Team Development and Leadership

At Life Learning, we empower individuals through collaboration and a shared vision, fostering strong team dynamics and effective leadership.

Professional Development

At Life Learning, we are dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of educators and leaders through tailored professional development programs.

Teacher Coaching and Mentoring

At Life Learning, we provide personalized coaching and mentoring for educators to enhance their teaching practices and professional growth. 

Team Development and Leadership

A strong team is at the heart of all successful work

          Life Learning can work with individual teachers, small teams, teams and or the leadership group to ensure better learning outcomes for children. Through tailored support and professional development, Life Learning empowers educators at all levels to implement effective strategies, fostering an enriched learning environment that promotes the growth and success of every child.

       

          By investing in people and supporting them in transforming their qualifications into exemplary teaching practices, we can help to elevate the quality of education throughout the entire early childhood sector and beyond.

          We all need role-modelling from time to time and the opportunity to learn from those experienced teachers who have come before us. By developing teachers who are passionate about creating amazing learning environments, we build a high performing team and a dynamic learning culture.

As we like to say: coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success.

Empowering Educators Through Targeted Professional Development

          Our professional development opportunities help teachers improve their knowledge and skills.

          We provide strategies that enrich whole team environments or individuals within each team. If you are not being role modelled by someone either inside your work environment or outside it, then it becomes harder to develop professionally.

          Life Learning has the skills, experience and passion to help introduce best practice to enhance the child’s learning every step of the way and to grow educators both personally and professionally.

Teacher Coaching and Mentoring

Supporting Teachers with Expert Coaching for Lasting Impact and Growth

          Our coaching and mentoring programs support teachers on their educational journey, working collaboratively with individuals and teams to help them excel. We focus on implementing effective teaching strategies and creating optimal learning environments that enhance children’s learning outcomes and overall development.

     

           Research shows that teachers who are coached and mentored are more motivated, enthusiastic, experience higher job satisfaction, and stay in teaching longer.

          We have experience with mentoring and coaching both beginner teachers and experienced teachers since early 2003.

Develop a leading early childhood learning centre with Life Learning

     Life Learning offers a personalised consultation and mentorship to help your early childhood learning environment prosper.

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Meet your Instructor

Maria Johnson, is a highly experienced early childhood specialist, educator, and consultant with over 40+ years of expertise in child development, sensory integration, and movement-based learning.

Why Learn from Me?​

⭐ 40+ Years in Primary and Early Childhood Education
⭐ Expert in Sensory Integration & Reflex Development and Brain Development
⭐ Trusted by Teachers, Educators, Therapists & Parents Worldwide
⭐ Real-World Strategies That Get Results

Maria Johnson, 2012 finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, recognised for innovation in early childhood education
Wellington Gold Business Awards 2017 logo – Maria Johnson, finalist recognised for excellence in early childhood education and business leadership
New Zealand Women of Influence Awards 2017 logo – Maria Johnson, finalist honoured for impact in early childhood education and leadership
HER Regional Wellington Awards 2011 logo – Maria Johnson, winner of Best Small to Medium Business for excellence in early childhood education and business innovation
HER Regional Wellington Business Woman of the Year 2011 logo – Maria Johnson, Supreme Award Winner for outstanding leadership in early childhood education and business

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Maria Johnson with her early childhood education training courses, featuring topics like sensory integration, movement-based learning, behaviour guidance, and children’s wellbeing