Lauren Wain
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Friendly, polite and a great sense of humour with good communication skills. Likes to go the extra mile to help people, always professional and respectful to others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Blossoms Educare Rangiora
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Leadership skills
Personal Carer
Raewyn Bourke
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided emotional support during difficult times, offering companionship and empathy to enhance mental wellbeing.
- Support after operation.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Support with personal care.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments and social engagements, supporting patient independence and community involvement.
- Assisted in medication management for timely administration and accurate dosing, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Did whatever I could to help my mum.
Early Childhood Teacher
The Nurtury/ Educare Wigram
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Administering medications when required
- Changing nappies and assistance with toileting
- Keeping all paperwork up to date
- Build trusting relationships with children and their families.
- Assist children with any needs they have or require.
- Provide a safe and fun learning environment
- Promoted early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
- Supported children in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Education
Diploma of Teaching ECE - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand College of Early Childhood Education
11.2009
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Outdoor Play
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Fine Motor Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Music and Movement
- Science Exploration
- Sensory Integration
- Health and safety
- Gross Motor Skills
- Mathematics Concepts
- Curriculum Planning
- Activity Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Child Development
- Relationship Building
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Emotional Support and Development
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Blossoms Educare Rangiora
08.2020 - 05.2024
Personal Carer
Raewyn Bourke
03.2020 - 09.2020
Early Childhood Teacher
The Nurtury/ Educare Wigram
08.2017 - 03.2020
Diploma of Teaching ECE - Early Childhood Education
New Zealand College of Early Childhood Education