My Past. My Present. My Experience.
My Qualifications, Specialisation And Interest
I was a qualified and experienced early childhood teacher with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in early childhood. I have 15+ years in the field teaching infants, toddlers and preschoolers in long day cares and preschools, with expertise in guiding behaviour and a reflective practice focus around supporting the positive development of social-emotional skills and wellbeing among children and adults. Additionally, as educational leader, I attained leadership skills along with skills in mentoring and reflective practice, areas all of which I pursued through my work, research and studies to which I obtained my Master’s degree in early childhood.
Along with my studies at Macquarie University, since 2013 I worked in the School of Education at Macquarie University involved in teaching and the tertiary supervision of students on their practicums.
* With an experienced background in teaching in the early childhood years, knowledge of development and how to promote social-emotional wellbeing, I can give you informed support and strategies with the ‘every day’ routines and experiences as well as address and equip your child with social-emotional skills. This will support your child in their growth and learning, in particular their emotional and behavioural development.
Working With Parents/Carers @ ActVoices
I was a Christian Parent Emotional Wellbeing Coach at ActVoices and I equipped parents with principles and strategies to teach their young child to follow after God’s own heart.
I did this through supporting parents and carers of toddler and preschool-aged children build and take care of their emotional wellbeing by improving the quality of interactions between adult and child, thus improving the household climate.
This was achieved in 2 ways.
#1 By addressing their concerns, questions and frustrations as they engaged in the ‘every day’ routines and experiences with their child.
#2 Through building their own social-emotional well-being, so they could support a positive well-being in their child.
* I will be a source of support, an advisor, guide and listener. I will be your sounding board for reflection and self-growth, and I will also facilitate and model effective practices that will support you and your child in the daily routines and experiences.
* I individualise my approach to your needs, concerns and questions about your child’s development, challenges, how to deal with the daily routines and experiences with them, as well as how to teach your child about God. All the while, addressing your emotional health as a parent/carer.
Working With Children And Families @ ActVoices
Since 2015, I have supported families with young children at various stages of parenting within their home context. My role encompassed providing teaching and care to children, offering parent coaching, and, most importantly, lending a listening ear to families. I achieved this by collaborating with parents and carers, facilitating their learning, and modelling effective ways to support their child’s learning and development. Additionally, I assisted primary school-aged children in navigating challenges related to anger, disrespect, and defiance, while also supporting their parents.
* I take a family-centred approach, so I not only assist your child with what they are going through, but I also support you as parents and equip you with effective strategies to support your child, while cultivating positive interactions and relationships between you and your child.
* I will support you and your child with learning principles and strategies to address social-emotional and behavioural challenges that will translate to changes now and have long-term results in school, work and future relationships.
Tirzah (Child Coach; Founder & Owner of ActVoices)
EMPOWERED. BUILT. SHAPED.
