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Education
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Mameisini Moa

Glen Innes ,Auckland

Summary

Dynamic Early Childhood Teacher with a proven track record at Akoteu Toonga Fungani, specializing in play-based learning and exceptional parent-teacher communication. Leveraged observational skills and curriculum planning to foster a nurturing learning environment, achieving significant improvements in child development. Building strong relationships and promoting social-emotional growth, demonstrating a strong work ethic and dependability.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Akoteu Toonga Fungani
Auckland, AUK
07.2023 - Current
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and school events.
  • Facilitated successful parent-teacher conferences, addressing concerns and discussing strategies for supporting student growth at home.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
  • Use of Treaty Based Teaching and knowledge.
  • Aligning Te Whariki, Teaching frameworks with practise.

Speech Language Support Worker

Ohomairangi-Trust
Auckland, AUK
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
  • Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
  • Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients with personal care tasks, preserving their dignity and promoting independence.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for clients, ensuring their specific needs were met.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, maintaining client safety and stability.
  • Encouraged clients to engage in physical activities, promoting healthier lifestyles and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in creating safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering sense of security and belonging.
  • Collaborated with family members of clients, enhancing support network and ensuring holistic approach to care.
  • Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.

Early Childhood Teacher

Pt England KIDS
Auckland, AUK
02.2018 - 02.2021

Community Centre

  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all students.
  • Facilitated successful parent-teacher conferences, addressing concerns and discussing strategies for supporting student growth at home.
  • Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student performance on assessments.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Served as a member of the school improvement team, collaborating with administration and staff to identify areas for growth and implement action plans for improvement.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.

Early Childhood Teacher

Mangere East Family Service
Auckland, AUK
01.2016 - 02.2018

Early childhood Educator.

  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Lead Tongan Language week.
  • Travelled to Wellington for work. To attend a language Development Professional Development for a week with Ministry Of Education.
  • SELO programmes.


Education

Bachelors Of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland, AUK

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Special needs support
  • Health and safety
  • Nutrition education
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Child assessment
  • Curriculum planning
  • Activity planning
  • Early childhood education
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Social skills development
  • Child development
  • At-home daycare professional
  • Bilingual in Tongan
  • Training in food handling preparation
  • Behavior management
  • Parent communication
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Child safety procedures
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Calm and patient
  • Effective listening
  • Observational skills
  • Certified in early childhood education
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Relationship building
  • Strong work ethic and dependable
  • Creative thinking
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Problem-solving
  • Emotional support and development
  • Clear and direct communication
  • Promoting social and emotional development
  • Loving
  • Kind
  • Respectful
  • Singer

Certification

Level 1 NCEA

Level 2 NCEA

Level 3 NCEA

Level 5 NCEA Certification in Early Childhood Education.

Currently studying Bachelors of Teaching waiting results arriving in March.

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

Akoteu Toonga Fungani
07.2023 - Current

Speech Language Support Worker

Ohomairangi-Trust
02.2021 - 02.2023

Early Childhood Teacher

Pt England KIDS
02.2018 - 02.2021

Early Childhood Teacher

Mangere East Family Service
01.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelors Of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College
Mameisini Moa