Michelle Beck
Dunedin,Outram
Summary
Professional educator with demonstrated ability to create impactful learning experiences. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving educational goals. Reliable team player who ensures a supportive and effective learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner and Photographer
Beck Studios (Self Employed)
01.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
First Aid Educator in Primary Schools
St John in Schools
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
Toddler Teacher
Wee Nippers, Mosgiel
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
Preschool Teacher
BestStart, Faringdon, Rolleston
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during Mat time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Implemented bilingual program, introducing young learners to second language in immersive setting.
Toddler Teacher
Blenheim Early Childhood Centre’s (John Street Preschool)
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary
University of Otago
01.2016
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Central Southland College
01.2012
Skills
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson planning
- Creativity in teaching
- Child development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Arts integration
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Team teaching
Accomplishments
leader of prepping the 4 year olds for school. This included planning and assessments for recognising their name and spelling of it. Holding a pencil correctly, the ability to follow small routines and instructions and able to sit down for mat time to discuss the day, weather and season.
Certification
- Drivers License Full (class 1) 2014
- Provisional Registration (363314) 2025
- Fist Aid Expires July 2025
Languages
Maori
Limited Working
Interests
- Music
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Acting and Theater
- Photography
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Baking
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
Timeline
First Aid Educator in Primary Schools
St John in Schools
01.2021 - 01.2022
Owner and Photographer
Beck Studios (Self Employed)
01.2020 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Wee Nippers, Mosgiel
06.2019 - 01.2020
Preschool Teacher
BestStart, Faringdon, Rolleston
06.2018 - 05.2019
Toddler Teacher
Blenheim Early Childhood Centre’s (John Street Preschool)
05.2017 - 06.2018
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Central Southland College
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary
University of Otago
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