Casey George
Porirua
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Teacher with a proven track record at Waikato Tairāwhiti Kōhanga Reo, skilled in fostering child development and maintaining compliance with childcare regulations. Adept at building strong parent-teacher communication and implementing effective curriculum planning, I create nurturing environments that enhance learning and support special needs. First aid certified and committed to ongoing professional growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position to gain more skills for higher positions if selected. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Teacher
Waikato Tairāwhiti Kōhanga Reo
02.2016 - Current
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Engaged with children on individual and group basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behaviour, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational research and best practices, applying this knowledge to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Cafe Worker
Aotea Lodge
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Maintained a clean and organized café environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of cash and credit card payments.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly while multitasking effectively to maintain optimal productivity levels during busy periods.
- Produced food and drink products adhering to company quality and quantity standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service with a welcoming attitude.
- Supported fellow team members in achieving a smooth workflow during peak hours.
Education
NCEA -
Bay of Islands College
Bay Of Islands, NZSkills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Child development
- Classroom organization
- Outdoor play supervision
- Special needs support
- Curriculum planning
- Observation and assessment
- Childcare regulations compliance
- First aid and CPR
- Child safety
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Supervised groups of up to 20 children from three months to 5 years of age whilst maintaining a safe and nurturing environment alongside other employees.
- Transitioned facility from paper to electronic filing system.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Te Ara Tuatahi
- Te Ara Tuarua
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
- Te Tohu Mātauranga - Whakapakari Tino Rangatiratanga o Te Kōhanga Reo
- Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori - Te Rekamauroa ki Tainui 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Maori
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Childcare Teacher
Waikato Tairāwhiti Kōhanga Reo
02.2016 - Current
Cafe Worker
Aotea Lodge
10.2012 - 09.2013
NCEA -
Bay of Islands College
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