Emma Allen
Invercargill
Summary
Dynamic Centre Manager at Otatara Preschool, skilled in fostering connections with tamariki and whānau. Proven results in cultivating partnerships and enhancing learning environments. A proactive leader, adept at critical thinking and problem-solving, ensuring compliance and high-quality educational experiences that promote holistic learning and development for tamariki. Committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Centre Manager
Otatara Preschool
05.2011 - Current
- Leading and inspiring a team of educators, fostering a positive and collaborative high quality learning environment, cultivating strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, our community and outside agencies.
- Promoting a culture of team work through effective leadership, open communication channels, and regular team-building activities.
- Planning and leading the delivery of a high quality learning programme that meets curriculum and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborating with educators to develop and implement age-appropriate learning experiences that support and promote the holistic development of tamariki.
- Providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities for educators.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the centre, including staffing, scheduling, and budget.
- Ensuring the centre is well-maintained and in compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.
Playcentre Facilitator
Canterbury Playcentre Assocation
09.2005 - 04.2011
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment.
- Facilitated parent workshop sessions on Te Whāriki and The Playcentre Way, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
Head Teacher
Learning Curves Montessori
01.2004 - 10.2006
- Fostered a stimulating Montessori learning environment by maintaining a well-organised, calm, and engaging space that enriched a love of learning and curiosity, enabling tamariki to work independently, delve deeper into their work, taking responsibility for their own learning.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, learning documentation and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
- Responsible for overall management of the centre.
Education
Aperfield Montessori Diploma in ECE -
Aperfield Montessori Trust
Christchurch, NZ12-2019
Diploma of Teaching ECE -
New Zealand College of Early Childhood Education
Christchurch, NZ10-1999
Skills
- Fostering connections with tamariki and their whānau
- Cultivating partnerships between kaiako, ākonga and whānau
- Critical thinking - problem solving
- Collaborative team member
- Inquisitive
- Inclusive
- Integrity
- Cultural awareness
- Proactive approach
- Eagerness to learn
Timeline
Centre Manager
Otatara Preschool
05.2011 - Current
Playcentre Facilitator
Canterbury Playcentre Assocation
09.2005 - 04.2011
Head Teacher
Learning Curves Montessori
01.2004 - 10.2006
Aperfield Montessori Diploma in ECE -
Aperfield Montessori Trust
Diploma of Teaching ECE -
New Zealand College of Early Childhood Education
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