Fan Zhou
Early Childhood Teacher
Auckland,AUK
Summary
I am a lively and outgoing early childhood educator who approaches teaching as a “big kid” alongside the children – playing, exploring, and discovering together. My goal is to create a joyful, play-based environment where children learn naturally and feel secure, while easing parents’ concerns and making our centre feel like a second home. In my current role as Lead Teacher for the 4–5 age group, I design and lead engaging, child-led programmes such as Letter of the Week, Lunchbox Day, daily Show & Tell, and interactive Mat Time to build confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills. I also develop and implement IEPs for children with diverse needs, work closely with parents, therapists, and primary school teachers, and bring creativity into the classroom through art, music (including live saxophone and dance), and multicultural education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Junior Junction Child Care Remuera
05.2024 - Current
- Lead Teacher in a flat management structure, overseeing curriculum, documentation, and team coordination.
- Design and deliver school transition programmes (Letter of the Week, Lunchbox Day, daily Show & Tell with fortnightly themes).
- Conduct three daily Mat Time sessions as interactive, child-led activities to build responsibility, empathy, self-regulation, and teamwork.
- Design and execute a full graduation ceremony – certificates, caps, medals, event flow, decorations, and family engagement.
- Develop and implement IEPs for children with behavioural, language, and emotional needs.
- Collaborate with speech therapists, autism support workers, and primary school teachers; attend school transition meetings with children and parents to help teachers understand individual needs.
- Enhance the learning environment through wall displays, planting projects, and seasonal themes, embedding Te Ao Māori perspectives.
- Assist the Centre Manager with notices, event setup, photography, and public displays.
Reliever ECE Chef
Junior Junction Child Care Remuera
05.2024 - Current
- Prepare nutritious meals for 70–80 children across multiple age groups, adapting menus for allergies, intolerances, and developmental needs. Create healthy, low-additive dishes, including sugar-free baked goods, while following Ministry of Education food safety standards. Adjust menus based on children’s preferences, seasonal produce, and centre requirements.
Reliever Teacher
Fundamentals Marshlands
04.2024 - Current
Reliever ECE Chef
Grow Active Balfour
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared meals for 90+ children across all age groups, following the centre’s weekly rotating menu.
- Adapted portions and recipes for different developmental stages while maintaining food safety standards.
Teacher In Training
Grow Active Balfour
01.2023 - 03.2024
- I worked in a full classroom role while completing ECE training, teaching children aged 3–5.
- Assisted in planning, documentation, and daily delivery of the curriculum.
- Maintained parent communication, and collaborated with teachers to ensure consistent quality.
Reliever teacher
Grow Active Balfour
09.2022 - 01.2023
Education
Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
01.2024
Introductory Food Safety
Food Protection Training & Consultancy
01.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing and Economics
University of Canterbury
01.2022
Skills
- School Transition Leadership – Letter of the Week, Lunchbox Day, daily Show & Tell (fortnightly themes), three daily Mat Time sessions, graduation ceremonies
- Pedagogy & Curriculum – lesson/curriculum planning, age-appropriate activities, differentiated instruction, art & music integration (including live saxophone and movement/dance), multicultural education
- Inclusive Education & Behaviour Support – IEP design and implementation, special needs support, social-emotional learning, conflict resolution techniques
- Family & Professional Partnerships – parent-teacher communication; liaising with therapists/support workers; attending primary school transition meetings with children and parents
- Environment & Experience Design – classroom and centre displays, seasonal decorations, poster design, planting projects, outdoor play supervision, children’s photography for learning documentation
- Media & Safety – Adobe Creative Suite (PS, PR, AE, AU), social media management, First Aid, Food Safety
Certification
Introductory Food Safety
Timeline
Fist aid
07-2024
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Junior Junction Child Care Remuera
05.2024 - Current
Reliever ECE Chef
Junior Junction Child Care Remuera
05.2024 - Current
Reliever Teacher
Fundamentals Marshlands
04.2024 - Current
Introductory Food Safety
07-2023
Reliever ECE Chef
Grow Active Balfour
07.2023 - 03.2024
Teacher In Training
Grow Active Balfour
01.2023 - 03.2024
Reliever teacher
Grow Active Balfour
09.2022 - 01.2023
Introductory Food Safety
Food Protection Training & Consultancy
Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing and Economics
University of Canterbury
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