Sakina Kachwala
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Experienced and caring Early Childhood Educator with practical experience working in an ECE centre in Auckland. Committed to supporting children’s learning and development through play-based experiences aligned with Te Whāriki. Skilled in building respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and teaching teams while maintaining safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments. Enjoys supporting children through creativity, exploration, and daily routines. Currently seeking an Early Childhood Education role where I can contribute positively to a teaching team and centre community.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher (Unqualified)
Bear Park
Mount Eden, Auckland
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported daily centre operations ensuring children were safe, engaged, and cared for
- Assisted with planning and implementing learning experiences
- Maintained clean learning environments following health and safety practices
- Supported routines including meals, sleep times, and nappy changing
- Built positive relationships with tamariki, whānau, and team members
- Contributed to documentation and daily records
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development.
- Created engaging activities that promoted language acquisition and early literacy skills.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address developmental concerns.
- Maintained a safe, inclusive classroom environment that encouraged positive interactions among children.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to support emotional regulation and conflict resolution.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practices and stay current with educational trends.
- Assessed individual learning needs and adapted instructional strategies accordingly for diverse learners.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Served as a member of the school improvement team, collaborating with administration and staff to identify areas for growth and implement action plans for improvement.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Keyholder
Number One Shoes
St Lukes, Auckland
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed store opening/closing and customer service
- Assisted in daily operations, ensuring store presentation met company standards.
- Processed sales transactions efficiently, contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels, facilitating timely stock replenishment and organization.
- Trained new staff on customer service protocols and product knowledge.
- Monitored sales performance, identifying trends to enhance sales strategies.
- Implemented visual merchandising techniques to attract customers and boost sales.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, fostering positive shopping experiences.
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items they were looking for quickly resulting in an increase of overall client satisfaction.
- Handled difficult situations calmly under pressure resolving conflicts between both customers and staff in a professional manner.
- Enhanced customer experience by providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and vendors to establish rapport and build trust.
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills to advance within the company successfully.
- Increased sales by providing exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
Early Childhood Relief Teacher
Talk Recruitment
Auckland
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided flexible teaching support across centres
- Supported children’s learning through play and daily routines
- Maintained safe and nurturing environments
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Utilized educational technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching techniques and strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Receptionist / Administrator
Logan Campbell Retirement Village
Auckland
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed reception duties and administrative tasks
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient visitor check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Coordinated communication between residents, families, and staff, enhancing service delivery.
- Maintained accurate resident records using electronic management systems for streamlined data access.
- Assisted in organizing community events, fostering resident engagement and participation.
- Responded promptly to inquiries via phone and email, providing exceptional customer service.
- Implemented office procedures that improved workflow efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation with attention to detail.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
- Expedited daily office tasks such as mail distribution, document scanning, photocopying, and data entry to ensure smooth workflow.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through excellent interpersonal skills and genuine care for colleagues'' needs or concerns.
- Took delivery of packages and documents, applying appropriate internal policies relating to chain of possession.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for [Number] employees.
Education
Special Needs Education
British Learning
British Learning01.2021
Diploma - Learning Disability
British Learning
01.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2017
Skills
- Knowledge of child development and play-based learning
- Understanding of Te Whāriki curriculum framework
- Supporting infants, toddlers, and young children
- Planning and facilitating learning experiences
- Observation, assessment, and learning stories
- Positive guidance and behaviour support
- Health, safety, and supervision practices
- Building relationships with families/whānau
- Team collaboration and communication
- Organisation and time management
- Classroom organization
- Pl
- Child assessment
- Language development
- Multicultural education
- Social skills development
- Student records management
- Calm and patient
- Child safety procedures
- Excellent classroom management
- Creative lesson planning
- Observational skills
- Toileting and feeding
- Documentation and reporting
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Curriculum planning
- Activity planning
References:-
References available on request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher (Unqualified)
Bear Park
04.2024 - 12.2024
Keyholder
Number One Shoes
08.2023 - 04.2024
Early Childhood Relief Teacher
Talk Recruitment
07.2023 - 08.2023
Receptionist / Administrator
Logan Campbell Retirement Village
05.2023 - 06.2023
Diploma - Learning Disability
British Learning
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Special Needs Education
British Learning