Tasha Nicole Wahl
Bologna,Italy
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated preschool teacher with over twenty years of experience in early childhood education, inspired by the Reggio Approach. Expertise in supporting students with diverse abilities and learning needs, including teaching English to EAL students. Recognized for creativity and motivation, consistently collaborating with colleagues to enhance early learning programs, environments, and teaching strategies. Committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive classroom that promotes holistic development and a love for learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PYP EY Teacher (3 to 4 year olds)
International School of Bologna
05.2015 - Current
- Responsible for planning, assessments, reports and lessons for the Reception class.
- Implementation of an inquiry-based learning curriculum with a focus on play-based learning.
- Support other EY teachers to ensure our programs and classrooms follow what is outlined in our Play Policy and Teaching Agreements.
- Collaborate with the PYP Coordinator to evaluate our EY program and make improvements based on the strategies and knowledge gained from professional development.
- I have chaired Interest Working Parties on Play-based Learning and Outdoor Education and created the school’s Play Policy.
English Teacher (Preschool and Primary)
Istituto Farloittine
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Taught after-school programs in English for preschool and Elementary School.
- Substitute teacher in two Kindergarten classes.
- Applied play-based learning approach in lessons using puppets, music, books, games and provocations to teach English to Italian students.
Elementary Science and Geography teacher and Preschool Teacher
Kinder College
10.2012 - 06.2013
- I prepared and taught the Science and Geography curriculum in English for Grades 1 – 5.
- I taught in the English Immersion Preschool and implemented special art projects.
Education Coordinator and Early Childhood Educator for Children with Diverse Abilities
Hope’s Home
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Responsible for preparing and implementing play-based programs and activities for children ages 3 months to 12 years with a wide range of medical and developmental needs.
- Provided inclusive programs for children with diverse abilities and medical conditions.
- Assisted nurses with providing medical care for children who were medically fragile.
- Completed documentation to monitor developmental milestones and medical charting in nursing logs.
- Followed physical and occupational therapy programs with individual children in my care.
- Managed and supervised the educators, prepared schedules, maintained government regulations and enforced the policies of the organization.
- Trained new employees and created presentations for professional development in Early Childhood Education for all staff including the educators, nurses and developmental workers.
EAL Early Childhood Educator
Regina Open Door Society
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Taught infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children who were refugees learning English as an additional language.
- One-on-one learning support teacher for children with acquired brain injuries who required physical and verbal assistance.
- Implemented various therapy programs and assisted children with diverse abilities.
Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma with Honours -
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
Regina, Canada06.2009
Bachelors of Education - undefined
University of Regina
Saskatchewan06.2004
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Educational leadership
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Training facilitation
- Documentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
Languages
Native English speaker
C2 Level Italian speaker
Basic knowledge of French and Spanish
Certification
- Learning Space Solutions - Early Years 2 Day Workshop - Torino, Italy, January 2025
- Bright Start International Conference - Early Years Excellence in Practice - Athens, Greece, December 2022
- Google Certified Educator Level 2 - 15 January 2020
- “Principi Base di Neuroeducazione ed Educazione Emozionale” Basic Principles of Neuroeducation and Emotional Education - Asilo nel Bosco, March 2019
- Documenting Learning in the Early Years - workshop with Dr. Jo Fahey, February 2019
- Student Well-being - IB Inservice Workshop, August 2018
- Playing with Maths - Professional development workshop, March 2018
- Pedagogy of Play - Centre for Development, Learning and Technology - International School of Amsterdam, November 2017
- 3 to 5 Year Olds – IB Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, February 2017
- Action in the PYP – IB In-Service Workshop, January 2017
- Making the PYP Happen in the Early Years – IB Online Course, October 2015
- BLSD – Basic Life Support Defibrillation – Italian Red Cross, May 2014
- Dialogues on Education - Canadian Study Tour in Reggio Emilia, Italy, April 2011
- Management Skills for Supervisors – Training Program, Regina, Canada, April 2011
- Introduction to American Sign Language – March 2011
- Play and Exploration - Saskatchewan Ministry of Education workshop, January 2011
- Standard First Aid and CPR Heartsaver 'C' AED – December 2007 (Recertified Jan. 2010)
Timeline
PYP EY Teacher (3 to 4 year olds)
International School of Bologna
05.2015 - Current
English Teacher (Preschool and Primary)
Istituto Farloittine
11.2014 - 05.2015
Elementary Science and Geography teacher and Preschool Teacher
Kinder College
10.2012 - 06.2013
Education Coordinator and Early Childhood Educator for Children with Diverse Abilities
Hope’s Home
05.2009 - 06.2011
EAL Early Childhood Educator
Regina Open Door Society
06.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelors of Education - undefined
University of Regina
Early Childhood Education Diploma with Honours -
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology