Hana Okada
Mount Wellington,Auckland
Summary
Greetings! My name is Hana Okada, a 24-year-old Japanese-Kiwi raised in Christchurch, New Zealand. I am a positive and empathetic individual with a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for helping others. My mixed ethnicity and fluency in both English and Japanese have given me a deep awareness of diverse cultural perspectives and a strong interest in languages.
I am enthusiastic about leveraging my strengths to contribute meaningfully to your team. With my key interest in the childcare field, I am eager to gain valuable work experience and play a part in the early years foundation stage of children's development.
I pride myself on being a responsible and dedicated individual, always ready to take on new challenges and make a positive impact in the workplace.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursery teacher
The Learning Corner Ellerslie
Auckland
2023.12 - Current
- Supported infants from 6 months to 2 years
- Helped toddlers with their vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
- Set up and helped children with activity equipment and resources both indoors and outdoors.
- Utilised learning through play to enhance children's creativity.
- Wrote learning stories and created portfolios for children's developmental progress.
- Supported some children with learning disabilities- discussed with parents and manager on how to improve development.
Reliever in Early Childhood Centres
Evolve
Auckland, AUK
2022.08 - 2023.11
This reliever job required me to go to various early childhood centres across Auckland.
Some places which i was assigned to included
- Active Explorers Ellerslie
- Active Explorers Central Park, Ellerslie
- Little Earth Montessori, Remuera.
- Lollipops, Newton
I maintained strong relationships with the the centre teacher, helping with mat times, changing children, bottle feeding, cleaning the centre, and paperwork.
Family Babysitter
Maria Burlace
Auckland, AUK
2022.03 - 2023.02
- Picked up children from school, and took them home.
- Took the children to their activities afterschool.
- Prepared their snacks and meals after school.
- Sometimes i would stay late nights if parents were out.
- Communicated positively with parents when in need.
Ko-1 Sushi
Chisa Okada
Christchurch, CAN
2018.01 - 2022.01
- Made sushi, cut vegetables,
- Register
- Money handling
- Stock Taking
- Cleaning
- Opening and closing
- Perfomed in a team setting
Volunteer
Imagination Station
Christchurch, CAN
2021.03 - 2021.11
- Every Sunday for about 2-4 hours, i helped young children play with educational lego and supported their development. Working alongside children from 5-15
- I ensured to maintained fun, interactive, clean and well-organized spaces for children to play in.
- Communicated directly with many people in our society, and ensured to promote this business.
- Helped my manager with organising activities, events and catering.
- Assisted with special events and programs
Waitress
Fumetan Ramen
Christchurch, CAN
2020.02 - 2021.02
- Served customers
- Communicated with customers
- Handled money
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment
- Maintained work quality under pressure.
- Increased customers and sales by promoting the restaurant's social media pages.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
2022.02 - 2024.08
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Education
2021.02 - 2021.12
Certificate in Early Childhood Studies - Early Childhood Education
2020.05 - 2020.11
High School Diploma -
2013.02 - 2017.11
Skills
- Early childhood experience: Play-based learning
- Bilingual: Fluency in two languages: English and Japanese
- Knowledge in Early Childhood development skills mostly through Te Whāriki
- Cleaning experiences
- Excellent time management
Additional Information
References:
Eugenia lukiyanyuk- The learning corner Ellerslie
Timeline
Nursery teacher - The Learning Corner Ellerslie
2023.12 - Current
Reliever in Early Childhood Centres - Evolve
2022.08 - 2023.11
Family Babysitter - Maria Burlace
2022.03 - 2023.02
Auckland University of Technology - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
2022.02 - 2024.08
Volunteer - Imagination Station
2021.03 - 2021.11
Ara Institute of Canterbury - Diploma of Early Childhood Education, Education
2021.02 - 2021.12
Ara Institute of Canterbury - Certificate in Early Childhood Studies , Early Childhood Education
2020.05 - 2020.11
Waitress - Fumetan Ramen
2020.02 - 2021.02
Ko-1 Sushi - Chisa Okada
2018.01 - 2022.01
Burnside High School - High School Diploma,
2013.02 - 2017.11