Grace Vatsilas
Happy Valley
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Green Leaves Early Learning Centre, adept in implementing effective educational programs and mentoring educators. Skilled in fostering relationships and multicultural awareness, I excel in enhancing curriculum development and professional growth. Achievements include leading critical reflection practices and advancing educators' professional skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Leader
Green Leaves Early Learning Centre
02.2024 - Current
- Having a strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS) and using this to develop and implement of an effective educational program in the service.
- Ensuring that the children's learning and development are guided by the learning outcomes of these approved frameworks.
- Collaborating with educators to provide curriculum direction and guidance, and supporting them to effectively implement the cycle of planning to further enhance their program and practices.
- Mentored new educators, sharing best practices and providing support and feedback.
- Engaging in ongoing critical reflection - assisting educators to understand and implement reflective practice and lead critical reflection to improve programs and practices
- Organising and implementing professional development for educators to further build a culture of inquiry, develop knowledge, reflect on practice and implement new ideas.
- Embracing educators’ strengths to develop professional skills and confidence.
Lead Educator
Lockley's Early Learning Centre
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Mentored new educators through their traineeships
- Implemented experiences in an emergent curriculum
- Documented and implemented full planning cycles for children
- Familiar with the Early Years Learning Framework & NQS
- Documented and reflected on the weekly curriculum
- Created and implemented room routines for educators
- Implemented centre policies and procedures
- Actively led the centres Reconciliation Action Plan
- Certified educator in day-to-day charge
- Communication with team members to ensure children's routines are carried out
- Welcome families and build connections with them
- Organise the room for special events
- Complete learning cycles and summative reports in a timely manner
- Complete daily floor book entries
- Write Facebook posts to document learning
- Organise transitions for children and complete the relevant paperwork
- Attend room leader meetings & staff meetings
- Engaged in personal reflection and set goals for myself each term
- Write the short term goals for the room each term
- Work collaboratively with team members to share ideas and gain feedback to improve the room
- Delegate tasks to team members
- Developed and implemented support plans for individual children
- Create a safe and nurturing environment for the children, based on positive relationships
Casual Educator
City West Child Care
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported educators in documentation and setting up active learning environments
- Formed relationships with children and families
- Participated in daily routines, i.e. meal times, nappy changes, general cleaning
- Attended staff meetings and contributed to discussions
- Flexible in working across the centre with all ages and stages of children
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Child Care Services Training
Adelaide, SA01.2023
Skills
- Highly responsible and organised
- Goal orientated
- Building relationships with children and families
- Caring and approachable
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Quick learner
- Multicultural Awareness
References
Cara Annetts
Director - Green Leaves South Plympton
0400 827 160
Krystin Kirk
Assistant Director - Green Leaves South Plympton
0448 028 550
Toni Aldridge
Assistant Director - Lockleys Early Learning Centre
0424 313 835
Marcia Richardson
Educator - Edge Early Learning Centre
0468 626 010
Certification
- HILTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
- Child Safe Environments Training
- Working with children check
- SIDS Training
- 'I'm Alert' Food Safety Training
- Drivers License
- Koori Curriculum's 'Planning for Progress' Webinar
Timeline
Educational Leader
Green Leaves Early Learning Centre
02.2024 - Current
Lead Educator
Lockley's Early Learning Centre
10.2019 - 01.2024
Casual Educator
City West Child Care
10.2019 - 03.2020
- HILTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
- Child Safe Environments Training
- Working with children check
- SIDS Training
- 'I'm Alert' Food Safety Training
- Drivers License
- Koori Curriculum's 'Planning for Progress' Webinar
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Child Care Services Training
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