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Rachel Straker

Rongotea,MWT

Summary

I am a creative, conscientious, hardworking and enthusiastic teacher. I believe no child is the same, and I aim to ensure learning is meaningful for them by using their strengths and interests so they can become life long learners. I am highly reflective and always eager to develop my skills and knowledge. I am friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote healthy relationships. I am honest, trustworthy and versatile, with a strong work ethic. I am a quick learner, accept responsibility willingly and will always go that extra mile to meet tamariki, whānau and colleague’s expectations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer/Administrator

Foxton Surf Lifesaving Club
01.2020 - Current
  • Collect, input and manage enrollment information, ensuring it is always kept up to date.
  • Take monthly meeting minutes and distribute to committee members.
  • Point of contact for members of public for anything to do with our club
  • Receive and distribute information to club members from Surf Lifesaving New Zealand to members.
  • Apply for grants.

Parent Volunteer

Te Kawau Playcentre
01.2017 - Current
  • Committed and reliable for all of my parent help duties.
  • Working alongside everyone to plan for the tamamiki using their interests to extend their learning.
  • Attend meetings, helping with fundraising and fully involved in running the centre with the other members.
  • Modeling positive behaviour and communication skills for tamariki.
  • Implementing age-appropriate additives to insure everyone can be included.
  • Established positive relationships with tamariki and whanau
  • Establishing positive communication with all members in daily conversation
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for everyone.

Relief Teacher

Best Start Education/Linton Camp Childcare Centres
11.2014 - 06.2015
  • Teaching of social skills, motivating children, guiding positive behaviour, food and care routines, supporting children to learn through play.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Parent Volunteer/Teacher Aide

Terrace End Playcentre
01.2006 - 02.2012
  • Combined with my role of being a full time mother, at Playcentre I took on the following roles: Parent help, President, Treasurer, Fundraising coordinator
  • High levels of interactions with tamariki and their whanau
  • Carried out assessments and planning around tamariki interests
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for tamariki and their whanau.
  • Fostered creativity in the centre through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Consulted with whanau to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive centre environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among all members.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Teacher Aide

Terrace End School
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Taught students numeracy and literacy and social skills.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to monitor and plan for low achieving students
  • Communicate effectively with whānau, tamariki and colleagues
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Years 0-8) -

Massey University, New Zealand
Palmerston North, MWT
11.2014

National Certificate in Maori (Te Waharoa) (Level 2) -

Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
12.2010

Playcentre Certificate Course 2 -

Playcentre Aotearoa
04.2008

Skills

  • Passionate about children and their learning
  • Reliable, hard worker, flexible and approachable
  • Team player, good at communicating and happy to receive feedback
  • Strong knowledge of both Te Whāriki and New Zealand Curriculum
  • Creative, resourceful and imaginative
  • Quick to acquire new knowledge and skills
  • Ability to form genuine relationships, responsive to tamariki and whanau needs
  • Honest, clear, open communicator with both tamariki, whānau and colleagues

References

  • Heneriata Milner, Principal, Ngata College, College Road, Ruatoria, 06 8648164, principal@ngatacollege.school.nz
  • David Reardon, Principal, Russell Street School, 25 Russell Street, Palmerston North, 4414, 06 358 6671, principal@russellst.school.nz
  • Heather Cheal, Centre Manager, Linton Camp Child Care Centre, Puttick Rd, Linton, 4820, 06 325 8974

Timeline

Volunteer/Administrator

Foxton Surf Lifesaving Club
01.2020 - Current

Parent Volunteer

Te Kawau Playcentre
01.2017 - Current

Relief Teacher

Best Start Education/Linton Camp Childcare Centres
11.2014 - 06.2015

Teacher Aide

Terrace End School
01.2010 - 01.2012

Parent Volunteer/Teacher Aide

Terrace End Playcentre
01.2006 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Education (Early Years 0-8) -

Massey University, New Zealand

National Certificate in Maori (Te Waharoa) (Level 2) -

Te Wānanga O Aotearoa

Playcentre Certificate Course 2 -

Playcentre Aotearoa

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