Lizzy Agnew
Wellington
Summary
Enthusiastic early childhood kaiako with a strong play and relationship based philosophy. I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing and caring educational environment for tamariki where they have the agency to pursue and explore their own interests and ideas at their own pace. Establishing and maintaining warm, respectful, and trusting relationships with tamariki, whānau and the wider community is at the core of my teaching philosophy. Dedicated to upholding Te Whāriki principles to provide the best outcomes for tamariki and their whānau.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kaiako- Infants and Toddlers
Carrigane Early Childhood Centre
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted in planning and execution of daily routines and activities for infants and toddlers.
- Provided individualized care and attention to tamariki with focus on their specific developmental stages.
- Built strong and respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau, maintaining open communication and collaboration with parents to ensure the learning environment of tamariki was reflective and responsive to their individual needs, abilities, values and beliefs.
- Create a nurturing and secure environment that encourages exploration and social interaction.
- Instructed tamariki in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, toileting, and emotional regulation.
2IC/Part Time
Juliette Hogan
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Moved to part time in February 2021 to focus on University study.
- Responsibilities include day to day running of store, sales, creating a welcoming and warming environment for all customers, visual merchandising, completing online orders/returns, managing online help desk.
2IC/Acting Counter Manager
NYX Cosmetics - Farmers Lambton Quay
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Promoted from 2IC to acting counter manager from May 2019
- Responsibilities include day to day running of counter, sales, makeup application, visual merchandising, ordering of stock and testers, managing other team members, and liaising with head office.
Makeup Artist
Freelance
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Ran own makeup studio, catering to range of different clients for a range of different occasio
- Generated loyal clientele base with a lot of returning customers
2IC
Revlon Cosmetics - Farmers Lambton Quay
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Second in charge of the Revlon counter
- Responsible for running the counter alone on Sunday/ Monday
- Responsibilities included sales, customer service, makeup applications, and event planning
Receptionist and Makeup Artist
Simply Skin
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Responsible for greeting and welcoming all customers
- Accepting and processing stock deliveries
- Meeting and exceeding sales targets
- Recommending and informing customers about products and current promotions
Checkout Operator
New World
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Customer service focussed
- Ensuring all customer enquiries are dealt with accordingly
Education
Bachelor Of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Education
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ12.2023
New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry -
Weltec- Institute of Skills And Technology
Wellington, NZ07.2016
NCEA Level 1 And 2 -
St Mary's College
Wellington, NZ2015
Skills
- Relationship building
- Knowledge of infant/toddler caregiving
- Effective communication with parents/whānau
- Promoting a calm and safe environment
- Caring and empathetic demeanour
- Team collaboration
- Strong work ethic and dependable
Strengths
Adaptable: Able to adjust and adapt teaching practices and strategies to fit the individual needs and learning styles of tamariki.
Collaborative: Work effectively with kaiako and whānau to provide a strong, respectful, and positive learning environment.
Patient: Provide a safe, nurturing, and un-hurried learning environment with calm and positive behaviour management.
Culturally Responsive: Committed to creating an environment that fosters the backgrounds and experiences of tamariki within all aspects of their learning.
Hobbies
- Fitness
- Outdoors
- Arts
- Cooking
References
- Carrigane Centre Manager.
Fran Prior
021 072 6145
- Bowen Early Childhood Education Centre Kaiako.
Anneke Bhat
021 256 3541
Timeline
Kaiako- Infants and Toddlers
Carrigane Early Childhood Centre
12.2022 - Current
2IC/Part Time
Juliette Hogan
09.2019 - 11.2022
2IC/Acting Counter Manager
NYX Cosmetics - Farmers Lambton Quay
09.2018 - 09.2019
2IC
Revlon Cosmetics - Farmers Lambton Quay
04.2018 - 08.2018
Makeup Artist
Freelance
07.2016 - 09.2019
Receptionist and Makeup Artist
Simply Skin
12.2014 - 12.2017
Checkout Operator
New World
03.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor Of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood - Education
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry -
Weltec- Institute of Skills And Technology
NCEA Level 1 And 2 -
St Mary's College
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