Glenis Harrison
Mangere,AUCKLAND
Summary
I have felt energized since taking on the role at Kingsdene Kindergarten, in that time I have enhanced the educational landscape by integrating tikanga Māori, fostering a nurturing environment for tamariki, and spearheading staff development workshops. My expertise in lesson planning and cultural sensitivity significantly improved community engagement and staff leadership skills, demonstrating a profound impact on both educational quality and workplace morale.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Head Teacher
Kingsdene Kindergarten
06.2023 - Current
- Boosted Māori culture with in the kindergarten by reflecting on and implementing tikanga Māori practices into everyday practice.
- created a safe and nurturing kindergaten environment that promoted emotional well-being and growth for all tamariki.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted staff morale by incorporating staff workshops that encouraged staff members to take on leadership roles.
- Mediated staff disputes in a professional calm matter.
Teacher
Kingsdene Kindergarten
03.2014 - Current
- took led in establishing kindergarten lunches, termly graduation celebrations, school transitions.
- Developed strong relationships with Children, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help nurture tamariki growth .
- Managed tamariki behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct and establishing a strong foundation with the tamariki
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and growth for all tamariki.
teacher
Te Ngaru Child care centre
Auckland
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating Tikanga Māori me te Reo Māori into the curriculum.
- Worked with neighbouring kura to build a smooth transition for tamariki
- built tamariki confidence by incorporating whaikorero and waiata into everyday practice.
- Worked closely with other teachers to plan and sustain a safe learning environment
Education
Kaupae 3 - Tikanga Māori
Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi
Auckland, NZ02.2023
Incredible Beginings -
Auckland Kindergaten Association
2023
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ02.2013
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
- Training and mentoring
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Team Collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Educational leadership
Pepeha
Ko Tinana te waka
Ko Taumatamahoe to maunga
Ko tangonge te awa
To Te Rarawa te marae
To Te Tahawai te hapu
Ko Te Rarawa te iwi
No pukepoto me Pawarenga ahau
Ko Glenis Harrison Ahau
Timeline
Acting Head Teacher
Kingsdene Kindergarten
06.2023 - Current
Teacher
Kingsdene Kindergarten
03.2014 - Current
teacher
Te Ngaru Child care centre
03.2013 - 11.2015
Kaupae 3 - Tikanga Māori
Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi
Incredible Beginings -
Auckland Kindergaten Association
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Manukau Institute of Technology
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