MICHAELA BIDDLE
Upper Hutt,WGN
Summary
Dedicated ECE professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Early childhood education professional with comprehensive experience in fostering supportive and engaging learning environments. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and focus on achieving educational goals. Expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and child development. Respected for patience, creativity, and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kohanga Teacher
Muturangi Kohanga Reo
New Zealand
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills continually.
- Established a positive classroom environment, fostering respect and open communication among students and staff.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, catering to diverse learning styles and accommodating individual needs.
- Communicated directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for tamariki.
- Created fun and interactive learning experiences while serving as mentors to fellow teachers.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
Kohanga Teacher
Awhina Te Kahui Nohinohi Kohanga Reo
New Zealand
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed strong relationships with tamariki, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of tamariki progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
ECE Assistant
Muturangi Kohanga Reo
Moera, WGN
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Verified daily care of tamariki by following licensing guidelines and implementing company standards.
- Maintained fun, interactive, clean and well-organized classroom.
- Organized activities to teach preschool tamariki foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
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Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, WGN09.2016
NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 - undefined
Naenae College
Lower Hutt, WGN11.2015
Skills
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Social Skills Development
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Play-Based Learning
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Languages
Māori
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kohanga Teacher
Muturangi Kohanga Reo
06.2022 - 12.2024
Kohanga Teacher
Awhina Te Kahui Nohinohi Kohanga Reo
06.2020 - 06.2021
ECE Assistant
Muturangi Kohanga Reo
02.2017 - 06.2020
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Victoria University of Wellington
NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 - undefined
Naenae College