Kylie Leedes
Tauranga,Matua
Summary
I am a compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young children in setting foundation for life-long success. I quickly develop great relationships with children, whanau and staff through a friendly approach, patient demeanour and excellent communication skills. I am organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Provider
ACC
07.2023 - Current
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
ECE Teacher
Lambs Preschool
04.2011 - 02.2023
- Created a warm and inviting environment for children and whanau to have fun while learning.
- Verified daily care of children by following licensing guidelines and implementing teaching standards.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Communicated with whanau and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Casual Relief Teacher
Various Schools
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Owner/Office Manager
Power 4 U Ltd
05.2006 - 12.2010
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary School Teaching
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ12.2007
Skills
- Building Relationships
- Communication
- Behavioural Modeling
- Individualised Support
- Classroom Observation
- Managing Activities
Additional Information
I love music and you will often find me sitting playing my ukulele and singing with the children.
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
ACC
07.2023 - Current
ECE Teacher
Lambs Preschool
04.2011 - 02.2023
Casual Relief Teacher
Various Schools
01.2010 - 02.2011
Owner/Office Manager
Power 4 U Ltd
05.2006 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary School Teaching
University of Waikato
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