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Johanna Fidler

Richmond,Tasman

Summary

I am an energetic, nurturing early childhood teacher with a proven track record in all areas of early childhood education. I have a passion for infants and toddlers, but I am experienced and love working with all age groups. I am skilled in play-based learning and ensure effective parent communication. I am competent at fostering social skills development and creating engaging, safe environments that promote emotional growth. I am committed to collaboration and positive reinforcement, ensuring each child's unique needs are met.

I am an attentive and creative professional, passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. I promote physical, emotional, and social health to complement academic progress.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher (Mixed Aged)

Little People Preschool
Richmond, Nelson
09.2023 - Current
  • Encouraged parents to participate in their child's education by providing feedback on classroom activities.
  • Utilized effective communication strategies with both staff members and families regarding individual student needs or concerns.
  • Engaged with parents and guardians regularly to discuss their child's progress.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create an engaging program that met the diverse needs of all learners.
  • Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
  • Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Team Leader in Infant and Toddler Room (0-2)

Little Red Fox Early Learning Centre
Onekaka, Golden Bay
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated play-based learning experiences.
  • Utilized effective communication strategies with both staff members and families regarding individual student needs or concerns.
  • Engaged with parents and guardians regularly to discuss their child's progress.
  • Created an atmosphere conducive to learning through stimulating materials and resources.
  • Established a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in my care.
  • Enforced health and safety standards throughout the facility according to licensing regulations.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities to enhance children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (Mixed Aged)

Busy Bees Early Learning Centre
Nelson, Nelson
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (Toddler Room)

Hardykids Early Learning Centre, Blossom House
Nelson, Nelson
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.

Private Nanny (3 Year Old)

Jovanna
Vancouver, Canada
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
  • Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
  • Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
  • Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
  • Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
  • Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
  • Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
  • Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
  • Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
  • Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.

PRIVATE NANNY (1 Year Old & 2.5 Year Old)

Elissa
Vancouver, Canada
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
  • Posted parents' contact information and first responder phone numbers in case of emergency situations.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
  • Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
  • Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
  • Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
  • Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
  • Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
  • Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
  • Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
  • Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
  • Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.

PRIVATE NANNY (10 Months & 4 Year Old)

Alison
Vancouver, Canada
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
  • Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
  • Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
  • Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
  • Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
  • Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
  • Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.

PRIVATE NANNY (8 Months & 2 Year Old)

Beth
Vancouver, Canada
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
  • Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
  • Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
  • Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
  • Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
  • Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
  • Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
  • Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (Infant and Toddler Room)

Hardykids Early Learning Centre
Nelson, Nelson
02.2012 - 12.2017
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
  • Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
  • Throughout my years at Hardykids I worked across all rooms of all age groups.

STUDENT TEACHER (3-4 Year Old Room)

Jigsaw Early Learning Centre
Nelson, Nelson
01.2011 - 06.2012
  • Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
  • Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
  • Supervised children in classroom, on playground and during brief teacher absences.
  • Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
  • Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
  • Assisted classroom teacher with preparing, typing, copying and filing learning materials.
  • Kept classroom neat, clean and well-organized, enabling students and teachers to quickly find needed materials.

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Te Tari Puna O Aotearoa
Nelson
02.2015

NCEA Level 1,2 And 3 -

Garin College
Nelson
12.2011

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Play-based learning
  • Excellent classroom management
  • CPR/First-aid certified
  • Calm and patient
  • Social skills development
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Certified in Early Childhood Education
  • Classroom management
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent communication
  • Classroom organization
  • Play-based learning approaches
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Parent engagement
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Empathy and patience

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher (Mixed Aged)

Little People Preschool
09.2023 - Current

Team Leader in Infant and Toddler Room (0-2)

Little Red Fox Early Learning Centre
09.2022 - 08.2023

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (Mixed Aged)

Busy Bees Early Learning Centre
01.2021 - 08.2022

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (Toddler Room)

Hardykids Early Learning Centre, Blossom House
11.2019 - 01.2021

Private Nanny (3 Year Old)

Jovanna
02.2019 - 10.2019

PRIVATE NANNY (1 Year Old & 2.5 Year Old)

Elissa
02.2019 - 10.2019

PRIVATE NANNY (10 Months & 4 Year Old)

Alison
09.2018 - 02.2019

PRIVATE NANNY (8 Months & 2 Year Old)

Beth
03.2018 - 09.2018

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (Infant and Toddler Room)

Hardykids Early Learning Centre
02.2012 - 12.2017

STUDENT TEACHER (3-4 Year Old Room)

Jigsaw Early Learning Centre
01.2011 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Te Tari Puna O Aotearoa

NCEA Level 1,2 And 3 -

Garin College

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