Ella McKnight
Hawarden,CAN
Summary
Innovative preschool teacher dedicated to supporting child development and fostering a safe, engaging classroom. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing student progress through individualized instruction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Sunflowers Preschool
Hawarden, North Canterbury
11.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning.
- Facilitated daily activities that fostered creativity and social skills.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress and communicated findings to parents regularly.
- Supported special needs children with individualized attention and care.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
Casual Preschool Relief Teacher
Sunflowers Preschool
Hawarden, North Canterbury
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with faculty to create inclusive educational experiences for all students.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Assisted with classroom management and provided support for students who needed extra attention.
Education
NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care Level 5 - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
NZSE
Online10-2025
Bachelor of Teaching ECE L6 - Early Childhood Education
NZSE
OnlineSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Individualized instruction
- Creative teaching
- Effective listening
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Parent-teacher communication
- Physical fitness
- Activity planning
- Storytelling techniques
- Early childhood education
- Child safety procedures
- Play-based learning approaches
- Social skill building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Sunflowers Preschool
11.2024 - Current
Casual Preschool Relief Teacher
Sunflowers Preschool
04.2024 - 11.2024
NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care Level 5 - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
NZSE
Bachelor of Teaching ECE L6 - Early Childhood Education
NZSE