Hi, I’m Rachel and I’m from the United Kingdom. I have a BA Honours English Literature and Journalism degree with a TEFL qualification. My first teaching position was at a secondary school in Thailand which is where my passion for the vocation began. Since then, I’ve taught pre-school and primary students for four and half years in Singapore, where I began specialising in phonics. The purpose of learning phonics is to gain a solid foundation of skills needed for reading and writing, and here at Greenland Childcare, I am the Curriculum Specialist and Teacher for our phonics program. The program is designed to be fun and interactive and is introduced at Nursery 1, then implemented across Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2 and it’s taught in an order that allows for a steady progression throughout the learning journey. Additionally, I am a qualified Yoga Therapy Teacher accredited by Yoga Alliance, and I really enjoy transferring mindfulness into my lessons. Some breathing and stretching exercises implemented in a fun way, at the beginning or end of lessons can really add a positive aspect to the learning experience and early learning development.
As a compassionate teacher, I am passionate about allowing children to discover their full potential that is personal to them. Each child has their own unique way of learning, and by being aware and observant, I try my best to cater to all learning abilities in a way that makes every child feel supported and nurtured to be themselves. My studies undoubtedly taught me a lot about communicating experiences, emotions and perceptions however it is through teaching I have had the opportunity to build relationships with people who have different backgrounds and first languages to my own and I have been able to see first-hand how our early-years experiences and environments can shape our perceptions and values. I love teaching and feel grateful to be part of helping children learn and grow, preparing them for their next steps of education.
Education: The University of Salford
Experience – 4.5 years
