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Tendai Kuchenga

2157, 34 Crescent, Glen View 1, Harare

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Offering 7 years of experience with passion for offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Sister's Touch Group Of Schools
02.2020 - Current
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Organized daily schedule of educational games, art, craft projects, outdoor activities and meals ensuring all children are actively engaged.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as animals, shapes, numbers, and letters in fun and interactive way.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and school management.
  • Assisted and supervised over 20 children through entire school day.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Elshadai Pre School
05.2016 - 01.2020
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for children.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for children.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support learning.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Supported children in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage children in classroom.
  • Established positive relationships with children and families.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters, shapes and numbers.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Achieved 99% positive performance review of over 20 children

Education

Certificate in Early Childhood Development -

Morgan Zintec Teacher's College
Zimbabwe
04.2016

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Arts and Crafts Aptitude
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Parent and Guardian Relations
  • Child Motivation and Encouragement
  • Needs Identification and Assessment
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Multicultural and Ethnic Awareness
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

References

Available on request

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

Sister's Touch Group Of Schools
02.2020 - Current

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Elshadai Pre School
05.2016 - 01.2020

Certificate in Early Childhood Development -

Morgan Zintec Teacher's College

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