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Natasha White

Masterton,WGN

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in child welfare and education, notably at Saint Catherine, where I enhanced the well-being and educational development of children. Skilled in teaching and providing emotional support, I excel in creating safe, nurturing environments and fostering positive relationships. Achievements include significantly boosting children's educational and emotional growth through innovative activities and strategic planning.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

HTKennelz

Self-employed
02.2013 - 03.2022
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Foster Care Provider

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry For Children
02.2015 - 07.2021
  • Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
  • Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
  • Organized engaging activities for leisure time that encouraged social interaction between all household members while promoting personal growth opportunities for the individuals involved.
  • Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
  • Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
  • Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
  • Fostered a sense of belonging among all household members by celebrating achievements, special occasions, and cultural traditions together.
  • Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
  • Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.
  • Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
  • Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
  • Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
  • Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Orphanage Volunteer

St Christopher's Home
10.2005 - 11.2005
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere within the orphanage by organizing recreational activities and group outings.
  • Boosted children''s educational development through engaging activities and tutoring sessions.
  • Assisted in managing daily care needs of orphans, including meal preparation, hygiene, and health monitoring.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Created a nurturing environment for orphans with organized and clean living spaces.

Private Nanny

Todd and Laura Barber
09.2004 - 11.2004
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

New Zealand National Nanny Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education

Manawatu Polytechnic
Palmerston North, NZ
11-1996

Skills

  • Nonprofit experience
  • Child safety
  • Teaching
  • Emotional support

Timeline

Foster Care Provider

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry For Children
02.2015 - 07.2021

HTKennelz

Self-employed
02.2013 - 03.2022

Orphanage Volunteer

St Christopher's Home
10.2005 - 11.2005

Private Nanny

Todd and Laura Barber
09.2004 - 11.2004

New Zealand National Nanny Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education

Manawatu Polytechnic

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