Clara Lavender
Te Puna
Summary
I am currently working as a full-time early childhood assisting teacher at New Shoots, Twin Oaks, Papamoa. I have taken a sabbatical from studying with Waikato University, to work full time at New Shoots.
I am a passionate and professional educator with a strong background in developing and implementing engaging and required curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages children's growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childcare Assisting Teacher
New Shoots
05.2022 - Current
- Provide pastoral care 40 hours per week and aid in the development of a child's personal language, and physical co-ordination abilities. Helping children reach developmental milestones.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with the families and children to provide support and collaborate in respect with families’ values.
- Maintained accurate records of interests, skills, and behaviour of children's progress using computer systems for documentation purposes.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care for children and families. (Working alongside physical therapists, speech therapists, and social workers)
- Build and maintain positive relationships with the families and children to provide support and collaborate in respect with families values.
- Uphold the standards set by the centres vision, philosophy and values.
Maintain full compliance of the relevant educational framework - Te Whariki, by actively promoting holistic contemporary pedagogies and practices, in context to the legislative document. - Ensure Health and Safety is maintained throughout all activities, both inside and outside environments.
- Attend all staff meetings, personal developments, and first aid trainings.
Early Childcare Assisting Teacher
Best Start
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Provide pastoral care and aid in the development of a child's personal language, and physical co-ordination abilities. Helping children reach developmental milestones.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with the families and children to provide support and collaborate in respect with families’ values.
- Maintained accurate records of interests, skills and behaviours of children's progress using computer systems for documentation purposes.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care for children and families. (Working alongside physical therapists, speech therapists, and social workers)
- Build and maintain positive relationships with the families and children to provide support and collaborate in respect with families values.
- Uphold the standards set by the centres vision, philosophy and values and actively promoting holistic contemporary pedagogies and practices, in context to the legislative document.
- Ensure Health and Safety is maintained throughout all activities, both inside and outside environments.
Early Childcare Assisting Teacher
Waiapu Kids, St Georges Centre
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Provide pastoral care and aid in the development of a child's personal language, and physical co-ordination abilities. Helping children reach developmental milestones.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with the families and children to provide support and collaborate in respect with families’ values.
- Maintained accurate records of interests, skills and behaviour of children's progress using computer systems for documentation purposes.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care for children and families. (Working alongside physical therapists, speech therapists, and social workers)
- Build and maintain positive relationships with the families and children to provide support and collaborate in respect with families values.
- Uphold the standards set by the centres vision, philosophy and values.
- Maintain full compliance of the relevant educational framework - Te Whariki, by actively promoting holistic contemporary pedagogies and practices, in context to the legislative document.
- Ensure Health and Safety is maintained throughout all activities, both inside and outside environments.
- Attend all staff meetings, personal developments and first aid trainings.
Customer Service Representative
Tegel Foods Ltd
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Processing and managing all the orders within that region - (All of Lower North Island).
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Data entry skill.
- Meeting deadlines.
Bar Server
Whakatane Hotel - The Craic
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Maintained a clean and organized bar environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Optimized drink-making efficiency by mastering the use of various bar equipment and tools, such as cocktail shakers, and strainers.
- Supported needs of 4-5 - person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for the Craic bar/restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Hospitality Worker
White House Café
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
- Prepared food and beverages and verified adherence of quality and safe food-handling standards.
Caregiver
Private Client
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established expectations of the family.
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR).
- Prepared healthy meals following dietary guidelines or specific parent instructions while considering individual food preferences or allergies.
- Managed daily and nightly routines and rituals to maintain consistency for the children.
Fruit Harvester
Blueberry Corner
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and ensure efficient workflow during the busy harvest season.
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
Junior Personal Assistant
Phoenix Pharmacy
02.2010 - 11.2010
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands and managing mail.
Education
Professional And Educational Development
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Collaborative learning
- Growth mindset
- Curriculum implementation
References
To be contacted upon request.
Timeline
Early Childcare Assisting Teacher
New Shoots
05.2022 - Current
Early Childcare Assisting Teacher
Best Start
06.2019 - 02.2020
Early Childcare Assisting Teacher
Waiapu Kids, St Georges Centre
09.2017 - 06.2019
Customer Service Representative
Tegel Foods Ltd
04.2015 - 12.2016
Bar Server
Whakatane Hotel - The Craic
11.2014 - 02.2015
Hospitality Worker
White House Café
10.2013 - 01.2014
Caregiver
Private Client
08.2012 - 01.2013
Fruit Harvester
Blueberry Corner
01.2011 - 03.2011
Junior Personal Assistant
Phoenix Pharmacy
02.2010 - 11.2010
Professional And Educational Development
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