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Cherie Underwood

Cherie Underwood

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Dynamic and goal-driven professional with strong communication skills, recognized for fostering supportive learning environments at Woodlands Park Community Kindergarten. Proven ability to mentor staff and enhance parent-teacher relationships, ensuring transparency and effective collaboration. Experienced in operations management and dedicated to achieving excellence in all endeavors.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

Stewart Dawsons Jewellers
02.2023 - 04.2025


  • Sales, Stock and Displays.
  • Store Closed Down.

Relieving Teacher

AKA and Jitbug
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environmen.
  • Supporting all staff and their centre environment and philosophys.


Head Teacher Early Childhood Educator

Woodlands Park Community Kindergarten
01.2004 - 07.2022
  • Left with an excellent ERO report and financially very secure and well resourced. Responsible for five staff members.
  • Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
  • Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organised and dynamic spaces for daily use.
  • Organised extracurricular activities that complemented the curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among teachers.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing children's performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Early Childhood Educator

Just Kidd-Inn Daycare Centre
1996 - 12.2003

Operations Manager

National Research Bureau
1988 - 1989

Accounts and Wages

Patton Refridgeration
1982 - 1985

Publications, Product Advisor for Diesel Fuel.

Lucas Industries
1979 - 1981

Education

New Zealand Citizen

Expires July 2032 AX494633

Drivers License
Full

Expires June 2028

Practising Certificate
Registration Number 238133

Expires July 2027

First Aid Course

Diploma -

Diploma of Teaching ECE
02-2002

Skills

  • Honest and dependable
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Decision-making
  • Goal driven
  • Flexible hours
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Empathetic and a great listener
  • Energetic and healthy

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Stewart Dawsons Jewellers
02.2023 - 04.2025

Relieving Teacher

AKA and Jitbug
07.2022 - 03.2023

Head Teacher Early Childhood Educator

Woodlands Park Community Kindergarten
01.2004 - 07.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Just Kidd-Inn Daycare Centre
1996 - 12.2003

Operations Manager

National Research Bureau
1988 - 1989

Accounts and Wages

Patton Refridgeration
1982 - 1985

Publications, Product Advisor for Diesel Fuel.

Lucas Industries
1979 - 1981

New Zealand Citizen

Expires July 2032 AX494633

Drivers License

Expires June 2028

Practising Certificate

Expires July 2027

First Aid Course

Diploma -

Diploma of Teaching ECE
Cherie Underwood