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Manu Okena

Manu Okena

Cairns,QLD

Summary

Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Proactive and caring worker with more then 10 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Dedicated Educator that provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher (ECT)

Redlynch Daycare Centre
01.2018 - Current
  • Deliver the Queensland Kindergarten Program for the preschool children preparing them for school
  • Meet with education professionals to plan and implement strategies for children with additional needs in the preschool room
  • Mentor colleagues and educators-in-training as Education Leader
  • Mentor student teachers from James Cook University on placements
  • Provide support for educators studying for their Diploma/Cert 111 in childcare education
  • Write the monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Centre Director.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Organized special events like holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
  • Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.

Classroom Teacher/ Cluster Leader/Mentor

International Education Agency (IEA)
01.2004 - 01.2017
  • Taught in several schools in the IEA – Gordon, Tabubil, Alotau and Vanimo International school
  • Collected student performance data to inform planning
  • Prepared term and weekly planning, planning relevant activities and create resources for teaching and learning
  • Organised and coordinated events for the junior cluster, e.g
  • Mother’s and Father’s Day, Junior Cluster Musical Plan
  • Provided support to teachers for teaching and learning programs and activities
  • Provided support for Positive Behaviour Learning for teachers
  • Assisted and supported inductees working at the IEA
  • Supervised weekend sports and shared resources and ideas with teachers
  • My classroom was a model classroom within the school and for IEA School Principals and teachers from other IEA schools.

Classroom Teacher

Wardstrip Primary School
01.1997 - 01.2003
  • Taught grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Year 7 Social Science Media Teacher for two years and seven months
  • Produced short-term and long-term programs for Pilot Schools for the Media class
  • Demonstration Teacher for the In-service College for three consecutive years.

Education

Bachelor in Education (Early Childhood) -

Queensland University of Technology - Australia

Diploma in Primary Education -

Madang Teacher’s College – Papua New Guinea

Skills

  • MS Windows
  • Internet Explorer
  • MS Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
  • Activity Planning
  • Head Start Programs
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Organization
  • Child Development
  • Special Needs Support
  • Differentiated Instruction

Training and Certificates

  • Fully Registered QLD Teacher with Queensland College of Teachers
  • Certificate in Senior First Aid & CPR
  • Asthma and Anaphylaxis
  • Food Handling
  • Child Protection
  • Children in Transition: Strategies for Supporting Children of Divorce & Separation
  • Certificate - How to write an exceeding quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
  • Spotlight on Innovative Play: Strategies for encouraging creative in children
  • Certificate - First Response/ Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Professional Development in behaviour strategies
  • Certificate – Communicating with families during COVID – 19
  • Professional Development in Supporting children emotionally through COVID – 19
  • Certificate of Acknowledgement on completed an eLearning course in Infection Control Training – COVID 19
  • Professional Development in Inclusion Education
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Mentoring in the IEA Induction program
  • Professional Development in Teaching the 3 Part Lesson
  • Professional Development in Literacy
  • Professional Development in Learning Culture
  • Professional Development in Positive Behaviour Learning
  • Certificate of Successful IEA Induction program, 2003
  • Certificate of participation in connecting the pieces: Classroom Assessment in Action
  • Certificate Training of Peer Education
  • Certificate of Achievement for completing the AusAid Introductory Academic Program
  • Certificate of Registration as an IEA Teacher
  • Certificate of participation in the IEA Teacher Induction Program
  • Certificate of Basic Power Point Training Course
  • Certificate of Appreciation to First Social Science Grade 7 Media teacher
  • Certificate of completion workshop of the Third Implementation Workshop for the Curriculum Modules for the Pacific School ‘Climate Change and Sea Level’
  • Certificate of achievement for completing the QUT AusAid Program

Timeline

Preschool Teacher (ECT)

Redlynch Daycare Centre
01.2018 - Current

Classroom Teacher/ Cluster Leader/Mentor

International Education Agency (IEA)
01.2004 - 01.2017

Classroom Teacher

Wardstrip Primary School
01.1997 - 01.2003

Bachelor in Education (Early Childhood) -

Queensland University of Technology - Australia

Diploma in Primary Education -

Madang Teacher’s College – Papua New Guinea

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