VICKY LAU
Wilson,WA
Summary
Friendly and energetic Early Childhood Teacher with five years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Seeds ELC&C
11.2018 - Current
- Deliver Kindergarten Program according to Western Australian Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Student Teacher (0-3 years old)
Technology Park Education and Care Centre
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Documented children’s development with a range of assessment technique
- Explored children to variety of activities that reinforce the learning area focus on fine motor skills, gross motor skills, oral language, listening skills, cause and effect relationship, hands-eye coordination and the importance of taking turn with peers
- Implementation of the Early Years Leaning Framework into practice and documentation such as learning stories.
Student Teacher (Pre-primary)
Roleystone Community College (Primary)
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with Pre-Primary teaching team to develop forward planning documents
- Documented and assessed students using different effective assessment strategies
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Student Teacher(Year 2)
Aquinas College Junior School
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Individualized lessons according to students’ interests, strengths and needs.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behaviour, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Private Music Tutor
Self-Employed
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Worked with students ranging in ages between 4-11 to further develop an understanding and appreciation for music
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
Pharmacist Assistant
Manning Pharmacy and Forrestfield Pharmacy
11.2012 - 02.2013
- Receive prescriptions and communicate required medications to pharmacist
- Assist pharmacist with drug preparation and stock inventory.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
- Answered customer phone calls to address questions and provide assistance with prescriptions.
- Typed and printed out prescription and medication labels.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Education - Early Childhood Studies
Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley Campus
Mount Lawley, WA01.2018
Graduate Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education
Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley Campus
Mount Lawley, WA11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Statistics, Music Studies
University of Western Australia
Crawley, WA06.2016
Western Australia Universities’ Foundation Program -
Canning College
Bentley, WA11.2011
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Classroom Organization
- Specializing in Piano
- Perfect Pitch
- Live Music Performances
Registration
Full Teacher Registration with TRBWA- 33105779
Professional Development
First Aid Certificate, 2023
Extracurricular Activities
School Choir Vice President and Pianist, St. Anthony High School, St. Anne High School (Malaysia),
- Train and teach singers with different voice types group (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass) Organized meeting time Accompaniment pianist,
- First runner-up state competition award
Certification
- Working with Children Check- expires in 2026
- Piano ABRSM Grade 8
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Malay
Limited Working
Hobbies
Cooking
Crafts
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Seeds ELC&C
11.2018 - Current
Student Teacher (0-3 years old)
Technology Park Education and Care Centre
01.2018 - 01.2018
Student Teacher (Pre-primary)
Roleystone Community College (Primary)
10.2017 - 11.2017
Student Teacher(Year 2)
Aquinas College Junior School
05.2017 - 06.2017
Private Music Tutor
Self-Employed
07.2015 - 01.2019
Pharmacist Assistant
Manning Pharmacy and Forrestfield Pharmacy
11.2012 - 02.2013
Graduate Certificate in Education - Early Childhood Studies
Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley Campus
Graduate Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education
Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley Campus
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Statistics, Music Studies
University of Western Australia
Western Australia Universities’ Foundation Program -
Canning College
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