SARAH LOUISE MATENGA
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
I have a heart for people and a passion for early childhood education. My wheelhouse is building relationships and strengthening my practice through the relationships I build with tamariki, whanau, agencies and my team. I look forward to being given the opportunity to learn more about mokopuna and how I can enhance their educational outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Centre Manager/ Licensee
Educational Child Care Centre inc
Dallington, Christchurch
01.2002 - Current
- Foster an inclusive atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals, with a strong emphasis on te ao Māori.
- Collaborate with whanau in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Assist akonga with additional needs by engaging with services and providing additional support when required.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and ECE regulations.
- Designed a programme supported by Te Whariki, Ka Hikatia, He Mapuna Tamaiti and other guiding documents to provide a rich learning environment to support the mana of each akonga.
- Promote and role model effective communication between teachers and akonga.
- Actively promote a culture of positive guidance.
- Maintain accurate records of each child's progress including learning stories and formal and anecdotal observations.
- Lead team meetings in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to education and care .
- Cultivated an environment that promotes respect for all individuals, irrespective of gender, race, or religion.
- Have put in referrals and worked alongside other agencies to support akonga with additional learning needs.
- Have continued to demonstrate my commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by ongoing professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching And Learning ECE - Early Childhood Education
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ01-2008
Skills
- Planning
- Organisation
- Public Speaking
- Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Leadership
- Networking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Team Management
Accomplishments
- 2004 Diploma in Teaching and Learning ECE
- 2007 Graduate Certificate in ECE Centre Management
Affiliations
- Cycling
- Reading
- Walking
- Time with my Moko's and adult children
Certification
- Certificate in Child Matters
- Teacher Registration 257507
Timeline
Centre Manager/ Licensee
Educational Child Care Centre inc
01.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Teaching And Learning ECE - Early Childhood Education
University of Canterbury
- Certificate in Child Matters
- Teacher Registration 257507
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