I am dedicated to improving teaching and learning throughout our education sector; I can meet company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. I am capable of working under pressure and am adaptable to new situations and challenges.
I have excellent time management skills, am flexible and have respectful, meaningful relationships with others.
I am a team player but can also work independently; I am a problem solver and am proficient in using independent decision making skills to positively impact company success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Owner of Early Childhood Centre
Little Sparks
02.2025 - Current
Developed and implemented long-term business strategies to achieve organizational goals.
Oversee budget management, ensuring optimal resource allocation across projects.
Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to align objectives and drive collaboration.
Mentored junior staff, promoting professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Oversee daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
Registered Teacher
Wise Owl Early Learning Centre
05.2024 - 12.2025
Fulfilling the role of a qualified teacher.
Setting up age appropriate activities to suit the children’s interests.
Overseeing internal evaluation.
Attending team meetings.
Being flexible ad adapting to changes quickly.
Engaging in professional development.
Centre Manager
Busy Bees Early Childhood Centre
06.2022 - 05.2024
Maintaining staff/child ratios
Ensuring a safe and legal workplace environment
Teacher appraisals and professional growth cycle
Ensuring children are in a safe, happy, clean and progressive environment
Ensuring whānau are a part of our culture and ethics
Working within budgets
Professional development opportunities for myself and staff to keep our knowledge updated and refreshed
Working through ethical dilemmas in a professional and distinguished way
Listening to staff’s needs and doing what I can to accommodate and produce what staff need
Mentoring teachers’
Offering support and engaging with family/whānau
Building effective relationships, supporting effective teaching and learning by encouraging and enabling teachers to grow in their teaching practice
Active decision making
Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with regulatory standards for early childhood education.
Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve child engagement and learning outcomes.
Supervised and trained staff, fostering a collaborative team environment to enhance service delivery.
Managed enrollment processes, maintaining accurate records and communication with families regarding program offerings.
Established partnerships with local organizations to enhance community involvement in center activities.
Implemented health and safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment for children and staff alike.
Led strategic planning sessions to identify goals and streamline operational efficiencies within the center.
Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting center objectives.
Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
Promoted a culture of teamwork through effective leadership, open communication channels, and regular team-building activities.
Successfully resolved client concerns by actively listening to their needs and proposing viable solutions that met their expectations.
Collaborated closely with other department managers to align goals, share knowledge, and boost overall center performance.
Coordinated events and promotions at the center, generating increased foot traffic and sales revenue through targeted marketing efforts.
Maintained accurate records of all transactions at the center, ensuring transparency in financial reporting for internal stakeholders.
Directed daily operations at busy [Type of business].
Level 4 early childhood tutor
NZMA
09.2020 - 06.2022
Tutoring students to gain their level 4 qualification
Meeting tight time frames to accomplish criteria
Oversee students while on practicum
Weekly meetings with reports on attendance, parity and meeting targets
Working within the values of the Company
Skills within the early childhood industry
Working to achieve qualification results for all students, especially our parity gap students
Being culturally aware, accepting and overall understanding of all cultures
Being up to date with compliance information
Developed tailored lesson plans to enhance student understanding and engagement in various subjects.
Implemented innovative teaching strategies to address diverse learning styles and needs effectively.
Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Facilitated workshops to equip students with essential study skills and exam preparation techniques.
Collaborated with educational staff to align tutoring efforts with curriculum standards and objectives.
Streamlined administrative processes for scheduling sessions, improving efficiency in tutor-student matching.
Advocated for student needs, ensuring access to resources and support services within the institution.
Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
Maintained detailed records of student progress, using data to inform future instruction and target areas for improvement.
Improved literacy rates among students through innovative reading and comprehension strategies.
Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate shift to remote learning, ensuring continuity in education during challenging times.
Relieving Teacher
Relieving
01.2015 - 09.2020
Filling in when and where required for a qualified teacher
Using common sense to do what is needed to be done
Be punctual and display good time management
Assist others to run the day well for the children
I also ran our family rubbish business through this time while bringing up my own children. This included all administrative duties and client relationships.
Senior Teacher/Manager
First Presbyterian Preschool
03.2010 - 10.2013
Usage of computer system to record attendance
Nurturing and caring for children aged three to five years
Liasing with parents in regard to the development of their children
Planning and implementation of outings and trips
Respecting the wishes of parents and incorporating the into our curriculum
Encouraging the passion of learning and exploration to children
Fulfilling the curriculum set in place to engage the minds of children
Assessing planning and putting procedures in place for the interest of individual child
Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for diverse learning styles.
Mentored junior teachers to enhance classroom management and teaching strategies.
Fostered positive relationships with families, promoting open communication and community involvement.
Organized and led professional development workshops for staff to improve educational practices.
Established a safe, nurturing environment that supported social-emotional development of students.
Programme Tutor
PORSE
01.2009 - 12.2009
Meeting with educators on a monthly basis to offer help and support to them
Being self managed and working to a strict monthly timetable
Being fully involved in staff meetings and discussions
Organising events for educators and children
Supporting adults studying for level three ECE
Being flexible and able to adapt to changes quickly
Engaging in regular professional development
Working though dilemmas in a mature, ethical manner
Supporting teenagers at school through the Gateway programme
Assistant Manager
Strathallan Pre School
01.2001 - 12.2008
Supervision of teachers
Close liaison with management
Developed individual evaluation reports for children
Worked with the ministry of education through ERO reporting
Adhere to centre policies and compliance
Managed team development of programme planning, development and evaluation