Karine Robinson
Springston,CAN
Summary
Kind and compassionate person with 19 years of childcare experience with my own four children. Teaching experience as a flight instructor, teaching students to fly light aircraft. Highly organized, adept at creating fun, engaging activities, for young children. Excellent communication skills, very patient, adapt quickly to evolving situations, and are able to foster a positive environment, for young children.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Worker
Self employed
Springston, Christchurch
12.2015 - Current
- Planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans, and vegetables.
- Moving hay bales into storage areas using tractors.
- Feeding animals such as horses, cattle, sheep, and chickens on a regular basis.
- Grazing calves for a dairy farmer.
- Monitoring animal health, identifying, and reporting any signs of illness.
Childcare Provider (Stay at Home Mum)
Self Employed
Springston, Christchurch
11.2005 - Current
- Created engaging activities to stimulate my four children's development and creativity.
- Fostered my children's interests, which included a wide range of things. Some examples are horse riding, Antarctica, space, penguins, sports, animals, aircraft, camping, etc.
- Managed conflicts among children, promoting positive social interactions.
- Managed my daughters multiple food allergies and asthma.
- Read numerous books to my children, as well as painting, drawing, creating things out of clay and play dough, dressing up, playing music, outside activities, and lots more.
- Provided a loving, fun, and safe environment.
- Enabled the children to help out on the farm, and encouraged independence.
- Spent a lot of time at libraries, museums, and parks.
- Love exploring new and exciting places with my children.
Customer Service Representative
Various
12.1995 - 07.2005
- Worked as an office administrator for New Zealand Homebonds.
- Worked in various retail jobs, including Origin Pacific Airways, Dress for Less LTD, KFC, Lenards, and Pak N Save.
- These roles all required me to have excellent communication skills, sound problem-solving skills, and to work well in a team environment.
Pilot
Lakeside Aviation
Rotorua Airport, Rotorua
01.2002 - 11.2003
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance.
- Operated aircraft under varying weather conditions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored instruments during flight to ensure optimal performance and safety measures.
- Responded promptly to in-flight emergencies by executing established emergency protocols.
- Maintained communication with air traffic controllers via radio transmissions.
- Duties included taking tourists on scenic flights, aerial photography, and teaching students to fly.
Education
Aviation
Nelson Aviation College
Motueka, NZ01-2001
BA (HONS) - Political Science
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ01-1999
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ01-1998
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Patience
- Reliable
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Adapt quickly to changing situations
- Very empathetic
- Creative
- Work well as part of a team
Affiliations
- Working out at the gym
- Swimming
- Reading
- Aviation
- Exploring new places and activities
Certification
- Full Drivers Licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farm Worker
Self employed
12.2015 - Current
Childcare Provider (Stay at Home Mum)
Self Employed
11.2005 - Current
Pilot
Lakeside Aviation
01.2002 - 11.2003
Customer Service Representative
Various
12.1995 - 07.2005
Aviation
Nelson Aviation College
BA (HONS) - Political Science
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
University of Canterbury