Isobelle Turnbull
Katikati,BOP
Summary
Administrative professional with proven track record in managing office environments and facilitating efficient operations. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable support across various functions. Displays excellent organizational and communication skills, contributing to seamless office management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified/Registered Teacher
Kiwkidz Educare At The Beach
05.2024 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- 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.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
Early Childhood Teacher In Training
Athenree Montessori
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Evaluated and selected appropriate teaching materials to support the curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices in early childhood education.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on their child's progress.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion by embracing diversity among staff members, families, and children served within our center.
- Streamlined administrative processes, reducing paperwork and increasing efficiency in daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with local and state regulations by regularly reviewing policies and updating documentation as needed.
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Xero and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
Office Manager
Radius Lexham Park
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor and offering assistance when needed.
- Received incoming mail and evaluated and distributed correspondence requiring priority attention.
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
Activities Coordinator
Radius Lexham Park
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating creative activities and events into the daily schedule.
- Organized diverse activities, addressing various interests and promoting social interaction among participants.
- Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
- Fostered a sense of belonging among participants through regular recognition of achievements during group gatherings and celebrations.
- Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
- Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
- Increased activity participation by maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for all attendees.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, expanding available resources for program offerings.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively by identifying cost-efficient activities and materials.
- Promoted physical wellness through the implementation of group exercise classes tailored to various ability levels.
- Contributed to resident care planning by participating in assessment, developing service plan goals and maintaining progress notes.
- Sought and obtained community opportunities for cultural and recreational participation and safely transported residents to and from locations.
- Facilitated communication between participants and their families, ensuring consistent updates on involvement levels and achievements within the program.
Education
Bachelor Of Teaching - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland01-2024
Diploma - Business Administration
The Career Academy
Online08-2022
Certificate - Personal Managment And Human Resources
The Career Academy
Online08-2022
NCEA Level 3 -
Katikati College
Katikati12-2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Scheduling and Planning
- Office Administration
- Filing systems
- Data entry proficiency
- Payroll Processing
- Maintaining employee records
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Qualified/Registered Teacher
Kiwkidz Educare At The Beach
05.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher In Training
Athenree Montessori
03.2022 - 05.2024
Office Manager
Radius Lexham Park
01.2020 - 03.2022
Activities Coordinator
Radius Lexham Park
04.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor Of Teaching - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand Tertiary College
Diploma - Business Administration
The Career Academy
Certificate - Personal Managment And Human Resources
The Career Academy
NCEA Level 3 -
Katikati College
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