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Kym Ah Fook

Auckland

Summary

Caring and nurturing fully qualified and registered Early Childhood Teacher and Manager with strong communication skills and drive to excite children about learning. Specializing in creating warm, inviting and stimulating learning environments that encourage children to want to learn and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with colleagues, children and their families.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, Head Teacher & Manager.

Young & Amazing
04.2014 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked with team leaders to identify, record and contact outside agencies to get some assistance for children with differing needs.
  • Created a positive team culture which was inclusive and open to all. Aim to embrace all the cultures of teachers and children. Monthly staff meetings and Monthly team lead meetings and quartley team building events.
  • Carrying out all drills and reporting to the correct authorities.
  • Weekly meetings with Mentor to discuss teachers and own PGC's, Internal evaluations, spontaneous reviews, hazard checks etc.
  • Oversaw staff recruitment and retention efforts, cultivating a team of dedicated professionals who shared a passion for nurturing young learners'' growth and development.
  • Organized engaging field trips and special events that enriched the educational experience for children and families alike.
  • Worked with management team to develop comprehensive policies and procedures to guide daily operations, ensuring consistency in program delivery and adherence to best practices in early childhood education.
  • Designed individualized learning plans (IDPS) that addressed the unique needs and abilities of each child in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with other early childhood professionals to share best practices and improve overall program quality.
  • Managed daily operations of the early childhood centre, ensuring compliance with MOE regulations and maintaining a safe environment for all children and staff members.
  • Facilitated ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members, supporting their growth as educators within the field of early childhood education.

Head Teacher, Infants.

Hummingbirds
03.2011 - 04.2014
  • Worked with whānau/parents to build and maintain positive supportive and open relationships focused on their child's learning and development.
  • Mentored student teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching and growth.
  • Ensured we were complaint (daily hazards, sleep and nappy charts) and meeting MOE requirements at all times.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment by setting up and maintaining interactive learning experiences in relations to the children's interest.
  • Worked closely alongside management and owners towards common goals for the Centre.

Early Childhood Teacher

Just Kidz
02.2010 - 03.2011
  • Initiating and maintaining positive, reciprocal and responsive relationships with whānau and work together towards their aspirations for their child.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and fostering strong student-teacher relationships.
  • Implemented hands-on learning experiences that encouraged creativity and critical thinking while supporting curriculum goals.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Early Childhood Teacher

Everglade Babies
03.2006 - 01.2010
  • Set up and maintain engaging, exciting yet challenging environments which foster under 2s to thrive and grow holistically.
  • Work alongside a team of 6 other teachers, creating plans for our children's development and celebrating special events throughout the year together.
  • Initiating and maintaining positive, reciprocal and responsive relationships with whānau and work together towards their aspirations for their child.
  • Open and close responsibility and also some cook duties if required as we were a little centre.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Teaching.

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ.
03.2006

Bursary -

Auckland Girls Grammar School
Auckland, NZ
12.2002

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Individual children learning plans
  • Naturally nurturing towards children
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Collaborative learning
  • Student-focused Learning
  • Underpinned by Te Whariki

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Teacher, Head Teacher & Manager.

Young & Amazing
04.2014 - Current

Head Teacher, Infants.

Hummingbirds
03.2011 - 04.2014

Early Childhood Teacher

Just Kidz
02.2010 - 03.2011

Early Childhood Teacher

Everglade Babies
03.2006 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Education - Teaching.

University of Auckland

Bursary -

Auckland Girls Grammar School

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