Mary Ann Copeland
Sydney
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with experience in Montessori and early learning settings. Focused on creating safe, nurturing environments that promote independence and a love for learning. Committed to enhancing children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development through child-led practices. Aiming to leverage skills in a supportive early childhood center while pursuing professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Diploma Childhood Educator
Only About Children
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Applied play-based techniques to facilitate experiential learning activities for children.
- Engaged children through storytelling while guiding them in painting, drawing, and craft activities to enhance creativity and expression.
- Fostered nurturing environment to support children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with families to facilitate effective communication regarding children's progress and needs.
Diploma Educator Part Time
Ermington Early Learning Centre
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated engaging educational programs based on children's interests and developmental needs.
- Supported children's learning, wellbeing, and development in accordance with the approved learning framework.
- Completed observations, learning stories, and developmental documentation.
- Built positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Casual Early Childhood Educator
Glebe Montessori Academy
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Guided children in the use of Montessori materials (Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture).
- Encouraged independence in daily routines including eating, dressing, and personal care.
- Supported educators in setting up, maintaining, and restoring learning environments and materials.
- Built positive, responsive relationships with children to support emotional security and engagement.
Preschool and Grade School Teacher
King James Christian Learning Center
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for different needs.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play materials for children to explore and manipulate.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Junior Teacher
CLDH-EI
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Guided students in developing learning and study skills, enhancing their ability to achieve educational goals.
- Integrated discipline plan with targeted measures and lesson plans, fostering increased concentration, participation, and accountability among students.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Supreme Business College
Sydney, NSWCertificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Supreme Business College
Sydney, NSWProfessional Education - Education
Tarlac State University
PhilippinesBachelor of Arts - Communication
Tarlac State University
PhilippinesSkills
Demonstrates calm and patient
demeanor
Exhibits strong work ethic and
dedication
Adapts readily to changing
circumstances
Maintains a positive and constructive
outlook
Collaborates effectively in both team
and independent environments
Timeline
Casual Diploma Childhood Educator
Only About Children
10.2024 - 02.2026
Diploma Educator Part Time
Ermington Early Learning Centre
10.2024 - 05.2025
Casual Early Childhood Educator
Glebe Montessori Academy
05.2022 - 09.2024
Preschool and Grade School Teacher
King James Christian Learning Center
11.2019 - 02.2022
Junior Teacher
CLDH-EI
05.2019 - 10.2019
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Supreme Business College
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Supreme Business College
Professional Education - Education
Tarlac State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Tarlac State University