Amanda Ross
Papakura,New Zealand
Summary
Kia Ora. I have a passion for working with tamariki and have done for as long as I have known. I have a bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education which I completed through New Zealand Tertiary College.
I completed my degree in 2017 and then completed my registration in 2020. I also renewed my First Aid Certificate at the beginning of 2022.
I have a love of learning and have recently completed a certificate in Tikanga Maori which has deepened my understanding of carrying out tikanga practices within all settings including early childhood centres. This provided with a clearer understanding of Te Tiriti Waitangi and the ability incorporate te reo Maori me nga tikanga Maori into everyday practices in a more competent and natural way.
I have a strong understanding and knowledge of Te Whariki and implementing and interweaving the living document into every day practices, planning for and with the children and learning stories. I am a strong team player and work well with all people of mixed ethnic groups, ages and backgrounds. I am also able to confidently work on my own independently.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Teacher
Discoveries Educare/ AO Kids Papakura
Papakura, Auckland
08.2022 - Current
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Attended professional development workshops to improve teaching skills.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods including discrete trial training, verbal behavior, naturalistic teaching, pivotal response training, incidental teaching.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Enforced safety regulations while encouraging personal responsibility among children regarding safety protocols.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Document and plan and evaluate learning outcomes for all children.
Qualified Early Childhood Teacher
Inspire Early Learning Centre
Papakura, Auckland
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Establishing and maintaining reciprocal relationships with children, whanau and colleagues.
- Commitment to providing all children with an rich and quality learning experiences.
- Programme planning and learning stories.
- Supervision and engagement with children.
- Providing positive behaviour strategies for children.
Qualified Early Childhood Teacher
Kids Count Education Centres
Papakura, Auckland
01.2013 - 08.2020
- Establishing and maintaining reciprocal relationships with children, whanau and colleagues.
- Commitment to providing all children with an rich and quality learning experiences.
- Programme planning and learning stories.
- Supervision and engagement with children.
- Providing positive behaviour strategies for children.
- Ability to maintain and carry out teacher ratios.
- Carrying out safety requirements on the van, ensuring that children are safely in their seats.
- Positions included: Volunteered as a student, Van custodian, Teacher assistant, Qualified Early Childhood Teacher.
Education
Certificate - Tikanga Maori
<ul><li>Te Wananga</li><li>Aotearoa</li></ul>
12.2020
Course - Providing children with positive behaviour strategies
Incredible Years Course
02.2019
Bachelor Degree - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
12.2016
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Learning assessment
- Child safety supervision
- Positive behavior strategies
- Workplace safety adherence
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Creativity in teaching
- Cultural competency
- Professional development
- Documentation and record keeping
- Special needs support
- Activity planning
- Child engagement
- Language development
- Materials sourcing
- Multicultural education
- Music and movement
- Child assessment
- Toileting and feeding
- Excellent classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Age-appropriate assessment
References
- Alisha Smith, Kids Count Education (Head Teacher in over 2’s now 2ic at Weymouth branch), 0210681480
- Cathy Dobbs, Kids Count Education (Head Teacher in under 2’s), 0212944891
- Nicole Vilisoni, Qualified Teacher at Inspire, 021999156
Affiliations
- Baking,
- Walking,
- Family-Orientated,
Accomplishments
- Receiving my Bachelors,
- Certificate in Tikanga Maori
- NCEA level 1
- NCEA level 2
Certification
- Bachelor in Early Childhood Education.
- Certificate in Tikanga Maori
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Qualified Teacher
Discoveries Educare/ AO Kids Papakura
08.2022 - Current
Qualified Early Childhood Teacher
Inspire Early Learning Centre
08.2020 - 08.2022
Qualified Early Childhood Teacher
Kids Count Education Centres
01.2013 - 08.2020
Certificate - Tikanga Maori
<ul><li>Te Wananga</li><li>Aotearoa</li></ul>
Course - Providing children with positive behaviour strategies
Incredible Years Course
Bachelor Degree - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
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