Precious Rōmana
Napier City,HKB
Summary
Proven ability to foster student engagement and critical thinking, as demonstrated at Maraenui Bilingual School. Skilled in relationship building and lesson planning, I consistently enhance learning environments and achieve production goals. My diverse experience, from teaching to performing with Kahurangi Māori Dance Company, showcases a dynamic skill set and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Aide
Maraenui Bilingual School
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Kitchen Hand
Namaste Indian Restaurant
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Factory Hand
Purax Feather Holdings Pty Ltd
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Assisted in achieving production targets through effective collaboration with team members.
Online Team Member
Countdown Carlyle
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Completed online orders with precision and timeliness, ensuring a smooth delivery process for customers.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
Orchard Worker/Packhouse
Lazy Acres Puketapu
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in center and tops of trees.
- Removed brush, fallen fruit and trash to maintain clean and safe orchard.
- Reported presence of toxins and harmful irritants to supervisor.
- Packed and loaded orchard harvests into appropriate boxes.
Dance Performer
Kahurangi Māori Dance Company
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Performed various dance styles and maintained authenticity.
- Strengthened teamwork skills by collaborating closely with fellow performers during rehearsals.
- Maintained professionalism under pressure while navigating challenging technical aspects during live shows.
- Worked indoors and outdoors in different kinds of weather.
Education
Rangatahi (Teen-aged Individuals)
Te Taiwhenua Ō Te Whanganui Ā Orotu
Napier City, HKB10.2023
Mental Health
Orawa Group
Te Pakipakitanga Ō Hinetemoa, Hastings HKB10.2020
NZQA - NCEA Level 1, 2, & 3
St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College
Napier City, HKB12.2016
Services Industry Award - Tourism And Travel
Eastern Institute Of Technology (EIT)
Napier City, HKB09.2016
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
Certification
- Chemical Handling, Vertical Horizons NZ
• (Unit Standard 31292): Demonstrate knowledge of work place procedures relating to hazardous substances.
- Work Place Health&Safety, Vertical Horizons NZ
• (Unit Standard 30264): Describe duties, rights, representations and regulations in terms of the NZ Healthy and Safety legislation.
• (Unit Standard 30265): Apply health and safety risk assessments to a job role.
- Fire Safety & Warden, Vertical Horizons NZ
• (Unit Standard 18408): Demonstrate knowledge of Fire and Emergency warden duties in a work place.
• (Unit Standard 3271): Suppress fires with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels.
• (Unit Standard 4647): Explain principles of Fire Science.
- Intro To De-Escalation, Work Force Development
• Understanding De-Escalation
• Understanding different situations of conflict and be more confident in dealing with these.
• Knowing how your communication impacts people in a Customer Facing environment.
• Identifying triggers, signs and behaviours that may led to customer aggression.
• Developing awareness to people and their environments to pre-empt potentially aggressive situations.
• Understanding approaches, strategies and methods to deal with conflict effectively.
Forklift Operator, Vertical Horizons NZ
• (Unit Standard 10851): Operate a powered industrial lift truck/forklift.
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Maraenui Bilingual School
07.2024 - 12.2024
Kitchen Hand
Namaste Indian Restaurant
01.2023 - 03.2023
Factory Hand
Purax Feather Holdings Pty Ltd
06.2022 - 09.2022
Online Team Member
Countdown Carlyle
12.2021 - 09.2022
Orchard Worker/Packhouse
Lazy Acres Puketapu
11.2021 - 07.2022
Dance Performer
Kahurangi Māori Dance Company
03.2016 - 12.2020
Rangatahi (Teen-aged Individuals)
Te Taiwhenua Ō Te Whanganui Ā Orotu
Mental Health
Orawa Group
NZQA - NCEA Level 1, 2, & 3
St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College
Services Industry Award - Tourism And Travel
Eastern Institute Of Technology (EIT)
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