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Sheenu Lata

Karaka

Summary

Passionate about developing children's full potential through strong relationships with the children, parents and other teachers, and through constant reflection and growth as a teacher. Whanaungatanga is the heart of the matter.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Centre Supervisor

Kindercare Learning Centre
11.2016 - Current

- Supporting my Centre Manager in the day to day running of the Centre by:

1.Overseeing the implementation of curriculum as per Ministry and Centre guidelines and regulations, ensuring that best practice including bicultural practice is part of everyday curriculum in the classrooms

2. Mentoring and coaching teachers and supporting them with their teacher registration.

3. Partnering with whanau to provide the best care and education to children with diverse needs. Whanaungatanga is the heart of everything I do here at my Centre.

3. Overseeing the health and safety compliance for the Centre.

Early Childhood Educator

Nurserydale Childcare Centre
12.2011 - 06.2016

Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum expectations and the individual child's needs, interests and strengths. Assessed children's progress through observations and documentations using learning stories. Worked in partnership with parents, teachers and management to provide the optimum learning environments for the children.

Relieving Food Technology Teacher

St Peters College
02.2009 - 05.2009


  • Assessed student performance regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Enhanced student engagement with interactive lesson plans and multimedia presentations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, fostering a deeper understanding of how technology connects to other subject areas.

Food Technology and Home Economics Teacher

Ministry of Education
01.2003 - 11.2007
  • Acted as the Head of Department and the Teacher-in-Charge during my five years of being a Food Technology and the Home Economics Teacher in Fiji
  • Conducted Department meetings with other teachers.
  • Communicated effectively with community, families and

students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.

  • Worked in collaboration with other teachers in the department to deliver the best possible curriculum for children.
  • Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
  • Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
  • Created a supportive learning environment for children through coaching and ensured that curriculum was tailored to the needs and to the local context of the children and families.
  • Assessed the students through summative and formative assessments and developed feedback reports to be communicated with parents.


Education

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood) - Early Childhood Education

Massey University
Auckland, New Zealand
12-2011

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Food And Textiles

University of The South Pacific
Fiji
12-2002

Skills

    Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team of educators and staff members Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with teachers, parents, children and other stakeholders Planning and organisation: Ability to manage time effectively, plan and work to the schedules and programs efficiently Being Resilient: Staying calm in the midst of chaos when dealing with centre operations, distressed children, upset parents ,or teachers Solution based mindset: Having a positive and uplifting mindset for myself as well as for the team when things get tough and challenging

Accomplishments

    Received 'Leadership Excellence Award' in the year 2023. Received ' Teacher Excellence Award' in the year 2021. Was selected as one of the successful candidates to take up the 'Leadership Pathways' course towards becoming a Centre Director. Completed the course in the year 2022

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Centre Supervisor

Kindercare Learning Centre
11.2016 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Nurserydale Childcare Centre
12.2011 - 06.2016

Relieving Food Technology Teacher

St Peters College
02.2009 - 05.2009

Food Technology and Home Economics Teacher

Ministry of Education
01.2003 - 11.2007

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood) - Early Childhood Education

Massey University

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Food And Textiles

University of The South Pacific
Sheenu Lata