Summary
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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
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Polly Peng

North Shore,AUK

Summary

I am a dynamic, reflective and compassionate educator with extensive experience , specialising in curriculum planning and relationship building. I'm passionate about fostering child learning and development through respectful interactions and family engagement. Fluent in English and Mandarin, I thrive in diverse environments, applying critical thinking to enhance educational experiences for children and families.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Full-time Mother

Self-Employed
09.2021 - Current

Motherhood is magical, yet challenging, and it empowers me to discover my potential and simply become a fuller version of myself.

This journey has strengthened insights into myself, families, and children using a compassionate approach.

Permanent Full-time Teacher

Little Doves, Kristin School
Albany, Auckland
03.2019 - 08.2021

I worked in the infant room (under twos), and I had established and maintained reciprocal and respectful relationships with the children, whānau, and the teaching team.


I took an active and leadership role in planning and implementing a meaningful curriculum.

Relief Teacher

Various
North Shore, Auckland
01.2019 - 03.2019

Being adaptive, flexible, and respectful to different teaching practices and environments.

Permanent Full-time Teacher

Takapuna Learning Space
Takapuna, Auckland
06.2018 - 01.2019

Applied Pikler principles to enhance caregiving activities, promoting respectful interactions with infants and toddlers.

Demonstrated responsiveness to varied language backgrounds and cultural experiences, particularly Chinese language.

Permanent Full-time Teacher

Bear Park Mairangi Bay
Mairangi Bay , Auckland
08.2014 - 05.2018

I've worked in infant, toddler, and preschool rooms to gain extensive experience working with various age groups.

Developed strong understanding and passion for Reggio Emilia.

Education

Master of Education Practice (Distinction) -

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
06-2021

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Merit) -

Whitireia Polytechnic
Wellington, NZ
06-2014

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Child learning and development
  • Behavior management
  • Family engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Fluent in both English and Mandarin

Affiliations

While I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, doing yoga, meditation, jogging, hiking, and anything that flourish my soul and well-being.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Full-time Mother

Self-Employed
09.2021 - Current

Permanent Full-time Teacher

Little Doves, Kristin School
03.2019 - 08.2021

Relief Teacher

Various
01.2019 - 03.2019

Permanent Full-time Teacher

Takapuna Learning Space
06.2018 - 01.2019

Permanent Full-time Teacher

Bear Park Mairangi Bay
08.2014 - 05.2018

Master of Education Practice (Distinction) -

University of Auckland

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Merit) -

Whitireia Polytechnic
Polly Peng