Ana Giraldo
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Reliable and adaptable professional with strong organizational skills and a genuine passion for supporting the emotional and social development of young children. Skilled in building rapport across diverse backgrounds. Brings a positive attitude, dedication, and a swift capacity to learn new skills. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professionally within a purpose-driven environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher Reliever
Rhyme and Reason ECC
01.2024 - Current
- After acquiring experience through the recruitment agency, transitioned into a permanent reliever role at Rhyme and Reason ECC, a busy centre with approximately 50 children across nursery, toddler, and preschool rooms.
- Have gained extensive experience supporting tamariki and their whānau across diverse developmental stages in a caring, nurturing environment.
- Have learned from experienced teachers, expanding skills in designing and implementing creative, age-appropriate activities for children from diverse backgrounds and adapting techniques to individual needs.
- Recognised by the team and families for commitment to fostering a supportive, enriching environment for tamariki.
Early Childhood Teacher Reliever
Talk Recruitment
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked at various childcare centres, gaining exposure to diverse teaching styles.
- Built strong relationships with Rhyme and Reason (ECC), where I was consistently booked to work as an unqualified reliever.
- Supported teachers in creating a secure learning environment for tamariki under the Montessori education method.
- Recognised for my contributions with the ‘Teacher of the Week’ award (Talk Recruitment).
- Developed positive rapport with mātua, kaitātaki and tamariki.
Day Manager
King of Snake
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Award-winning restaurant (Canterbury Hospitality Awards 2022: Outstanding Ambience & Design, Outstanding Restaurant and Supreme Award for establishment of the year).
- Enhanced staff development by mentoring and supervising young, new employees, providing guidance through training sessions.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assisted with the establishing of a successful venue in a new location under the pressure of lockdown and the challenging covid environment.
Writing and Communication Projects
Freelance
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Transitioned to freelance work, focusing on projects aligned with a background in communication and journalism.
- Co-creator - New Zealand Stories: Executive Producer and Community manager of a self-funded online documentary series showcasing the experiences of immigrants in New Zealand.
- Organising a successful premiere event on a limited budget with almost 100 attendees.
- Achieved over 2,500 views in YouTube and Facebook Watch.
- Contributing Author – Vínculos (Connections) online magazine: Commissioned to write two to three articles per month for a Miami, USA-based online magazine targeted at the Latino community around the world.
- Several articles achieved the highest views in the month of publication.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Mexicano’s Restaurant
12.2017 - 01.2020
- A key member of the senior management team at a successful Latin restaurant.
- My role involved assisting the General Manager and taking the lead role 2 days per week.
- Coordinating front-of-house staff and regularly hosting over 100 guests per night.
- Managing customer experiences and addressing any complaints.
- Complying with health and safety and liquor licensing requirements.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Counselling
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ04-2025
CEEL College of English - Advanced Proficiency
University of Canterbury
01.2016
Bachelor of Social Communication And Journalism -
University of Manizales
Colombia01.2011
Skills
- Organisational and time management
- Warm and effective communication
- Empathic
- Adaptability
- Artistic and creative abilities
- Computer skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher Reliever
Rhyme and Reason ECC
01.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher Reliever
Talk Recruitment
09.2022 - 12.2023
Day Manager
King of Snake
11.2021 - 09.2022
Writing and Communication Projects
Freelance
03.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Mexicano’s Restaurant
12.2017 - 01.2020
Post-Graduate Certificate - Counselling
University of Canterbury
CEEL College of English - Advanced Proficiency
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Social Communication And Journalism -
University of Manizales
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