Kane Galbraith
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanour and excellent communication skills. Organised with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Always looking at fostering and encouraging a ‘can do’ attitude and supporting the development of curiosity, confidence, persistence, and resilience are key components.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Over 2's Teacher
The Grange Early Childhood Centre
01.2022 - Current
- Planning and implementing curriculum.
- Formed strong relationships with children, parents and wider family.
- Coordinator for our carpentry, show and tell, sporting and out and about programmes.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging experiences to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Modeled positive behaviour and communication skills for students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day's schedule.
Loss Prevention Officer
The Warehouse
08.2014 - 02.2021
- Monitored surveillance cameras and alarm systems to detect suspicious activity.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies to strengthen community partnerships and deter criminal activity within the store premises.
- Educated store personnel and customers to apply best practices and comply with loss prevention policies and procedures.
- Trained personnel on security best practices, protocols and procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergency alarms and calls for assistance for improved issue prevention.
- Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
- Reduced inventory shrinkage by implementing effective loss prevention strategies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand01.2016
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) - Education
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand01.2021
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Student Data Management (Storypark)
- Understanding of early childhood development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Supporting the social competencies of children through conflict resolution, mediation and helping to form relationships with their peers
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
Basic first aid certificate.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading.
- Learning Español.
- Ukulele.
- Spending time with friends and family.
- Meeting new people.
- Exercise and fitness.
References
Referees available on request.
Timeline
Over 2's Teacher
The Grange Early Childhood Centre
01.2022 - Current
Loss Prevention Officer
The Warehouse
08.2014 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Auckland
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) - Education
University of Auckland
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