Hi, I’m Ruthie, an Early Childhood Behavioural and Education Consultant and Registered Teacher. With over 23 years' teaching experience (18 years as a Head Teacher), and 11 years as a Behavioural Specialist, I have now ventured out on my own to continue my passion for supporting tamariki to flourish in safe, inclusive environments by establishing 'RMF - ECE Behavioural and Education Consultants'.

My work includes providing coaching and mentoring to promote and enhance environments that support inclusion, equitable opportunities, self-regulation, and social and emotional competencies. Tailored strategies are designed to meet the individual needs of our tamariki/children, kaiako/teachers, whānau/parents, families, and caregivers.

'RMF - ECE Behavioural and Education Consultants' can support your team in many areas including coaching and mentoring kaiako/teachers in the areas of:

  • Positive behaviour guidance

  • Social and emotional regulation

  • Neurodiversity including Autism

  • Developing Individual Plans

  • Supporting and collaborating with whānau/caregivers

  • Inclusive practice

  • Team cohesion

I can visit your centre, chat on the phone, email, meet via Zoom/Teams, or even meet you for a coffee and chat. Every situation is unique, and I can collaborate with you to customise strategies and cater to what you and your team are hoping to accomplish - we can work together to achieve positive outcomes for all.

Some areas I have a background/training in:

  • Accredited Facilitator for The Incredible Years Teacher (IYT) Programme (delivering the programme for 11 years)

  • Facilitator for the Incredible Beginnings (IB) Programme

  • Facilitator for the Incredible Years Parents (IYP) Programme

  • Facilitator for the Incredible Years Teacher - Autism (IYT-A) Programme

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Course (Massey University)

  • Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders (Dr. Tony Atwood)

  • Open to Learning conversations

  • Brainwave Neuroscience Extension Training

  • Grief and Loss Training

  • Welcoming Refugee Families

  • Art of Communication in Professional and Personal Worlds

  • Measuring Social Outcomes

  • Anti-Bullying Training

Our Services

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Areas we can support you with:

  • Observations and written feedback particularly regarding behavioural support, inclusive practice, team cohesion (whānau/parental permission required if for specific tamariki)

  • Observations and guidance

  • Creating a positive, inclusive, welcoming culture and environment

  • Delivering existing as well as tailored workshops to groups

  • Positive behaviour guidance

  • Emotional regulation

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  • Resilience

  • Social and emotional competence development

  • Coaching and mentoring kaiako/teachers

  • Engaging with and supporting whānau/parents/caregivers

  • Supporting engagement in diverse communities

  • Supporting tamariki and whānau through a bicultural and multicultural lens

  • Conflict resolution

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  • An objective lens prior to submitting referrals to external agencies

  • Neurodiversity including autism

  • IP writing and development

  • Inclusive teaching practice

  • Interpersonal communication

  • Employee engagement

  • Community engagement

Work Shops and Courses

We can deliver tailored workshops for Centre Managers, Teachers/kaiako and Whānau/Parents/caregivers

Testimonials

  • “Gaining Ruth’s support and expertise in helping me support tamariki build their social and emotional competence through the use of positive behaviour strategies has been transformative for my teaching career. She equipped me with tools to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment that supports all tamariki. Our teaching team have worked collaboratively and seen a positive shift in the ways we manage challenging behaviours. I am truly grateful for her mentorship and the positive impact it has had on my teaching journey”

    Pip K (Kaiako)

  • “My teaching practice and my leadership skills, have really benefitted from Ruth’s coaching, mentorship and support. I always leave my conversations with Ruthie armed with strategies and renewed confidence to tackle challenging situations, whether they are with tamariki, whānau or kaiako. Ruth’s passion, knowledge and advocacy for tamariki, is inspiring!”

    Lorna (Head Teacher)

  • “I would love to pick Ruth's brain so much when it comes to specific children and specific behaviours. I loved the group discussions and how safe the space was to talk. I feel like the discussions were so valuable that we could have gone on for so much longer, but the length allowed me to really soak it all up and reflect on it. Sometimes we can get hung up on others' views, but these workshops were really powerful. Ruth, I love your passion, I could listen to you all day! Really made me think about me, and what I do, and what I need to role model. Thank you”

    Kerri Birdthistle (Manager - Newbies Birkdale) 

  • “Ruthie has a wealth of knowledge and practical experience.  She is an amazing role model for teachers, head teachers, centre managers, and leaders in general.  She is easy going, down to earth and has a brilliant sense of humour, which of course is essential in the ECE world”

    Tulani Clarke (ECE Leader/teacher)

  • “I have had the privilege of working alongside Ruth for the past three years, where she has become a mentor and coach for me in the field of positive behaviour in the early childhood space. She has a drive and passion to always see the best outcomes for tamariki, whānau and kaiako and her continuous advocacy for children is inspiring. Without a doubt I am now a better teacher, educator and facilitator thanks to Ruth”

    Brigitte B (Teacher)

  • “I had the privilege of working alongside Ruth in my facilitation role through the kindergarten association. Ruth coached and mentored me to succeed in my facilitation journey when I was interacting and teaching kaiako across Auckland. Her leadership, knowledge, guidance and passion has empowered me to become a confident and competent facilitator and leader within the education sector”

    Emilie Meredith (Acting Head Teacher)

  • “I was lucky enough to work with Ruthie for 2 years. Her dedication, consistency, work ethic and values to support the hundreds of kaiako, tamariki and whānau, parents and caregivers was unprecedented and inspiring. Her leadership and kindness with a great sense of humour made working with Ruthie an absolute privilege. I’m so excited that ‘RMF ECE Behavioural and Education Consultants’ has been established to support our communities going forward"

    Bridey F (ECE Services)

  • “Ruth is a highly experienced and respected professional in the field of behaviour management. She offers invaluable support and guidance to teams of kaiako in centers and kindergartens, providing them with effective strategies and tools to enhance their behaviour management and teaching practices. Ruth has also been an excellent mentor to me in a facilitation role, consistently supportive and sharing her extensive years of experience”

    Avei (Teacher) 

  • “Great workshop, would like to be able to have another one.”

    Annie Porter (Team Leader 3-5 year olds) 

Contact Us

Interested in working together? Do any of the above sound like something/s you and your team would welcome support with? If so, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Ruth Fleury (Reg Tchr)

ruth.fleury@rmf-ececonsultants.co.nz
027 271 3993