Donna Yee
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Newlands College, excelling in cultural sensitivity and relationship building. Successfully enhanced student satisfaction through meticulous host family matching and effective communication. Strong organizational skills and analytical thinking led to streamlined processes, fostering positive environments for international students. Committed to continuous improvement and collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Stay Co Ordinator
Newlands College
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for student arrivals and departures, ensuring smooth transitions into their new living situations.
- Served as a liaison between host families, students, and educational institutions to foster open communication and mutual understanding.
- Ensured positive homestay environments by conducting thorough inspections and evaluations of host family accommodations.
- Conducted regular check-ins with students to assess their well-being, satisfaction levels, and overall progress within the program.
- Collaborated with school administrators to align homestay goals with broader educational objectives for international students.
- Addressed emergencies or unforeseen circumstances professionally while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties during such incidents.
- Increased overall satisfaction rates among participants by consistently addressing concerns, providing timely support, and maintaining high standards for host family selection.
- Managed contracts with host families to ensure adherence to established terms and conditions governing participation in the homestay program.
- Evaluated feedback from both students and host families after each placement period in order to implement continuous improvement measures within the program.
- Organized cultural events and activities to engage participants in local customs, traditions, and community life.
- Maintained accurate records of student placements, payments, incident reports, and other relevant documentation for program administration purposes.
- Enhanced student experiences by carefully matching them with suitable host families.
- Streamlined placement processes by developing efficient systems for tracking applications, interviews, background checks, and placements of students with host families.
- Facilitated clear communication between students, host families, and school staff to address concerns and resolve issues promptly.
- Provided ongoing support to both students and host families throughout the duration of the program, fostering strong relationships.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
In Home Educator
Self
09.2013 - 04.2024
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
- Organized field trips that complemented classroom learning, expanding children's real-world understanding.
- Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations by regularly inspecting facilities and equipment for potential hazards.
- Established strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication lines regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Developed customized lesson plans tailored to the individual needs of each child, ensuring optimal learning experiences.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
Special Audit Investigator
Inland Revenue Wellington
07.2004 - 04.2013
- Investigated illegal activities such as white collar crime and funds from drug related activities.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, and friends of suspects.
- Documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Dealt with other law enforcement agencies
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
- Attended raids alongside Police on suspects known abode.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Maintain a professional tone.
- Identified trends in criminal activities, allowing for proactive measures to be taken against future threats.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Uncovered critical evidence by meticulously analyzing financial records and other documents related to investigations.
- Conducted comprehensive background checks for high-profile cases, leading to crucial breakthroughs.
- Managed sensitive case information with utmost discretion, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in all proceedings.
- Solved numerous cold cases, applying innovative investigative methods and relentless pursuit.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Early Child Hood
Level 405-2023
Skills
- Strong organization
- Background checks
- Cultural sensitivity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Self motivation
- Relationship building
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Home Stay Co Ordinator
Newlands College
11.2023 - Current
In Home Educator
Self
09.2013 - 04.2024
Special Audit Investigator
Inland Revenue Wellington
07.2004 - 04.2013
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Early Child Hood
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