Claire Longley
Nukuhau,Taupo
Summary
I'm a qualified and experienced teacher who has worked in a variety of teaching settings.
I enjoy being part of a hard working, motivated team who has the best interests of children at heart.
I'm super passionate about children having the opportunity to lead their own play and empowering them to be curious and independent learners.
I value working in partnership with parents and enjoy sharing with whanau, children's milestones and magic moments with them.
I believe myself to be a kind and nurturing teacher who loves being part of children's learning and development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified ECE Teacher
Taupo Kids Community
Town Centre, Taupo
10.2022 - Current
- During the last 18 months I have taught at a mixed age, community based centre at Taupo Kids Community.
- Over the last 6 months I have predominantly worked with the older children in the Tuakana Room implementing a Be School Ready Programme.
- My most recent personal growth cycle has focused on planning and assessment.
Best Start Totara Street
Best Start
Tauhara, Taupo
01.2024 - 10.2024
- During my time at Best Start Totara Street I worked in the under 2's environment.
- I introduced and implemented intentional teaching boards to help support children in working towards their individual learning goals.
- Whilst I was employed at Totara Street I redesigned the templates used for children's IDP's so that they were more parent friendly and concise.
Bonny Babes Helensvale
Bonny Babes
Helensvale, Gold Coast
01.2009 - 06.2024
- I was employed in the 3-4 year old room as the qualified teacher, at an early learning centre on the Gold Coast, Australia. I worked here for a short time before returning to Australia with my young family.
Nursery Teacher
St Peter's School
Wapping, East London, UK
01.2007 - 07.2007
- I was employed as the nursery teacher within a school setting in East London UK
- I was the nursery teacher at St Peters and responsible for supporting a teaching assistant and a nursery nurse to help deliver an early childhood curriculum for 3-4 year olds.
Kindergarten Teacher at Tairangi Kindergarten
Wellington Region Free Kindergarten Association
Porirua, Wellington
05.1998 - 12.2006
- I started my teaching career as a beginning teacher employed by the Wellington Region Free Kindergarten Association.
- I taught at a small two teacher kindergarten in Porirua Wellington for seven years, working predominantly with children who had english as a second language from both Maori and pacifica communities.
Education
Diploma of Teaching ECE - ECE
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ02-2006
Bachelor of Education - ECE
Victoria University
Wellington, NZ02-1997
Skills
- Working with children from diverse cultures
- Planning and assessment
- Documenting children's learning through learning stories
- Extending on learning through children's interests
- Setting up provocations for children to support their learning
- I believe in empowering children to become independent learners through a child led programme
Accomplishments
- During my time at Best Start Totara Street I was nominated by a parent for an Unsung Hero Award.
- I have been a fully registered teacher since August 2000. My teacher registration number is 208991 and I have a full practicing certificate, category one that is valid until 28.3.2026
- I have a current First Aid Certificate which was renewed in April 2023
Affiliations
* Lesley French - Manager at Best Start Totara Street - Ph O27 279 6905 or email totara.manager@best-start.org
*Natalie Cross - Previous Manager at Taupo Kids Community - Ph 0273011150 or email natalie.cross@xtra.co.nz
Timeline
Best Start Totara Street
Best Start
01.2024 - 10.2024
Qualified ECE Teacher
Taupo Kids Community
10.2022 - Current
Bonny Babes Helensvale
Bonny Babes
01.2009 - 06.2024
Nursery Teacher
St Peter's School
01.2007 - 07.2007
Kindergarten Teacher at Tairangi Kindergarten
Wellington Region Free Kindergarten Association
05.1998 - 12.2006
Diploma of Teaching ECE - ECE
Massey University
Bachelor of Education - ECE
Victoria University
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