Kelly Cook
Christchurch,Redwood
Summary
Accomplished ECE Teacher with a track record of fostering strong relationships and enhancing educational outcomes. At BestStart, led auditing procedures and championed health and safety initiatives, demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills. Proven ability in leveraging great documentation practices and a positive attitude to achieve results and support team dynamics.
I am ready to receive my diploma in New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Management. I have worked hard gaining this qualification and having thoroughly enjoyed it, receiving great feedback and results. I am eager to put my knowledge through study to work and gain valuable practicable skills. I am looking forward to start my new learning journey withing the health and safety sector.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ECE Teacher
BestStart
Havelock North, HKB
04.2015 - 01.2022
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education process.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills continually.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a cohesive curriculum, ensuring continuity and consistency across grade levels.
- Attended first aid and health and safety training programmes
- In charge of the centres auditing procedures
Child Support
Ministry Of Education
Central Hawkes Bay
01.2008 - 04.2011
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication for improved child support.
- Effectively communicated updates on policy changes or relevant legislation impacting child support operations to team members and stakeholders alike.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering open communication, mutual respect, and teamwork among Child Support Agent colleagues.
- Enhanced child support case management by diligently maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Relieving Teacher
Heretaunga Kindergarten Association
Waipawa, Hawkes Bay
02.2006 - 03.2011
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Diploma - New Zealand Diploma in Workplace Health And Safety
Southern Institute of Technology
Christchurch, NZ06.2024
No Degree - Business (First Line Management)
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
02.2024
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) - Teaching ECE
Eastern Institute of Technology
Napier, NZ02.2012
Skills
- Great Communication
- Health and safety legislative knowledge
- Knowledge in safety plans, intervention strategies, regulations, worksafe and all general areas of health and safety in New Zealand workplaces
- Auditing experience
- Great time management skills
- An eager learner
- A positive attitude
- Well presented
- Good computer skills, typing, word documents etc
- Great documentation and record keeping
- Well organised
Timeline
ECE Teacher
BestStart
04.2015 - 01.2022
Child Support
Ministry Of Education
01.2008 - 04.2011
Relieving Teacher
Heretaunga Kindergarten Association
02.2006 - 03.2011
Diploma - New Zealand Diploma in Workplace Health And Safety
Southern Institute of Technology
No Degree - Business (First Line Management)
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) - Teaching ECE
Eastern Institute of Technology