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Tina Collins

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Teacher

Toowong State School
Toowong, QLD
01.2023 - Current
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Developed and implemented curriculum that was age-appropriate for prep students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on individual student abilities.
  • Empowered students with lessons on setting realistic goals and advocating for needs.
  • Engaged parents by providing periodic updates on their child's academic progress.
  • Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
  • Instructed students on how to interact with peers in an appropriate manner.
  • Utilized technology as a tool for instruction, assessment, and communication with families.
  • Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans.
  • Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
  • Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
  • Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
  • Created engaging activities that promoted critical thinking skills in young learners.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop innovative teaching strategies tailored to each student's needs.

Pre-Primary Teacher/Centre Director

Milton Road Children's Centre
Auchenflower, Q
01.2015 - 12.2025

Prep Teacher

Wavell Height State School
Wavell Heights, QLD
01.2022 - 12.2022

Primary School Teacher

Wavell Heights State School
Wavell Heights, QLD
01.2016 - 12.2022
  • Year 1 and 2 Classroom Teacher

Centre Director

Milton Road Children's Centre
Auchenflower, QLD
01.2015 - 12.2015

Education

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood - Education

Griffith University
QLD
12-2015

Bachelor of Child And Family Studies - Education

Griffith University
QLD
12-2013

Advance Diploma of Education And Care - Education

ACCCO
Brisbane, QLD
03-2002

Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Education

TAFE QLD
QLD
12-1996

Accomplishments

  • Currently progressing towards Senior Teacher

Timeline

Prep Teacher

Toowong State School
01.2023 - Current

Prep Teacher

Wavell Height State School
01.2022 - 12.2022

Primary School Teacher

Wavell Heights State School
01.2016 - 12.2022

Pre-Primary Teacher/Centre Director

Milton Road Children's Centre
01.2015 - 12.2025

Centre Director

Milton Road Children's Centre
01.2015 - 12.2015

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood - Education

Griffith University

Bachelor of Child And Family Studies - Education

Griffith University

Advance Diploma of Education And Care - Education

ACCCO

Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Education

TAFE QLD

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