Ramari Edwards
Hastings,HKB
Summary
Dynamic Kaimahi with a proven track record at Te Kōhanga Reo O Keita Puriri Rāua Ko Hana Cotter, excelling in individualized support and effective communication. Passionate about fostering mokopuna development through innovative curriculum design and strong collaboration with whānau, ensuring a nurturing learning environment that promotes safety and creativity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Kaimahi
Te Kōhanga Reo O Keita Puriri Rāua Ko Hana Cotter
Marewa, HKB
2023 - Current
- Engaged with whānau and caregivers to promote comprehensive development of mokopuna.
- EDUCA mahi via online portal to show tamariki's progress throughout the year.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with mokopuna and adults from diverse backgrounds.
- Planning daily, weekly, monthly and yearly programmes and learning experiences, including implementing Te Whāriki.
- Being open-minded, resourceful, and able to adapt activities to motivate mokopuna.
- The ability to work well within a team environment and collaborate with other kaiako and whānau.
- Knowledge of techniques for establishing boundaries and managing mokopunas behaviour.
- Attended wānanga to up skill and gain qualifications.
- A genuine desire and passion for maintaining high-quality practice standards and making a positive impact on the mokopunas lives.
Cafe Assistant
Cafe Anatolia
Hastings, HKB
2021 - 2022
- Adhered to restaurant protocols for food safety and hygiene to ensure health standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to efficiently fulfill job duties.
- Cultivated strong relationships with guests to encourage repeat business.
- Handled employee problems in absence of general manager.
- Helped improve customer service, quality assurance and service speed by developing and implementing successful solutions.
Kaimahi
Te Kōhanga Reo O Kahu O Te Rangi
Flaxmere, HKB
2022 - 2023
- Created and evaluated curriculum for different age groups.
- EDUCA mahi via online portal to show tamariki's progress throughout the year.
- Up skilling education by completing Te Ara Tuarua at Te Tari-a-rohe.
- Building relationships with not only tamariki but also the whānau whakahaere.
- Whakamana Te Reo Maori me ōna tikanga to our tamarıki.
- Conducted small rōpu activities inside and outside of the akomanga.
Education
NCEA Level 1, NCEA Level 2, NCEA Level 3 -
Flaxmere College
Flaxmere, HKB11.2007
Skills
- Individualised support
- Safety awareness
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Effectively work with parents
- Excellent classroom management
- Social skills development
- Communication and collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Imagination and creativity
Languages
Maori
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kaimahi
Te Kōhanga Reo O Keita Puriri Rāua Ko Hana Cotter
2023 - Current
Cafe Assistant
Cafe Anatolia
2021 - 2022
Kaimahi
Te Kōhanga Reo O Kahu O Te Rangi
2022 - 2023
NCEA Level 1, NCEA Level 2, NCEA Level 3 -
Flaxmere College