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Freya Van Der Linden

Summary

I am a Friendly and energetic unqualified early childhood teacher with only 1 year experience in early childhood education however I do have over 17 years of experience with children from having my own and as a teenager working at various out of school care clubs and babysitting. I am Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. I love to set up activities to promote curiosity and engagement of all children from 0-5years old. I have just started studying in march this year with New Zealand Tertiary College and working towards my bachelor of Early childhood education as this has been a field I have always wanted to work in.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher

Ngatea Early Learning Centre
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing the environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all children.
  • Developed activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive and professional relationships with the children and their families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for the children.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.

Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher

Paeroa Early Learning Centre
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing the environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all children.
  • Developed activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive and professional relationships with the children and their families.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for the children.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.

Census Statistics Collector

Persolkelly New Zealand
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.
  • Visited assigned neighbourhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
  • Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven and expenses incurred to facilitate accurate reporting measures.
  • Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.

Stay at Home Parent

No Employer
05.2022 - 02.2023

Stay Home Parent from May 2022- February 2023 after the birth of our child.

Inventory Control Supervisor

Anihana
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
  • Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Managed inventory control for high-volume warehouses with accurate, timely stock replenishment.
  • Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
  • Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
  • Budgeted and forecasted inventory needs incorporating sales trends and customer demand.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
  • Built strong vendor relationships for timely goods and materials deliveries.
  • Developed and implemented inventory management strategies for improved stock flow.
  • Developed and implemented a system to track and monitor incoming, outgoing and on-hand inventory.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Production Supervisor

Anihana
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
  • Built strong vendor relationships for timely goods and materials deliveries.
  • Developed and implemented inventory management strategies for improved stock flow.
  • Developed and implemented a system to track and monitor incoming, outgoing and on-hand inventory.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Production Assistant

Soap Opera / Anihana
06.2015 - 12.2016
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Assembled soap and bathbomb products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
  • Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College
01.2027

Skills

  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Outdoor Play
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Individual Support
  • Activity Planning
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable

Timeline

Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher

Ngatea Early Learning Centre
05.2023 - Current

Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher

Paeroa Early Learning Centre
05.2023 - Current

Census Statistics Collector

Persolkelly New Zealand
02.2023 - 04.2023

Stay at Home Parent

No Employer
05.2022 - 02.2023

Inventory Control Supervisor

Anihana
01.2020 - 05.2022

Production Supervisor

Anihana
01.2017 - 12.2020

Production Assistant

Soap Opera / Anihana
06.2015 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

New Zealand Tertiary College
Freya Van Der Linden