Why Mentoring?
Personal and Professional growth and development are two sides of the same coin. They go hand in hand.
Professional growth influences personal development and personal growth influences professional development.
The benefits of mentoring are many, and here are a few of them.
Mentoring :
+ promotes wellbeing
+ supports staff retention
+ facilitates growth and development
+ encourages leadership confidence
+ maximizes potential
+ provides a confidential, safe space to explore ideas, challenges, goals, and strategies to move forward.
What you will receive on this programme:
Monthly 1:1 Confidential Leadership & Wellbeing Mentoring and Coaching (February to November)
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Monthly Leadership Webinars
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Email Support
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Access to a Professional Community of Learners (Discussion and Support)
Mentoring spaces are limited
About Your Mentor
Kia ora! My name is Gaynor Clarke.
I love working with ECE teachers, leaders and managers because I can relate to the balancing act required by the demands and challenges of the work on the one hand, with the purpose and passion for the work on the other hand. The work I do with ECE teachers aligns with my own purpose and passion, as well three of my core values: RESPECT - TRUST - DIVERSITY
When I work with you as an emerging or experienced leader, I ask that you trust me and trust the process. I want to let you know that our sessions are confidential, providing a safe place and space for you in your busy life. Leadership in ECE can feel lonely at times. Knowing who to talk to, and who to confide in, can often present as an ethical dilemma. I want to help you navigate your way through various leadership challenges with the support of my mentoring, coaching and online leadership courses.
When we work together, I see you as a whole person with both personal and professional needs and goals for growth and development. That is why I have created a series of leadership courses and mentoring programmes to help you and your team thrive as ECE practitioners, and as individual people behind the professional job of teaching.
I would love to help you and your centre too. I only work with a small number of leaders 1:1 each year, providing professional development webinars for leaders and teachers through the year, as well as a range of relevant online courses.
Are you ready?
Here is the all the official qualifications and experience for your information:
- Almost 30 years experience in the early years sector (Time flies when you are having fun!)
- Thirteen of those years working as a leadership mentor for ECE teachers
- Fully qualified and registered teacher
- Qualified and experienced adult educator in the tertiary sector
- Attained a Masters in Educational Leadership
- Certificate of Proficiency in Teacher Mentoring
- Taught on and managed Initial Teacher Education programmes at New Zealand Tertiary College, Whitireia Polytechnic, Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood Education
- Experience as an Adjunct Faculty Tutor for Open Polytechnic
- Experience as an Evaluative Lecturer for AUT University
- Experience as a Professional Development Facilitator for Barnardos Early Learning
- Experience as a Professional Development Facilitator for Ministry of Education
- Published author in two academic journals
- Registered Master Coach with ANZCAL (Australia-New Zealand Coaching Alliance).
Academic journal publications include:
Clarke, Gaynor Anne. (2009). 'An essay on leadership, especially through South African and New Zealand cultural lenses', International Journal of Leadership in Education,12:2,209 — 216
Clarke, G., & Broadley, M. (2017) What do quality outcomes for infants and toddlers have to do with effective leadership?, First Years Journal, 10:1, 25-30
I was involved as a research assistant in a research project led by Joce Nuttall in the following publication:
Ord, K., Mane, J., Smorti, S., Carroll-Lind, J., Robinson, L., Armstrong Read, A., Brown-Cooper, P., Meredith, E., Rickard, D., & Jalal, J. (2013). Te whakapakari kaiārahi āhuatanga ako kōhungahunga: Developing pedagogical leadership in early childhood education. Wellington: Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa//NZ Childcare Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?
If you are unsatisfied with your coaching, reach out to us to see if your purchase is eligible for a refund.
How do I schedule my appointment?
Upon purchasing coaching, you'll receive further instructions on how to book a time for your appointment.
Can I purchase coaching more than once?
Absolutely! If you find yourself in need of coaching more than once, simply purchase the coaching again.
