Kei Shimizu
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dynamic Nursery Teacher with a proven track record at Apple House Ltd., excelling in child observation and positive reinforcement. Adept at fostering strong relationships with parents and enhancing student engagement through empathy and patience. Committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment, ensuring each child's needs are met effectively.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursery Teacher
Apple House Ltd.
Setagaya, Tokyo
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
Executive
General Incorporate Association Childcare Hiyocoroom
Setagaya, Tokyo
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Supervised staff during meal times, rest periods, and recreational activities.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations for childcare operations.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to address daycare management issues.
- Provided emotional support to children adjusting to daycare environment.
- Collaborated with local schools, organizations, and agencies to connect families with resources.
- Evaluated teacher performance through observations and constructive feedback.
- Managed financial operations to ensure daycare's profitability and sustainability.
- Provided guidance to teachers on classroom management techniques and strategies.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
Shop Mechanic
LUSH Co.,Ltd.
Setagaya, Tokyo
03.2002 - 11.2007
- Reviewed financial reports and took corrective action when needed.
- Maintained high standards of customer service throughout the store.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends in consumer behavior.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Managed daily operations including opening and closing procedures, cash handling and banking activities.
- Oversaw the recruitment, training and development of new staff members.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback and guidance as necessary.
- Tracked stock levels on a regular basis to avoid out-of-stock situations.
- Scheduled staff shifts according to business needs.
- Raised profits by setting ambitious sales goals for employees, encouraging sales staff, prioritizing customer service, and resolving customer issues.
- Oversaw shop layout and merchandise display, enhancing shopping experience.
- Prepared detailed reports on shop performance for senior management review.
Bank Teller
Mitsui Sumitomo Bank
, Tokyo
04.1999 - 10.2000
- Verified customer signatures on documents and ensured accuracy of all paperwork before submitting for approval.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records, transactions and customer information.
- Assisted customers with opening new accounts, ordering checks, and setting up online banking services.
- Followed strict compliance guidelines when completing financial transactions for customers.
- Handled large sums of money with accuracy while maintaining appropriate levels of security.
- Opened new checking, savings and lines of credit for customer accounts.
Education
Ph.D. - American And English Literature
Rikkyo University
Tokyo03-1999
Skills
- Health and safety
- Child observation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Empathy and patience
- Loves children
- Friendly and likeable
- Child care
- Child safety
- Active listening
- Punctual
- Positive reinforcement
- Infant care
- Emotionally supportive
- Safety monitoring
Certification
- Japanese license for nursery school teachers
- Japanese license for English teachers of junior high and high school students
- International driver's license
Languages
English
Professional
Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Nursery Teacher
Apple House Ltd.
07.2024 - 02.2025
Executive
General Incorporate Association Childcare Hiyocoroom
06.2020 - 06.2024
Shop Mechanic
LUSH Co.,Ltd.
03.2002 - 11.2007
Bank Teller
Mitsui Sumitomo Bank
04.1999 - 10.2000
Ph.D. - American And English Literature
Rikkyo University
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