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Amelia Howatson

New Plymouth,Hurworth

Summary

Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and skills in building and maintaining relationships. I am child focused and strive to provide an environment where children can grow and develop. Committed to helping create supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused spaces.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher in Training

The Nest Limited
11.2023 - Current
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a busy environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked to set ratios of teachers to children, including children aged under 2.
  • Set up activities based on children's interests.
  • Effectively supervised different areas of the classroom, including food and sleep times.
  • Followed all relevant health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Planned for and assessed children's Learning.
  • Identified and observed children's interests.
  • Formed strong relationships with tamariki and their whānau.
  • Effectively communicated and contributed to team meeting and professional development courses.

Reliever

The Nest Limited
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a busy environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked to set ratios of teachers to children, including children aged under 2.
  • Set up activities based on children's interests.
  • Effectively supervised different areas of the classroom, including food and sleep times.
  • Followed all relevant health and safety policies and procedures.

Swimming Instructor

Streamline Swim Academy
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged 1 to 5 years.
  • Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
  • Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
  • Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.

Sports Umpire

Taranaki Hockey
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Learnt new skills.
  • Kept control of a busy environment.
  • Showed courtesy, kindness, and a readiness to assist whenever necessary
  • Ensured each player was safe and played fair.

Youth Sports Coach

St Pius X Primary School
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • Supervised practices, games and encouraged participation.
  • Made practices and games fun, inclusive and a safe environment for children.
  • Encouraged everyone to develop a strong work ethic by demonstrating patience and respect for others.
  • Built on individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize learning.
  • Taught players how to play to a specific plan and work together.

Education

Level 6 Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education

New Zealand Tertiary College
New Zealand
12-2025

Level 5 Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education

New Zealand Tertiary College
New Zealand
12-2024

NCEA Level 1 And 2

Sacred Heart Girls' College
New Plymouth, NZ
12-2023

Skills

  • Flexible, Adaptable and Reliable
  • Working in a Team Environment
  • Good Listening Skills
  • Responsible
  • Trustworthy
  • Articulate and a Good Communicator
  • Open and Enthusiastic

References

Claire Macphail

Head Teacher at Cashmere Kindergarten, Christchurch

027 359 9150

c-macphail@hotmail.com


Amy Wilson

Centre Manager at The Nest Limited 

027 380 6709

office@theneststratford.co.nz

Timeline

Teacher in Training

The Nest Limited
11.2023 - Current

Reliever

The Nest Limited
06.2023 - 11.2023

Swimming Instructor

Streamline Swim Academy
07.2022 - 07.2023

Sports Umpire

Taranaki Hockey
03.2020 - 09.2021

Youth Sports Coach

St Pius X Primary School
01.2019 - 09.2021

Level 6 Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education

New Zealand Tertiary College

Level 5 Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education

New Zealand Tertiary College

NCEA Level 1 And 2

Sacred Heart Girls' College

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