career objective

dedicated early childhood education and development specialist eager to contribute superior communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills toward supporting a progressive organisation as a driven and productive team member

profile

ø  offer numerous years of early childhood education experience in developing and applying strategies to meet the diverse academic, intellectual, and social needs of children

ø  extensive experience working with children with varying levels of ability, including gifted and at-risk children; practical background developing customized plans for students

ø  create innovative solutions to help students develop everyday living skills and work on behaviour modification; provide training and support to ensure consistent application of approaches

ø  collaborate with school faculty, program staff, and family members to achieve goals

ø  proactively monitor child performance and progress; maintain detailed records, prepare reports, present portfolios, and serve as liaison for other program staff and parents

ø  dynamic communication and listening skills crucial to building productive relationships

ø  demonstrated ability to work in high-pressure environments and quickly adapt to changing needs

professional experience

wembley downs primary school, perth, wa                                                                                     1998 c 2010
kindergarten teacher

beechboro primary school, perth, wa                                                                                             1991 c 1994
pre- primary teacher

osborne park primary school, perth, wa                                                                                         1983 c 1986
pre-primary teacher

picton primary school, bunbury, wa                                                                                                1982 c 1983
pre-primary teacher

education

churchlands college, perth, wa                                                                                                                  1981
early childhood teaching diploma

 

~ professional development ~

bringing phonological awareness alive                                                                                                       2010
challenging behaviour workshop                                                                                                               2010
preventing literacy difficulties                                                                                                                    2009
st. john first aid course                                                                                                                           2007
writing, number and investigating                                                                                                               2007

reggio emilia workshop                                                                                                                            2007
early childhood directions                                                                                                                        2007
science professional learning, scitech                                                                                                       2006
science workshop, curtin university                                                                                                           2006
2 day workshop in autism, autism association                                                                                          2003
begin with gym                                                                                                                                          2003
giftedness in early childhood                                                                                                                     2003
letterland workshop                                                                                                                                  2001