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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Mengjiao Li

Auckland,Henderson

Summary

Registered and bilingual ECE teacher (Mandarin/English) with strong communication skills, a warm and enthusiastic personality, and 8 years’ experience teaching dance to young children. Passionate about supporting tamariki through creative expression, play-based learning, and culturally responsive practice. Confident working in multicultural environments, with a commitment to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supporting children’s learning in a bicultural Aotearoa.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dance Teacher

Movementum Dance Studio
Newmarket, Auckland
02.2023 - Current
  • Taught Jazz dance classes to children aged 4–8, fostering their confidence, coordination, and fine and gross motor development through creative movement
  • Encouraged collaboration and positive peer interaction through inclusive dance activities
  • Maintained open communication with families to celebrate children’s progress and share learning experiences

Student Teacher

Active Explorers
Swanson, Auckland
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Supported infants through bottle feeding, settling to sleep, and responding to non-verbal cues with calm and sensitive care
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing environment under the guidance of lead kaiako

Student Teacher & Reliever

Happy kids preschool
Henderson, Auckland
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Supported daily routines including meals, toileting, outdoor play, and transitions
  • Used Mandarin and English to support bilingual tamariki and promote a sense of belonging
  • Facilitated mat time activities encompassing storytelling, music, and group discussions
  • Designed and facilitated creative art projects to support children’s expression and fine motor skills
  • Took learning photos during centre activities and created learning stories based on Te Whāriki
  • Designed creative displays of children’s learning to engage whānau and celebrate tamariki progress
  • Assisted in setting up and tidying the environment, including preparing tables and materials for learning and kai times

Education

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE)

New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland, NZ
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting And Hosting

Anhui Normal University
Anhui China
06-2020

Skills

  • Time management and communication
  • Practical problem-solving
  • Creative arts integration
  • Bilingual in Mandarin and English
  • Knowledge of New Zealand ECE curriculum
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and Canva proficiency

Certification

  • Registered ECE Teacher – NZ Teaching Council (No. 451142)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Teacher

Active Explorers
03.2025 - 04.2025

Student Teacher & Reliever

Happy kids preschool
02.2024 - 11.2024

Dance Teacher

Movementum Dance Studio
02.2023 - Current

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE)

New Zealand Tertiary College

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting And Hosting

Anhui Normal University

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