Brooke Cowdell
Hawera,BOP
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Morgan Educare Flaxmere
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
Waitress /server
Napier Sailing Club
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Take-Out Server
Munchies Take Aways
09.2010 - 09.2013
- Managed high-volume orders with strong multitasking skills, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
- Handled high-stress situations calmly, addressing multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing accordingly.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate preparation of menu items for take-out orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring efficient service throughout the shift.
- Upheld food safety standards by properly packaging items to maintain quality during transportation.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of take-out area, promoting positive environment.
- Managed multiple food orders to ensure timely delivery to customers, enhancing satisfaction.
- Streamlined communication between take-out and kitchen staff to minimize order preparation time.
- Operated cash register to accept cash, debit and credit card payments from customers.
Education
Ncea Level 1 -
William Colenso College
Napier, HKBEarly Childhood Education Level 4 - Early Childhood Education
Workforce Development Ltd
Napier City, HKB06.2015
Skills
- Time Management
- Child Safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson Planning
- Health and safety
- Customer Service
- Active listener
- Loves children
- Friendly and likeable
- Emotionally supportive
- Approachable
- Child Care
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Caring and Understanding
- Infant Care
- Classroom Management
- Decision-Making
- Social Skills Development
- Emergency Procedures
- Special-needs childcare
- Child Development
- Language skills
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Morgan Educare Flaxmere
01.2020 - 01.2022
Waitress /server
Napier Sailing Club
02.2015 - 06.2017
Take-Out Server
Munchies Take Aways
09.2010 - 09.2013
Ncea Level 1 -
William Colenso College
Early Childhood Education Level 4 - Early Childhood Education
Workforce Development Ltd
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