I am a dedicated Early Childhood Educator with a fine art background. I enjoy creating engaging, hands-on activities that foster children's creativity, social and emotional development, and physical well-being. I love collaborating with teams to develop innovative learning experiences and to support creative exploration in young learners. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) with Honours and additional teaching-support qualifications, and I am eager to apply my art and education skills to enriching programs for children and school communities.…

Victoria Pearce

I am a dedicated Early Childhood Educator with a fine art background. I enjoy creating engaging, hands-on activities that foster children's creativity, social and emotional development, and physical well-being. I love collaborating with teams to develop innovative learning experiences and to support creative exploration in young learners. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) with Honours and additional teaching-support qualifications, and I am eager to apply my art and education skills to enriching programs for children and school communities.…

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I am a dedicated Early Childhood Educator with a fine art background. I enjoy creating engaging, hands-on activities that foster children’s creativity, social and emotional development, and physical well-being. I love collaborating with teams to develop innovative learning experiences and to support creative exploration in young learners.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) with Honours and additional teaching-support qualifications, and I am eager to apply my art and education skills to enriching programs for children and school communities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Educator at Mount Tarcoola Primary School
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted in the Pre-primary classroom; ran small group activities; supported literacy activities; facilitated play and creative thinking.
Assistant Educator / Pre-Primary Assistant at Mount Tarcoola Primary School
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted one morning a week in the Pre-primary classroom; Ran one of the small group activities during small group rotations; Assisted with literacy activities; Facilitated play and creative thinking.
Educator at Wanslea Early Learning and Development
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Helped provide a safe and stimulating environment for school-aged children; assisted the Supervising Officer to develop, implement and evaluate programs; encouraged creative and cognitive development; communicated effectively with children, families and colleagues; observed records and reflective practice; ensured health, safety and welfare.
Educator at Wanslea Early Learning and Development
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Helped to provide a safe and stimulating environment; Assisted Supervising Officer to develop, implement and evaluate programs; Encouraged creative and cognitive development of children; Responded to the needs of children; Maintained health, safety and welfare.
Educator at Mulberry Tree
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Interacted positively with the children; Facilitated opportunities for learning and development; Gave children individual attention and reassurance; Responded to the needs of children; Encouraged creative thinking and problem solving; Assisted with literacy activities; Supported children in decision making and in their social and emotional development; Cooperated with other staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Honours) First Class Honours at Curtin University of Technology
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Certificate III in School Based Education Support at Central Regional TAFE
February 5, 2024 - February 5, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) at Curtin University of Technology
February 2, 2006 - December 31, 2012
Certificate III in Children’s Services at Australia-International Institute of Workplace Training
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) Firat Class Honours
July 1, 2013 - November 20, 2014
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
February 27, 2006 - November 22, 2012
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
February 5, 2024 - December 4, 2024
Certificate III in Children's Services
February 2, 2012 - November 2, 2012
Department of Communities Child Protection Mandatory Reporter Training
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2026
Asthma First Aid
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
Allergy Awareness Training
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
I’m Alert Food Safety Training
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2026
Sunsmart Training
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2026
Circle of Security Parenting Program
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2026
Nurturing Play through Peak Performance
January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2026
Ways of Working Aboriginal Cultural Awareness
January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2026
Pilbara Women in Leadership Masterclass
March 2, 2016 - March 3, 2016

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization
    Escape

    A short story based on my lived experience of bipolar affective disorder and generalized anxiety disorder that I submitted for a writing competition through Bunbury Libraries in partnership with Curtin University, Western Australia.

    The Rainbow Whistling Ducks
    The story of the Rainbow Whistling Ducks to explain mental illness and recovery in an age-appropriate way for 8 - 10 year olds.…
    The Rainbow Whistling Ducks
    A story to explain mental illness and recovery in an age-appropriate way for 8 - 10-year-olds.…
    The Rainbow Whistling Ducks
    A story to describe mental illness and recovery in an age appropriate way for 6 - 8-year-olds.…
    The Rainbow Whistling Ducks
    A children's book explaining mental illness, specifically bipolar affective disorder and anxiety in an age-appropriate way for 4-year-olds.…
    The Rainbow Whistling Ducks
    An illustrated children's book written for my daughter, then 4 years old. The Rainbow Whistling Ducks aims to explain mental illness, specifically Bipolar Affective Disorder and anxiety in an age appropriate way. In 2024 I rewrote the book, using the same illustrations appropriate for 5 - 8 year olds and a third version for 9 - 10/11 year olds.…