Anna Boston
Nawton,Hamilton
Summary
I pride myself on being an attentive, honest, and hard-working professional ECE teacher who is passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills.
I am familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced in providing nurturing environments conductive to learning.
My aim is to enhance physical, emotional, and social competence for all learners while working collaboratively with whānau, my work colleagues, and management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Team Leader
Busy Bees Te Rapa
Te Rapa, Hamilton
01.2024 - Current
- Lead and inspire a team of four teachers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing preschool learning environment.
- Mentor a student in training, promoting professional growth and development.
- Design and implement a play-based curriculum aligned with Te Whāriki (2017), ensuring the holistic development of all tamariki.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with whānau to support children's aspirations, and enhance learning outcomes.
- Demonstrate manaakitanga and ako principles, creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
- Uphold the highest professional standards in accordance with teaching standards guidelines, ensuring ethical and quality teaching practices.
- Collaborate with management, teaching staff, and community agencies with professionalism and integrity.
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all team activities.
- Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.
Preschool Team Leader
Curious Cubs City
Hamilton CBD, Hamilton
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Lead and inspire a team of four teachers fostering a collaborative and high performing preschool learning environment.
- Mentor a student in training, promoting professional growth and development.
- Design and implement a play-based curriculum aligned with Te Whāriki (2017), ensuring the holistic development of all tamariki.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with whānau to support children's aspirations, and enhance learning outcomes.
- Demonstrate maanakitanga and ako principles, creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
- Uphold the highest professional standards in accordance with teaching standards guidelines, ensuring ethical and quality teaching practices.
- Collaborate with management, teaching staff, and community agencies with professionalism and integrity.
- Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.
ECE Teacher
Our Place preschool
Dinsdale, Hamilton
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Implement a play-based curriculum aligned with Te Whāriki (2017), ensuring the holistic development of all children.
- Incorporate Christian and Catholic teaching and beliefs in curriculum planning.
- Making strong connections with St. Columba's school community as part of our faith-based community.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with whānau to support children's aspirations, and enhance learning outcomes.
- Uphold the highest professional standards in accordance with teaching standard guidelines, ensuring ethical and quality teaching practices.
- Collaborate with the teaching team and center owners with professionalism and integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) - Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Wintec
Hamilton, NZ02-2013
Skills
- Team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Play-based learning
- Overseeing daily activities
- Team motivation
- Workload management
- Curriculum design
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Giving constructive feedback
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Team Leader
Busy Bees Te Rapa
01.2024 - Current
Preschool Team Leader
Curious Cubs City
08.2019 - 02.2023
ECE Teacher
Our Place preschool
02.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) - Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Wintec
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