Hayley Seaward
Christchurch
Summary
Dedicated early childhood educator with over a decade of experience in providing exceptional care and education to tamariki. Skilled in creating inclusive, nurturing environments that support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Proven expertise in team leadership, parent collaboration, and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Committed to fostering a lifelong love of learning while supporting whānau with quality care and guidance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant tutor trainer
Jolt mixed ability dance company
02.2020 - 12.2024
Head teacher
Grow Active Welles street
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Successfully led a team of educators to maintain and exceed high standards of care and education.
- Designed and implemented individualized development plans for tamariki, focusing on holistic growth.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to staff, fostering professional development within the team.
- Enhanced communication with whānau through regular updates, meetings, and personalized learning stories.
- Created and maintained a calm, nurturing environment conducive to learning and exploration.
- Working within a primary care centre to support children and whánau to become settled and welcomed within their new environment
- Support children to learn and grow at their own pace in an encouraging and safe environment
- Allowing children time and space to explore while providing experiences to encourage all areas of development
- Providing whánau with a home away from home for them and their children
- Extending children’s development through personalized profile books and online settings
- Nurturing children within a calm space
- Collaborating with whanau and teachers to provide the best quality care
- Working within a team environment, communicating and collaborating to provide the best for all tamariki
- Supporting children and whánau as they transition into the preschool environment
- Leading my team to provide ongoing support for children and families
Nursery teacher
Little Wonders Pegasus
01.2017 - 01.2019
Head teacher
Minnies Nursery & Preschool
01.2014 - 01.2017
Full time Nursery teacher
Woodend Preschool and Nursery
01.2012 - 01.2014
Home Support Worker
IDEA Services
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: IDEA Services provides support to people with intellectual disabilities at home and in daily living
- The aim is to empower, include and support each individual and to support their needs and goals
- I was able to support and empower a 9 year old with diverse needs.
- IDEA Services provides support to people with intellectual disabilities at home and in daily living
Education
NZ Certificate in Nanny Education (Level 5) -
Rangi Ruru Early Childhood College
SACE - South Australian Certificate of education
Westminster School
St Andrews College
Diploma of Early Childhood Education -
Rangi Ruru Early Childhood College
11.2011
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/30/91
Timeline
Assistant tutor trainer
Jolt mixed ability dance company
02.2020 - 12.2024
Head teacher
Grow Active Welles street
01.2019 - 05.2022
Nursery teacher
Little Wonders Pegasus
01.2017 - 01.2019
Head teacher
Minnies Nursery & Preschool
01.2014 - 01.2017
Full time Nursery teacher
Woodend Preschool and Nursery
01.2012 - 01.2014
Home Support Worker
IDEA Services
01.2009 - 01.2010
SACE - South Australian Certificate of education
Westminster School
Diploma of Early Childhood Education -
Rangi Ruru Early Childhood College
NZ Certificate in Nanny Education (Level 5) -
Rangi Ruru Early Childhood College
St Andrews College
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