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Dianne Strawbridge

Dianne Strawbridge

Kapiti Coast,WGN

Summary

I have worked in the teaching sector for 20 plus years building fantastic relationships with colleagues, tamariki and their extended whanau. I have a friendly and warm personality, an awesome sense of humor, and am collegial, honest and reliable.

I am excellent at multi-tasking, have good time management skills and am methodical, organized. patient and culturally aware. I work well in a team and individually.

I understand the importance of, and am committed to professional development to not only further my skills but to benefit those I work with.

Outside of work I love to spend time with my family and friends, work in the garden and bake.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher/Kaiako

Kindercare
Paraparaumu
07.2023 - Current

My Early Childhood teaching duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Creating a positive, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow
  • Planning dailiy programmes, learning experiences and routines for children
  • Provide basic needs for tamariki eg; changing nappies, supervising mealtimes, changing clothes etc
  • Daily communication with parents and extended whanau
  • Working effectively alongside a range of diverse persons
  • Collating profile books with learning stories and reports showing each tamariki's individual learning journey
  • Opening and Closing the Centre

Teacher/Kaiako

Centre Kidz Preschool
2011 - 03.2023

Teacher/Kaiako

Castle Kids Nursery
Waikanae, Kapiti Coast
2008 - 2010

Teacher/Kaiako

ABC Paraparaumu
Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
2006 - 2008

Education

NZ National Nanny Certificate - Early Childhood

Whitreia Polytechnic
Porirua, NZ
12.1996

National Diploma In Early Childhood Education

Whitireia Polytechnic
Porirua
12.1998

First Aid Refresher Through Kindercare
03-2025

Te Ahu Te Reo - Maori With Takaku

Te Tahuhu O Te Matauranga
01-2023

Skills

  • National Diploma of Education and Group Care
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Strong relationship/interpersonal and communication skills
  • Computer Literate
  • Quick Learner

REFERENCES

  • Jo Szabo Centre Kidz Preschool - 0211292922
  • Rachel Paige Character reference - 0278168314

Timeline

Teacher/Kaiako

Kindercare
07.2023 - Current

Teacher/Kaiako

Centre Kidz Preschool
2011 - 03.2023

Teacher/Kaiako

Castle Kids Nursery
2008 - 2010

Teacher/Kaiako

ABC Paraparaumu
2006 - 2008

NZ National Nanny Certificate - Early Childhood

Whitreia Polytechnic

National Diploma In Early Childhood Education

Whitireia Polytechnic

First Aid Refresher Through Kindercare

Te Ahu Te Reo - Maori With Takaku

Te Tahuhu O Te Matauranga
Dianne Strawbridge