Legalotalosia Sosene-Joseph
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in leadership management and teamwork in ECE, schools and other communities groups. Driven by the belief that good communication and understanding make the job a lot easier. Experience in working with students of different skill levels and abilities. Relentlessly oblige to create partnership and leeway to promote parental and communities involvement and understanding of the importance of early learning for children. These will prompt the development of young minds to inspire love of learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Tialeniu School
Fakaofo, Tokelau
05.2025 - Current
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Planning and Evaluating student lessons and daily activities
- President of Tialeniu staff Komiti tumama
- Rep in Tialeniu School Culture week and Fundraising committee
- Teaching Year 5 and later on Year 1 (Leading the impletation of the Transition from ECE to Year 1 program)
Reliever ECE Teacher
All about Children Center
Naenae, Lower Hutt
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods and role modeling.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Student observation and positive interaction to initiates learning
ECE Teacher & Tokelau language teacher
Tialeniu School
Fakaofo, Tokelau
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Syndicate learder for 2 years during this period.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Observed, Planning, implementation of student programs
- Initiate parents involvement in children learnings and others
- Observed, Plan and Implementation of programs and daily activities.
- Coordinated with other educators to plan and implement interdisciplinary lessons that addressed multiple learning standards.
- Classroom management, designed and modified the classroom layout to create an accessible, safe and interactive learning space for children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, attendance, behaviors, excursion and accidents and others.
- Evaluate and enhance children's developmental milestones.
- Collaborated with parents and kaiga to support children's learning and development at home and in the classroom.
- Teaching Tokelau for Year 7- Year 10
- Promoting understanding and culture pride to students
- Advocates on the importance of h8lding on our dying Tokelau language and culture.
ECE Teacher
BestStart centre
Naenae, Lower Hutt
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with early childhood education research and best practices.
- Maintained detailed records of children's progress, behaviors, and interactions to inform instructional decisions and parent communications.
- Facilitated a safe and nurturing environment conducive to early childhood learning and exploration.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Coordinated with other educators to plan and implement interdisciplinary lessons that addressed multiple learning standards.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress, strengths, and areas for growth.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Implemented strategies to support children with special needs, ensuring inclusive education practices.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- During 2016-2017 BestStart Naenae received top centre awards for best service provider in the Central region.
Board of Trustees Member
St Bernadette School
Lower HUTT, Wellington
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Development and amendment of the school policies, setting standards for operations and conduct.
- Defined and enforced school rules and policies.
- Engaged in fundraising and resource development efforts by reaching out to interested partners and donors.
- Facilitated board meetings, ensuring productive discussions and effective decision-making processes.
- Developed and approved annual budgets, allocating resources effectively to support school objectives.
- Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Evaluated the performance of the principal and staff, providing feedback and support.
ECE Teacher
Matiti Tokelau Akoga Kamata
Lower HUTT, Wellington
08.2007 - 03.2016
- I started as after school cleaner
- Volunteer helper
- Student teacher
- Relief teacher
- Full time ECE Teacher
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching ECE
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Porirua , Wellington 02.2013 - 12.2015
National Certificate in Pasifika Early Childhood Education (Level 4) -
Workforce Development
Lower Hutt , Wellington 01.2011 - 04.2012
Skills
- Communication (Fluent in both Tokelau and English languages)
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Adaptability
- Empathy and patience
- Critical thinking
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Creative lesson plan development
- Community involvement
- Clear public speaking skills
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Basic skills in Special Education
- Teamwork
Languages
Tokelauan
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Samoan
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Tialeniu School
05.2025 - Current
Reliever ECE Teacher
All about Children Center
10.2024 - 03.2025
ECE Teacher & Tokelau language teacher
Tialeniu School
01.2018 - 12.2022
Board of Trustees Member
St Bernadette School
08.2016 - 12.2017
ECE Teacher
BestStart centre
04.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching ECE
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
02.2013 - 12.2015
National Certificate in Pasifika Early Childhood Education (Level 4) -
Workforce Development
01.2011 - 04.2012
ECE Teacher
Matiti Tokelau Akoga Kamata
08.2007 - 03.2016