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Catherine Mclean

Christchurch,Christchurch

Summary

Caring Early Childhood Educator with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for teaching students vital skills for development and future success. Successful in building strong teacher-student relationships using upbeat attitude, patience, and personable communication. Effective in working diligently to meet project deadlines on time. Adaptable in coordinating with peers on team projects as well as working independently to achieve goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Home grown kids
Burwood
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
  • Planned field trips such as visits to local parks, museums, libraries for educational purposes.
  • Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
  • Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

. Developed individual learning outcomes in line with our curriculum (Te Whariki).

Early Childhood Teacher

Happy Feet Lake Terrace
Burwood
08.2010 - 08.2022
  • Worked as part of a team to provide safe stage appropriate curriculum for tamariki based on individual and room needs.
  • Created individual learning outcomes.
  • Health and safety.
  • Planning
  • PD
  • first aid

Education

Early Childhood Education

NZTC
Christchurch

Skills

  • Individualized support
  • Special needs education
  • Motor Skill Development
  • Developmental needs
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Classroom Management
  • Arts and crafts

Affiliations

  • Walking
  • camping holidays
  • Reading
  • biking
  • crochet
  • family time

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Home grown kids
07.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Teacher

Happy Feet Lake Terrace
08.2010 - 08.2022

Early Childhood Education

NZTC
Catherine Mclean