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Sophea Nhan

Lead Educator
Noosaville

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Lead Educator at Appleberries, recognized for enhancing student engagement and fostering creativity through innovative play-based learning. Proven leadership in mentoring new teachers and effective parent-teacher communication, while implementing tailored strategies for children with special needs. Committed to creating a safe and enriching environment that promotes holistic development. Experienced with curriculum development, student engagement, and instructional leadership. Utilizes collaborative strategies to build effective educational teams and improve academic performance. Track record of enhancing learning environments through innovative teaching methods and strategic planning.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lead Educator

Appleberries Early Childhood Education Service
Noosaville, Queensland
03.2025 - Current
  • Develop and implement weekly play-based plans aligned with EYLF
  • Conduct daily risk assessments, health checks, and safety inspections of the learning environment
  • Liaise with parents via meetings and written summaries to report on child's progress and wellbeing
  • Viewed as a leader within the school community by consistently demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of the role – from interactions with colleagues to parent-teacher conferences.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.

Early Childhood Educator

APPLEBERRIES EARLY EDUCATION SERVICE
Noosaville, Queensland
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Delivered daily care and facilitated play-based learning activities for groups of 10-15 children
  • Supervised meal times, nap routines, and outdoor play to maintain safety and well-being
  • Observed, recorded, and reported on individual developmental milestones.
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.

Private Tutor

Nova Language School Service
Battambang, Cambodia
11.2018 - 03.2022
  • Tutor English-speaking students in the Khmer language
  • Assist when they have learning difficulties
  • Create and maintain an enjoyable learning environment
  • Recognize areas of improvement and help them get better.

Coordinator and Language Teacher

Ptea Teuk Dong
Battambang, Cambodia
07.2018 - 03.2022
  • Communicate with donors and the management team about various projects
  • Coordinate team building program and assist with an education program
  • Develop teaching techniques and mentor15 staff
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.

Education

Diploma - Diploma in Early Childhood Education

TAFE Queensland
Queensland, Australia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English For Education

University of Management And Economics
Battambang, Cambodia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Banking And Finance

Regional Polytechnic Institution Techo Sen
Battambang
07.2017

Skills

Student engagement

Educational leadership

Parent-teacher communication

Project-based learning

Classroom management

Problem-solving

Time management

Active listening

Clear communication

Flexibility and adaptability

Certification

[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Lead Educator

Appleberries Early Childhood Education Service
03.2025 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

APPLEBERRIES EARLY EDUCATION SERVICE
01.2024 - 02.2025

Private Tutor

Nova Language School Service
11.2018 - 03.2022

Coordinator and Language Teacher

Ptea Teuk Dong
07.2018 - 03.2022

Diploma - Diploma in Early Childhood Education

TAFE Queensland
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English For Education

University of Management And Economics
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Banking And Finance

Regional Polytechnic Institution Techo Sen
Sophea NhanLead Educator