Abby Edwards
Taupiri,WKO
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher & Room Leader
Hand And Hand Early Learning Centre
07.2022 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Maternity Leave
Maternity Leavr
12.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Store Manager
SKECHERS Retail
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
Trainee Educator
Belmont Community Child Care Centre
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
Apprentice Hairdresser
Bliss Hair Artists
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Helped get clients' hair ready for treatment by shampooing and conditioning at wash station.
- Answered telephone calls to provide information and schedule new appointments.
- Performed basic housekeeping duties such as sweeping, taking out trash and collecting dirty linens for wash.
- Assisted hairdressers with cutting, coloring, and styling hair to maintain salon workflow efficiency.
- Assisted front desk by answering phone calls, taking appointments and checking clients in.
- Completed basic styles for regular customers by using strong blow-drying and curling abilities.
- Minimized infection risks by using required solutions and procedures to clean and sanitize tools.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood
New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland, NZ10.2025
High School Diploma -
Kurri Kurri High School
10.2015
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Community Involvement
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Management
- Child Development
- Critical Thinking
- Fundraising
- Learning Strategies
- Customer Relations
- Records Management
- Loss Prevention
- Stock Management
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Staff Management
- Retail Operations
- Attention to Detail
- Incident Reports
- Upselling and Cross Selling
- Store Opening and Closing
- Customer Service Management
- Team Building and Leadership
- Hiring and Training
- Relationship Building and Management
- Customer Service
Timeline
Teacher & Room Leader
Hand And Hand Early Learning Centre
07.2022 - Current
Maternity Leave
Maternity Leavr
12.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Store Manager
SKECHERS Retail
11.2020 - 12.2021
Trainee Educator
Belmont Community Child Care Centre
06.2019 - 09.2020
Apprentice Hairdresser
Bliss Hair Artists
01.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood
New Zealand Tertiary College
High School Diploma -
Kurri Kurri High School
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