Koleti Iakopo
Mt Roskill,AUK
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young learners in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanour and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Pasifika Early Learning Le Malelelga Centre
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing play-based learning activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Promoted fine motor skill development with hands-on art projects and sensory play experiences.
- Increased early numeracy understanding by integrating counting games, number recognition, and basic math concepts into everyday activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Encouraged physical activity among students by incorporating movement breaks throughout the day and coordinating outdoor playtime opportunities.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing regular feedback to parents regarding their child''s developmental milestones.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Reliever - Early Childhood Educator
Little Buddies Learning Centre
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Established positive relationships with children and families.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching - Education
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ09.2015
Education
Certificate in Pre-Teacher Education
Best Training Institutes01.2008
Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Curriculum Implementation
- Documentation And Reporting
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Flexibility
- Communication
- Personal Values (Honesty, Integrity)
- Hardworking
Certification
Intermediate First Aid (6400, 6401, 6402) - 19 February 2022
Certificate in Vocational and Personal Development
(The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand - 2005
Playing the guitar, Singing, Reading, Playing Soccer and Volley
Playing the guitar and singing are gifts from God to glory His Holy and Wonderful Name. Not simply that but when I am down or discouraged, I just played the guitar and started singing songs that the Holy Spirit dropped in my heart to sing in that time. In the centre where I worked, at mat time, I played the guitar and tuned it to the songs that the children's want it to sing. And sometimes children's just dance according to beat of the guitar, and they loved it.
Soccer and Volley are my favourite sports. I love to play these games when I was single and young but now I am a mother and a grandmother with 6 grown children's, having their own families, and six grandchildren. And whats making me happy that my oldest grandson is following my footstep, wanting to play soccer. He said soccer is his favourite sport.
Additional Information
Referees
Elizabeth Mary Sio
Head Teacher, Curriculum Leader
Lizsio2959@gmail.com
Mob - 0221831942
Betty Pulefolau
Teacher
Equippers Early Learning Centre
Mob: 0272066675
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Pasifika Early Learning Le Malelelga Centre
01.2016 - 12.2023
Reliever - Early Childhood Educator
Little Buddies Learning Centre
10.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Teaching - Education
University of Auckland
Education
Certificate in Pre-Teacher Education
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