Maya Yaroshevich
Browns Bay Preschool
Auckland,New Zealand
3
Languages
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator with a strong background in nurturing tamariki in early learning settings. Fosters inclusive environments that empower children to explore and learn confidently. Transforms children's natural curiosity into engaging learning experiences. Recent motherhood has enhanced understanding of the significance of responsive and respectful care during formative years.
Work History
Qualifed Toddler Room Teacher
1 Year 8 Months- Established nurturing relationships with tamariki, enhancing their sense of belonging and wellbeing.
- Planned and facilitated age-appropriate learning experiences based on children’s interests and emerging capabilities.
- Collaborated with whānau and kaiako to ensure continuity of learning, and promote children’s overall wellbeing.
- Integrated Te Whāriki principles and strands into daily routines and learning experiences, fostering holistic development.
Student Preschool Teacher
6 Months- Relieved across rooms and age groups, adapting to different teaching styles, routines, learning environments and children’s developmental needs.
- Quickly built positive and responsive relationships with tamariki when working across different rooms and teaching teams.
- Gained practical understanding of Te Whāriki by observing and participating in curriculum implementation across different age groups.
- Worked collaboratively with a range of teaching teams, responding flexibly to changing environments and responsibilities.
Swim Teacher
6 Years 7 Months- Instructed swimming techniques to children, including those with special needs, across various age groups from infants (2-35 months) to school-aged children (5-15 years).
- Implemented creative approaches to teaching fundamental swimming techniques, while keeping students engaged throughout the entire lesson.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust training methods accordingly.
- Trained and mentored junior instructors in effective teaching techniques and class management.
Education
High School Diploma
Bachelor of Education - Specialty in Early Childhood Education
Skills
Te Whāriki knowledge
Play-based learning
Responsive caregiving
Tamariki and whānau relationships
Teamwork & collaboration
Life-long learner
Certification
- Circle of Security Classroom Approach
- How to Write Effective Learning Stories (ECE LU)
- Creating a Manageable System for Making Children’s Learning Visible (ECE LU)
- The “How” of Intentional Teaching (ECE LU)
Languages
English
Conversational Russian
Learning te reo Māori
Timeline
Qualifed Toddler Room Teacher
Browns Bay Preschool
01.2024 - 09.2025Read More
Student Preschool Teacher
Minidale Explorers
06.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Swim Teacher
Northern Arena
01.2020 - 2023Read More
KingsWay School
High School Diploma
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Auckland University of Technology North Campus
Bachelor of Education from Specialty in Early Childhood Education
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