Christiana Nicholson
Christchurch,Bishopdale
Summary
Creative Early Childhood Educator with a Bachelor's degree in Education and a background in fine arts. Experience in hospitality, sales, and marketing enhances adaptability and engagement in diverse learning environments. Skilled in classroom management and differentiated instruction, providing tailored support for students with special needs to improve their educational experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ECE Teacher
Kindercare Learning Centers Bishopdale
Christchurch, CAN
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive development.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children, promoting social and emotional growth.
- Assessed student learning through observation and tailored activities to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress, addressing concerns and providing resources.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social skills development and positive school culture.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, tailoring instruction to accommodate their unique challenges.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, catering to diverse learning styles and accommodating individual needs.
Sales Representative
Phillip Morris International
Christchurch, CAN
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Cultivated strong customer relationships through personalized service and product knowledge.
- Delivered impactful presentations to clients, showcasing product benefits and features effectively.
- Conducted market analysis to identify trends and customer preferences for sales strategy development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product visibility in retail environments.
- Fostered collaborative environment, sharing best practices among sales team.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long-term business growth.
Cafe Barista
Sopheze Coffee Lounge
Timaru, CAN
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Crafted high-quality espresso beverages and specialty drinks to meet customer preferences.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes, reducing wait times during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels, restocking supplies to ensure uninterrupted service flow.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication and fostering teamwork among staff members.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by simultaneously managing drink preparation, order-taking, and cash register duties.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety for both staff and customers.
ECE Teacher
Aynsley Street Preschool
Timaru, CAN
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child's education process.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a cohesive curriculum, ensuring continuity and consistency across grade levels.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills continually.
- Established a positive classroom environment, fostering respect and open communication among students and staff.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
Bachelor in Education (ECE) - Early Childhood Education
Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
Tauranga, NZ05-2023
University Entrance -
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Huiarau
Thorndon, NZ11-2018
Skills
- Curriculum planning
- Classroom management
- Inquiry-based learning
- Special needs education
- Language development
- Safety awareness
- Child safety practices
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Social-emotional learning
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
ECE Teacher
Kindercare Learning Centers Bishopdale
03.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Phillip Morris International
10.2023 - 01.2024
Cafe Barista
Sopheze Coffee Lounge
11.2022 - 10.2023
ECE Teacher
Aynsley Street Preschool
06.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor in Education (ECE) - Early Childhood Education
Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
University Entrance -
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Huiarau