Educational Philosophy
As a life-long learner and educator, passionate about Early Years Learning and The Arts, I am committed to multi-disciplinary, play-based, inquiry-directed learning that recognizes the strengths and abilities of each child and is attentive to their individual needs and differences; that celebrates their cultural diversity and promotes empathy, generosity, inclusivity and respect.
I am inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to education and embrace the image of the child as an active, competent, curious being, capable of speaking many languages to express thoughts, ideas, opinions and emotions concerning themselves and the world. I believe that the questions and interests of children should power curriculum and believe in creating learning environments where learning is led by the imagination, creativity and natural expressiveness of the child. I am passionate about integrating The Arts, linking experiences through multidisciplinary teaching and learning.
I choose to be authentic, collaborative and supportive in my interactions with others and believe that tolerance, compassion, kindness and generosity can change the world.
Education
2010 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) with Distinction, Printmaking, RMIT, Melbourne
2003 Diploma of Visual Art, Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Victoria
1980 Diploma of Teaching (Primary), Hartley CAE, Adelaide, S.A
Experience
Teaching
2019 Artist-in-Residence, Investigator College, Victor Harbour, S.A. (Reception)
2014 Artist-in-Residence, St Bernards Primary School, Coburg, Melbourne (Prep-6)
2014 Tutor and Lecturer, ‘Arts and Education’, Victoria University,
(Pre-service Summer School)
2013 Tutor and Lecturer, ‘Arts and Education’ Victoria University
(Pre-service teachers)
2013 Artist-in-Residence, St Peters Early Learning Centre, Toorak (3-5yrs)
2010/11 Education Volunteer, Heide Museum of Modern Art,
Education Unit, Melbourne
200/7 Specialist Art, Primary, Donvale Christian College, Melbourne (Prep – Year 6)
2004 Primary Classroom, Laburnum Primary School, Blackburn, Melbourne (Year 4)
1998/00 Specialist Music, Donvale Christian College, Melbourne (Year 1 – Year 6)
1996/97 Specialist Music, Blackburn Primary School, Melbourne (Prep – Year 6)
1996/97 Tutor, ‘Movement and Music’ The Avenue Neighborhood House, Melbourne
(3 - 5yrs)
1990/91 Specialist Music, Palmyra Primary School, Perth, W.A. (Pre-primary – Year 7)
1988 Specialist Music, East Fremantle Primary School, Perth, W.A.
(Pre-primary – Year 7)
1982/86 Primary Classroom, OLHC Catholic Primary School, Whyalla, S.A.
(Prep – Year 3)
1981 Primary Classroom, St. Teresa’s Primary School, Brighton, S.A. (Prep)
Musical Director/ Director
2005/07 Donvale Christian College Primary Musical Production, Vic
1997 Blackburn Primary School Christmas Concert, Vic.
1989 Palmyra Primary School Production, W.A.
1988 East Fremantle Primary School Production, W.A.
1985/86 OLHC Primary School, Christmas Concert, S.A.
Contact
lindy@lindyyeates.com
Melbourne, Australia