RENEE HAIR

Worked as a teacher in a busy nursery environment, supporting infants and toddlers within a responsive, relationship-based setting. Built strong, trusting relationships with children and families, using intentional teaching strategies such as careful noticing, listening, small-group experiences, and language-rich interactions to foster communication, emotional regulation, and social competence.

Demonstrated reflective practice through ongoing assessment, learning stories, and goal setting aligned with Te Whāriki. Collaborated effectively within a large teaching team, contributed to apositive centre culture, and maintained high standards of care, safety, and professional communication.

Gained valuable experience in responsive caregiving, primary caregiving systems, transition processes, and supporting tamariki to develop confidence, autonomy, and secure attachments.

• Completed placement at Kindercare Aidanfield in 2022.
• This led to a job opportunity for me to work casually alongside my studies.
• Built positive relationships with children during placement.

• Equipped with a proven ability to independently design and execute engaging lesson plans tailored to accommodate the diverse ages and skill levels of students.
• Created individualised lesson plans that balanced learning objectives and recreational activities for specific age groups and skill levels.
• Guided children through swimming milestones, fostering confidence and encouraging achievement.
• Managed student progress through personalised coaching and encouragement, instilling confidence and facilitating successful navigation of swimming milestones.
• Known for creating a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere, ensuring students feel comfortable and motivated to excel.
• Completed specialised training in preschool and infant swim instruction, further enhancing expertise in after-school swimming lessons and programming.
• Built strong relationships with beginner swimmers and young children to enhance their learning experience.
• Dedicated and experienced swimming with a passion for fostering both learning and play in aquatic environments.

• Attended a workshop on benefits of riding for individuals, particularly tamariki with disabilities, focusing on safety protocols for volunteering at RDA and basic horse-handling skills.
• Certificate and Reference for this is available on request.
• Developed relationships with existing members through outreach initiatives like community events or volunteer work programs.
• Provided guidance and support to individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings including community outings, volunteer work sites, recreational activities.
• Organized volunteer work days for maintaining trails and other areas of the park.