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Neila  Halstead

Neila Halstead

Auckland ,Sandringham

Summary

I'm 19 years old, I love working with a variety of different age groups and I am a real people person!

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Swimming Instructor

St Cuthbert's College
02.2023 - Current

- Teach swimming and water safety in a fun and enthusiastic environment to children from ages one upwards.

- Two to four shifts a week.

- Developed strong relationships with the children to foster trust and rapport, enabling more effective instructions.

- Organized and taught swimming lessons to children of ages one to twelfth years.

- Due to being popular with the children, I have been asked to do some private lessons and have had many acknowledgements from parents.

- Increased class engagement with interactive activities and games focused on various swimming techniques.

- Improved childrens confidence in water by providing individualized feedback and personalized instructions.

Waterpolo Coach

Marist Waterpolo Club
01.2020 - Current

- Under 12 coach and programme facilitator.

- Under 14 coach and programme facilitator.

- Four coaching shifts per week + weekend away tournaments.

- Provide a good role model to the children as a current waterpolo player and club representative.

- Deliver the club visions and values to ensure a positive and driven culture.

- Be an inspiring leader through delivering structured team talks and coaching sessions.

- Evaluated player performance during games and trainings, providing constructive feedback aimed at enhancing skill development.

- Established strong relationships with parents, addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the season.

- Enhance individual skills within each child with positive coaching and support.

Babysitter

Private
01.2022 - Current

- Been responsible for looking after children of different ages and sometimes several children at once.

- Variety of hours worked.

- Communicated positively with children and guardians.

- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.

- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.

- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.

Waterpolo Coaching

Auckland Normal Intermediate
04.2022 - 10.2022

- Employed for the season to deliver the waterpolo programme and coach a large number of children at intermediate age.

- This role involved several days of training and game day commitment.

- Improved group dynamics by fostering a supportive and collaborative coaching environment.

- Organized and supervised skills activities and coaching program.

- Provided cover for other coaches that couldn't attend their games.


Retail Gift Wrapping

Collected By LeeAnn Yare
11.2018 - 01.2019

- Entry level retail position, assisting with general store chores and Christmas gift wrapping.

- Casual on-call contract when required.

- Contributed to store promotions by creating attractive displays featuring wrapped gifts for inspiration and upselling purposes.

- Ensured all finished products met company standards.

- Assisted customers by helping to choose appropriate gifts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
11-2026

High School Diploma -

Epsom Girls Grammar School
Auckland
12-2023

No Degree -

Auckland Normal Intermediate
Auckland, NZ
12-2017

No Degree -

Balmoral School
Auckland, NZ
12-2015

Skills

    My skills I would like to highlight are:

    - Patience and empathy

    - Can juggle and work under pressure/with different situations

    - Caring

    - Motivated

    - Able to give group and individual instructions and feedback

    - Water safety

    - Communication skills

    - Creative and open-minded thinking

    - High level customer service

    - Relationship and community builder

    - Efficient

    - Willing to learn and grow

    - Reliable

Interests

My interest are:

- Waterpolo

- Swimming

- Golf

- Gym

- Travelling

- Music

- Arts and crafts

- Cooking/baking

- Hanging with friends and family

- Shopping

- Movies and shows

- Tennis

- Netball

- Writing

Timeline

Swimming Instructor

St Cuthbert's College
02.2023 - Current

Waterpolo Coaching

Auckland Normal Intermediate
04.2022 - 10.2022

Babysitter

Private
01.2022 - Current

Waterpolo Coach

Marist Waterpolo Club
01.2020 - Current

Retail Gift Wrapping

Collected By LeeAnn Yare
11.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

University of Auckland

High School Diploma -

Epsom Girls Grammar School

No Degree -

Auckland Normal Intermediate

No Degree -

Balmoral School
Neila Halstead