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Monique Atkin

Hamilton,WKO

Summary

Caring Early Childhood Educator with great experience and enthusiasm for teaching tamariki vital skills for development and future success. Successful in building strong kaiako-tamariki relationships using upbeat attitude, patience, and personable communication. Effective in working diligently to meet project deadlines on time. Adaptable in coordinating with peers on team projects as well as working independently to achieve goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Little Fantails Community Preschool
Tokoroa, STH WKO
02.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
  • Assisted in planning field trips such as visits to local parks, museums, libraries for educational purposes.
  • Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
  • Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
  • Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.

Childcare Provider

Nana's Place Childcare
Tokoroa, STH WKO
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized play area.
  • Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
  • Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
  • Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
  • Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
  • Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
  • Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

Te Rito Maioha
Rotorua, NZ
11-2025

Skills

  • Calm and patient nature
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Team building
  • Great collaboration skills with whanau, tamariki, and team
  • Great time management skills
  • Committed to bettering my practice and the education of tamariki through different approaches, philosophys and teaching styles
  • Open minded and adaptable
  • Always willing to ask questions for further knowledge and for assistance when needed
  • Always reflecting on practice and able to acknowledge and better areas of growth
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor

  • Professionalism
  • Parent and Guardian Relations

Certification

  • First aid certificate
  • Full license
  • Second year Bachelor of Teaching ECE, Te Rito Maioha

References:

  • Little Fantails Community Preschool:
  • Natasha Aukett (Manager/Kaiako)
  • Mobile-022 377 9603
  • Jaimee Taylor (Kaiako)
  • Mobile-027 844 3793
  • Sharn Jones (Kaiako)
  • Mobile-
  • Nana's Place:
  • Carmel Middlebrook (Owner/childcare provider)
  • Mobile-027 423 5840

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Little Fantails Community Preschool
02.2022 - Current

Childcare Provider

Nana's Place Childcare
04.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

Te Rito Maioha
Monique Atkin