through 1:1 supervision meetings and case consultations in order to support their professional development within the field.
  • Promoted early intervention strategies among paediatric populations at risk for developmental delays impacting abilities.
  • Advocated for participants with impairments/ delays in school settings, collaborating closely with teachers to create inclusive learning environments.
  • Wrote reports detailing interventions and student achievements.

Kindergarten Teacher/Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Matrix Early Learning
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and external professionals to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments, reports and observations.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
  • Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.

Early Childhood Educator

High St Early Learning and Kinder
11.2015 - 11.2019
  • Established, maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
  • Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Early Years

Melbourne Polytechnic
Preston, VIC
05.2019

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Lalor North Secondary College
Lalor, VIC
10.2013

Skills

  • Intervention Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Time Management
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning

Certification

  • Bachelor of Education (Early Years)
  • VIT Registration for Early Years and Primary
  • Working with Children's Check (WWCC), until Jan 2027
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check

References

  • Hina Iftikha, Assistant Educator, Matrix Early Learning Centre, 0430 059 142, hinaiftikhar@outlook.com
  • Breanna Wharton, Team Leader, Everyday Independence, 0413 137 462, Breew@everydayind.com.au

Timeline

Key Worker/ Early Childhood Intervention Therapist

Everyday Independence
01.2023 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher/Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Matrix Early Learning
11.2019 - 12.2022

Early Childhood Educator

High St Early Learning and Kinder
11.2015 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Education - Early Years

Melbourne Polytechnic

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Lalor North Secondary College

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