Ruby Kember

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

As a Christchurch Girls' High School prefect, a family nanny, and a swim instructor, I've learned important life skills such as problem-solving, leadership, and communication. Not only with these roles I've had, but since February 2024, I have been learning to fly, which has also taught me other skills and has shown me a slice of the aviation world. With my experience, I'm motivated and efficient at task completion.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nanny

Lauren Harrison

Fendalton, Christchurch

04.2025 - Current

Being a family nanny for three girls has taught me valuable leadership skills by requiring me to take initiative, manage daily routines, and make decisions in real time.
It has also given me a strong sense of responsibility, as I’ve been trusted with the care, safety, and emotional well-being of children, as I'm seen as a role model and support system in their lives.
Not only this, but this job, as well as being a swim instructor, has increased my situational awareness. I always need to be on alert, as they are my responsibility.

Swim Instructor

Aquagym

Linwood , Christchurch

11.2023 - Current

As a swim instructor, I have taught basic survival skills to children 3 years old and up, all the way to perfecting different types of strokes on older kids. I encourage swimmers to progress by providing positive feedback on their performance, and I instruct them on the importance of water safety. Over the past year, I have had to show leadership and handle situations that are unfamiliar to me, especially with the responsibility of seven kids per class. Not only have I had to use leadership, but developing individualized swim plans for students with various learning levels has taught me life skills, especially communication and adaptability.

Education

Christchurch Girls High School

Christchurch, NZ

Skills

Behaviour management
Leadership
Team collaboration
Adaptability

Emotional intelligence
Time management
Work ethic
Effective Communication

Affiliations

As a Christchurch Girls' High School prefect, it was my job to organise the take on the role of the 40-hour challenge for World Vision. Months of planning and multiple meetings later, our Kura raised the most money it had in over 10 years, raising over $3700. This was a huge challenge to take on, but it was very rewarding and highlighted the importance of thinking ahead and time management.
At 16 years old, I flew solo in a PA-28-161. This took 10 hours of flight training, and was a very proud achievement

Accomplishments

Christchurch Girls' High School - Received Academic Merit with NCEA Excellence Endorsed in year 11
Christchurch Girls' High School - Received Gold Colours with NCEA excellence endorsed in year 12
Christchurch Girls' High School - Prefect role in year 13

References

References available upon request.

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