Liyu Hsieh
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Student Counsellor seeking practicum opportunity, qualified teacher transitioning to counselling career. Grounded in person-centred, narrative, and strengths-based approaches, with a strong focus on cultural competence, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and ethical, relationship-centred practice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early childhood teacher/Kaiako
Your Place Childcare
Auckland
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered education and care to tamariki, promoting inquiry-based learning and creativity.
- Implemented learning frameworks based on Te Whāriki and Reggio Emilia philosophies.
- Collaborated with whānau and community to enhance tamariki's development.
- Served as primary caregiver, fostering respectful relationships and documenting progress.
Early childhood teacher/Kaiako
Akoranga Childcare Centre
Auckland
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Delivered play-based learning experiences for tamariki aged 0-5, fostering exploration and development.
- Cultivated a safe and nurturing environment that supports well-being through respectful practices.
- Established reciprocal relationships with tamariki, whānau, kaiako, and the wider community to enhance belonging.
- Served as primary caregiver, documenting learning and development to track progress.
English language teacher
Pai Han Foreign Language School
Taipei, Taiwan
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Tailored instructional strategies to align with each student's preferred learning style.
- Addressed individual needs through one-on-one tutoring sessions, fostering academic growth.
- Developed lesson plans for English language classes across diverse proficiency levels.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory - Counselling
University of Auckland
AucklandGraduate Diploma in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland 04.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Education - Children English Education
National Taipei University of Education
Taipei City 09.2011 - 06.2014
Skills
- Qualified teacher with full registration
- Person-centered approach
- Effective communication and relationship development
- Cultural competence and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Professionalism and time management
- Confidentiality and ethical practice
Languages
English
Fluent
Mandarin
Native
Taiwanese Hokkien
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Reformer Pilates, outdoor walking and puzzles.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early childhood teacher/Kaiako
Your Place Childcare
03.2024 - Current
Early childhood teacher/Kaiako
Akoranga Childcare Centre
06.2021 - 03.2024
Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
04.2021 - 06.2022
English language teacher
Pai Han Foreign Language School
11.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Education - Children English Education
National Taipei University of Education
09.2011 - 06.2014
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory - Counselling
University of Auckland
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