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Samantha Austin

Takapuna,Auckland

Summary

Experienced and compassionate teacher with an enthusiastic approach in providing supportive, educational, and fun environments for children of various ages.

I follow the Reggio Emilia approach, and believe by engaging children in hands-on, meaningful experiences, Reggio Emilia helps to build the foundation for lifelong learning.

I am very passionate in teaching and caring for children. I aim to create a nurturing environment with engaging and fun activities that are interest and child-led.

I pride myself on using empathy, communication, and patience to foster trusting relationships with children and parents alike.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nanny

Rockmybaby Agency
Auckland
04.2022 - Current
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Household management. Such as groceries, wardrobe management, household organization, and meal planning.
  • Tutored children in a variety of subjects, from reading and writing to numeracy. Supervised homework completion.
  • Planned holiday and after-school excursions to expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
  • Coordinated after-school activities and transportation for practices, events, and classes.
  • Built relationships with children and parents by developing a nurturing, caring home environment.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Castor Bay Infant Care Centre
, Auckland
06.2020 - 04.2022
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based learning.
  • Organised and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Promoted children's social and emotional competence.
  • Built and strengthened trusted relationships with children, parents, and other teaching staff.
  • Worked alongside specialists to help implement specific care plans for children.
  • Maintained daily records for parents regarding their child's activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
  • Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to Early Childhood Education topics.

Disability Support Worker

IHC/NZ Care Disability
West Central Branch
04.2016 - 03.2022
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support
  • Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning
  • Collaborated with parents on home care and support for children with Down Syndrome, Autism and a broad range of learning disorders
  • Transported people in my care safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
  • Helped people in my care manage personal goals

Private Tutor

Multiple Families
Auckland
01.2015 - 06.2020
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring
  • Created special handouts, study guides and assessments
  • Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style
  • Always aimed to engage students and make lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning.

Tutor

Kumon
Auckland
02.2014 - 12.2015
  • Assisted children with daily homework tasks in numeracy, reading and writing
  • Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans
  • Assessed current reading/writing/numeracy levels and planned optimal educational strategies to help students improve
  • Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)

University of Auckland
Auckland.
10-2019

High School Diploma -

Mount Albert Grammar School
Auckland
11-2014

Skills

  • Certified in CPR and First Aid
  • Clean driving record with a valid license
  • Nutrition-Focused Culinary Skills
  • Play-based learning
  • Child development knowledge
  • Potty training assistance
  • Special needs experience
  • Infant care experience
  • Trustworthiness
  • Demonstrated Patience
  • Passion and enthusiasm
  • Reliability

Interests

I enjoy walks, hikes, beach days and being out in nature.

Gardening is something I like to do in my spare time and usually grow a variety of fruits and vegetables.

I'm very interested in nutrition and love being in the kitchen trying out new recipes.

Being creative brings me a lot of joy and trying new things, I do pottery and a variety of arts and crafts.

Certification

  • Healthy Eating in the Early Years and Why it Matters. ChildmindingUK 2025
  • Special Diets And Fussy Eaters. ChildmindingUK 2025
  • Child First Aid. St John 2025
  • Open Water Safety. Safe For Children 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nanny

Rockmybaby Agency
04.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Castor Bay Infant Care Centre
06.2020 - 04.2022

Disability Support Worker

IHC/NZ Care Disability
04.2016 - 03.2022

Private Tutor

Multiple Families
01.2015 - 06.2020

Tutor

Kumon
02.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)

University of Auckland

High School Diploma -

Mount Albert Grammar School

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