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Jade Odering

Rolleston

Summary

I am an energetic and bubbly individual, dedicated to nurturing and providing high quality education and care to our Tamariki.

I strive to learn more and do better as a kaiako, reflecting on my practice and advancing my knowledge to provide my best self for the Tamariki in my care. I am a very curious individual, and enjoy getting down to the child's level, seeing through their eyes, learning alongside each tamaiti, and discovering their passions and interests. I am very patient, and full of love.

Personal Philosophy

My practice is influenced by the hikairo schema, as I believe relationships are the foundation to all learning and development. I believe that holistic well being is important, I strive to work alongside Tamariki, their whanau and the other kaiako in collaborative ways to ensure inclusion and belonging.

Following Te whariki I see Tamariki thriving in play based curriculum where the child has agency over their own learning and the right to follow their passions and interests.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Retailer

Oderings Garden nurseries
Yaldhurst
02.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and product recommendations.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, ensuring their satisfaction while maintaining company guidelines.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customers to better uncover individual needs.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Adhered to company policy relating to Health and Safety
  • Confident in money handling and process of opening and closing operations each day

Babysitting

Family, Friends, and Wider Rolleston Community
01.2019 - Current
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Being available and accommodating to meeting whanau needs
  • Passionate about having fun and creating exciting play opportunities
  • Utilised time management skills while managing multiple children's needs
  • Being patient, kind, and curious with tamariki to support learning and growth
  • Providing high quality care to a range of ages and developmental needs, including neurodiversity
  • Strong communication skills with tamariki and their whanau

Work Experience

Beststart
Farringdon

As part of the Level 5 Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care with ARA I completed two, 3 week placements with Beststart in Farringdon. I worked with tamariki aged 0-2 years. while i was there I,

  • created exciting and engaging learning experiences.
  • nurtured the hauora of each pepe, ensuring each child's needs were met.
  • communicated with whanau about their child's learning and development and created specialised learning experiences to cater to their needs.
  • did pick up and drop off with whanau, supporting each pepe to settle into the ECE environment.
  • Lead mat time, stroy telling, board stories, dancing, poi, waiata, and karakia.

Work Experience

Kidsfirst
Burnham

As part of my Level 3 and Level 4 Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care I was placed at Kids First Burnham for one day per week, with a full week at the end of each semester. I worked with tamariki aged 2-6 years. While I was placed there I

  • learnt about supervision ratio's and scanning the environment
  • did health and safety checks
  • planned for learning and completed learning experience assessments
  • explored curiosity with the tamariki
  • communicated with whanau about their childs learning.

Work Experience

Ara Learning Centre
City Centre

As part of my Gateway learning through PORSE I completed a placement at Ara Early Learning Centre. This was my first opportunity to be in an early childhood centre and learn about centre practices. I worked with tamariki aged 2-6 years. While I was there I

  • Interacted with tamariki and set up play activities
  • Supported tamariki to follow healthy practices of washing hands
  • Interacted with kaiako and whanau about positive interactions with tamariki
  • Participated in karakia kai

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care -

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
12-2024

Level 3 And 4 Certificate in Early Childhood Education And Care -

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
12-2023

Level 2 NCEA -

Aotawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Christchurch, NZ
12-2022

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • honesty
  • compassionate
  • empathetic
  • Calm under pressure
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Dependable and responsible

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retailer

Oderings Garden nurseries
02.2020 - Current

Babysitting

Family, Friends, and Wider Rolleston Community
01.2019 - Current

Work Experience

Beststart

Work Experience

Kidsfirst

Work Experience

Ara Learning Centre

Level 5 Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care -

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Level 3 And 4 Certificate in Early Childhood Education And Care -

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Level 2 NCEA -

Aotawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Jade Odering