Claire Abbott
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
Knowledgeable and passionate student skilled at learning quickly and committed to delivering results. Competent at working in both team based and independent capacities. Eager to learn from professionals and contribute value and enthusiasm to diverse opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Anna Bryant
Papamoa, Tauranga
04.2023 - Current
- Provide Part time Care for four children, aged 7, 8, 9 and 10, including meal preparation, managing household tasks, transportation, administering medication, and educational assistance.
- Organise and implement age-appropriate activities, such as games, arts, and outdoor play, to foster creativity and growth.
- Create nurturing and safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Encourage positive behavior by providing clear expectations and consistent discipline techniques.
- Have developed lasting, professional relationships with the family by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Provide emotional support during times of stress or transition.
- Follow routines to foster stability in children's lives during parental absences.
Childcare Provider
Nathan Watkins
Papamoa, Tauranga
01.2023 - Current
- Provide part-time care for two children, aged 7 and 9, including meal preparation, managing household tasks, transportation, administering medication, and educational assistance.
- Plan and implement a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, mental, and emotional growth in the children.
- Create warm and safe environments, alongside providing clear expectations, to encourage positive behaviour.
- Provide stability and structure within the children's lives by being reliable and consistent.
- Develop an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses in order to provide effective and specialised care.
Cafe Supervisor
The Wave Cafe
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Supervised staff in providing excellent customer service to patrons.
- Ensured efficient operation of café according to health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory, ordering supplies as needed.
- Promoted positive working environment by encouraging team collaboration.
- Reconciled daily sales each shift, counting register drawers and resolving discrepancies.
- Greeted customers, took orders, and prepared barista-standard drinks.
Cafe Worker
Muffin Break Cafe
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Received payment from customers, processed credit card transactions, and issued change or receipts.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations when handling food items.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving any complaints or issues quickly.
- Conducted periodic inventories of all products stored in the cafe's pantry.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper procedures for taking orders, preparing drinks and foods, cleaning tables.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Majoring in Psychology And Minoring in Sociology
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellingto
Wellington, NZ11-2023
NCEA -
Otumoetai College
Tauranga12-2019
Skills
- Child physical, emotional, mental and social development knowledge
- Child Support and Advocacy
- Psychological Intervention and Rehabilitation Knowledge
- Psychological Assessment Knowledge
- Empathic and Active Listener
- Self Motivation
- Continuous Improvement and Self Growth
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Collaborative Working and Interpersonal Skills
Volunteer Work
Under the Stars
- Provided assistance with preparing and cooking meals for the homeless.
Fun Sticks
- Organized and led hockey programs for young children.
Te Puna School Sports Coaching
- Volunteered to teach the schools hockey team. Planned training sessions, attended games, communicated with caregivers and built lasting relationships with students.
Whiritoa Surf Life Club
- Participated in and led beach clean up initiatives.
Dunedin University
- Participated in multiple events dedicated to cleaning up the University's surrounding environments.
Otumoetai College
- Helped organized and run the athletics day for students with learning difficulties.
References
Anna Bryant - Employer
- Phone Number: 021 595 297
Nathan Watkins - Employer
- Phone Number: 021 197 2267
Sarah Smythe - Teacher and Mentor
- Phone Number: 027 600 0427
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Anna Bryant
04.2023 - Current
Childcare Provider
Nathan Watkins
01.2023 - Current
Cafe Supervisor
The Wave Cafe
11.2021 - 02.2023
Cafe Worker
Muffin Break Cafe
11.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Majoring in Psychology And Minoring in Sociology
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellingto
NCEA -
Otumoetai College
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