Dale Neill
Dunedin,OTA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Montessori The Gardens, Centre Manager
BestStart
North East Valley , Dunedin
02.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities to enhance children's physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning through stimulating materials and resources.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create an engaging program that met the diverse needs of all learners.
- Encouraged parents to participate in their child's education by providing feedback on classroom activities.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to ensure a safe environment for all students.
ECE Centre Manager
City Impact Church
Frankton, Queenstown
09.2021 - Current
- Education and care of the children.
- Management responsibility for the day to day running of the centre.
- Development of centre curriculum and assessment.
- Hiring and support of staff.
- Developing and maintaining community links.
- Development and implementation of appraisal system.
- Development of centre strategic direction.
- Promotion and marketing of centre.
- Developing and maintaining external links with agencies.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
- Managed scheduling, monitoring performance and creating daily reports.
Teacher
Rainbow Preschool
, Dunedin
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Worked one-on-one with students to create individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify areas of further interest.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Liaised with teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve student support.
Director of Education
Baioo International Infant care & Preschool
Guangzhou, China
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Education and care of the children.
- Employment and appraisal of staff.
- Development of staff training and professional development with a strong emphasis on Te Whaariki.
- Development of a curriculum to suit the needs of the community.
- Development of centre strategic plan.
- Development of child assessment practices.
- Promotion and marketing of the centre.
- Developing and maintaining community links.
- Facilitated both in-person and virtual training courses to provide valuable training for new and current staff.
- Established a team to support learning and increase overall functional performance of the centre.
Risk Advisor
Adelphi Insurance
, Dunedin
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Meetings with clients to prepare individual risk plans.
- Liaising with insurance companies underwriters.
- Attending to client phone calls and requests.
- Helping clients to act on their insurance policies.
ECE Centre Manager
Amana Christian Early Learning Centre
, Dunedin
07.2009 - 08.2014
- Education and care of the children.
- Management responsibility for the day to day running of the centre.
- Development of centre curriculum and assessment.
- Hiring and support of staff.
- Developing and maintaining community links.
- Development and implementation of appraisal system.
- Development of centre strategic direction.
- Promotion and marketing of centre.
- Developing and maintaining external links with agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Dunedin College Of Education
Dunedin11.2002
Diploma of Teaching, Primary -
Christchurch College Of Education
Christchurch 12.1994
Skills
- Student assessment
- Programme planning
- Community engagement
- Administrative leadership
- Teacher development
- Effective communicator
- Relationship development
- Team building
Referees
- Dr Qingqing Zhou
Phone 0086 13924103759
email qqzhou_dunedin@hotmail.com
- Jinean Sinclair
Phone 021 0274 6689
email jinean_sinclair@yahoo.co.nz
Timeline
Montessori The Gardens, Centre Manager
BestStart
02.2023 - Current
ECE Centre Manager
City Impact Church
09.2021 - Current
Director of Education
Baioo International Infant care & Preschool
08.2019 - 01.2021
Teacher
Rainbow Preschool
07.2018 - 09.2021
Risk Advisor
Adelphi Insurance
08.2014 - 07.2018
ECE Centre Manager
Amana Christian Early Learning Centre
07.2009 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Dunedin College Of Education
Diploma of Teaching, Primary -
Christchurch College Of Education