For the past eight years I have been the Head Teacher in the under two's room at Butterfly Preschool. I created a wonderful safe, caring and respectful environment for all children and their families. I am an attentive and caring professional teacher who is passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. I am familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing and fun environments conducive to positive learning outcomes.
Work History
Head Teacher Caterpillar Room
Butterfly Preschool
New Plymouth, New Zealand
I designed the environment and created appropriate policies and procedures for the Caterpillar room.
I established excellent relationships with all children and their families enabling open and effective two way communication.
Provided leadership in creating a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration.
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
I organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
I created child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote infant and toddler's learning and development.
I prepared and maintained the Caterpillar room environment ensuring it was appropriate for infant and toddler's learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Head Teacher Under two's
Bubbles Early Learning Center
New Plymouth , New Zealand
Prior to Butterfly Preschool, I worked at Bubbles, first as a reliever and then student, and worked my way up to head teacher after gaining my early childhood qualifications
I was employed at Bubbles for thirteen years and left because the opportunity to develop my own space at Butterfly Preschool was an excellent way to further challenge myself and advance my career.
I facilitated the development of effective curriculum plans that meet the needs of individual children.
I provided guidance and direction to teachers snd student's in order to maintain high standards of teaching excellence.
Education
Batchelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) -
University of Canterbury
01.2009
Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) -
University of Canterbury
01.2008
Skills
Establishing excellence relationships
Building partnerships with families
Curriculum Implementation
Reliable and punctual
Flexible and adaptive
Written documentation to a high standard
Knowlegable in Internal Evaluation
Excellent communication
Sparetime
I recently moved to Melbourne with my partner Brendan, we are excited to be traveling together and exploring a new country. I have two adult son's, Morgan and Braden. In my spare time, I enjoy socializing with friends and looking after my new collection of house plants. I love meeting people from new cultures, learning about new countries, and dream of traveling a lot more.
Philosophy
My personal philosophy is based on kindness and respect. I believe building positive relationships with children and their families is of the utmost importance for a child's successful early childhood journey. Developing a child's sense of belonging and well-being will enable them to become inquisitive, take risks, and explore in a safe environment.