Culturally responsive ECE teacher with experience in both New Zealand and China, aligning well with Te Whāriki's holistic and nature-connected approach. Skilled in play-based, child-led learning and committed to building strong, respectful partnerships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Build warm, responsive relationships with tamariki.
• Set up intentional learning experiences aligned with Te Whāriki.
• Design learning experiences based on children's strengths, interests, and cultures.
• Encourage language, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Promote the cultural identity and mana of all children.
• Engage respectfully and communicate openly with parents and carers.
• Work as part of a teaching team, contribute ideas and support others.
• Developed and implemented daily plans for 3–6 year-olds.
• Supported self-care routines using visual cues and guided practice.
• Maintained individual portfolios with photos, anecdotes, and progress trackers.
• Engaged whānau through family days, newsletters, and workshops .
• Taught English with tiered lessons.
• Integrated folk stories to build cross-cultural understanding.
• Led after-school English Corner .