Katherine Young

• Apply play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Observe tamariki to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Guide tamariki to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
• Established positive relationships with tamariki and whanau.
• Foster holistic approaches to teach the whole child.
• Incorporate Te Whariki curriculum and design individual learning plans.
• Use te reo Maori in day to day communication

• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Observed tamariki to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Implemented Te Whariki Curriculum and designed individualised planning accordingly.
• Group Planning was designed using all four centre values Whanaungatanga, Maramatanga, Kaitiakitanga, and Manaakitanga

This was a smaller Centre with a Teaching team of two Fully Qualified Kaiako and a support teacher. This role required alot of planning, responsibilities, flexibility and a high standard of care, knowledge, experience and communication skills.