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Seralyn Keen

Seralyn Keen

Summary

Seralyn is a nurturing and loving ECE teacher based in Auckland New Zealand. Born in Zimbabwe, her travels have seen her working in London and now in the beautiful city of Auckland, New Zealand. During her career, Seralyn has worn many hats, and has been involved in numerous roles. When she became a design tutor in 2016 Seralyn discovered her passion for teaching (much to her family's delight as she was the only one who was not a teacher by then). Then her first daughter was born in 2018 and she realized her passion for nurturing children. Seralyn is a dedicated worker with strong initiative, a creative problem solver, and a patient, respectful, kind and caring teacher.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Assistant

Stevens
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Christmas holiday period cover
  • Assisting with the running of the Sylvia Park store
  • Daily stock intake
  • Weekly sales merchandising
  • Friendly efficient customer service
  • Cash and EFTPOS handling

ECE Teacher

NEWSHOOTS
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Caring for children between 3 and 5 years old
  • Offering each child the individual attention they need to flourish


  • Writing learning stories and observations
  • Setting up the environment so that children can explore their creativity and urges safely
  • Keeping up-to-date with policies and adhering to their guidelines
  • Planning daily activities to nurture individual interests and to help children learn and grow
  • Creating a safe, fun and inspiring environment where children feel loved and therefore able to learn and grow
  • Planning trips to parks, playgrounds, the zoo, etc
  • Creating and nurturing lasting relationships with children and their whanau.


Relief Teacher

KINDERCARE
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Working fixed hours from 11am until 3:30pm in the Tui room with children aged 2-3 years
  • Assisting with relief for teachers in other rooms around the centre
  • Offering each child the individual attention they need to flourish
  • Assisting with mat times, toiletting, nappy changes, and the smooth running of the lunch and nap time periods
  • Keeping up-to-date with policies and adhering to their guidelines
  • Planning activities to nurture individual interests and to help children learn and grow
  • Supporting a safe, fun and inspiring environment where children feel loved and therefore able to learn and grow
  • Creating and nurturing trusting relationships with children and their whanau.
  • An leading early childhood education provider.

Freelance Graphic Designer

7 GROUP LTD
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Designing for a wide range of clients in the USA
  • Liaising directly with the director
  • Keeping track of time spent on jobs using Time Tracker app
  • Managing multiple jobs simultaneously
  • Ideation, proofing and sending to US printers
  • Backing up and storing job files.
  • A boutique advertising agency, providing design solutions from print to branding and websites.

Diploma in Web & Graphic Design Tutor

ACG YOOBEE
02.2016 - 07.2018
  • Company Overview: A tertiary college offering certificates and diplomas in the creative industry.
  • Teach the foundations of graphic design, use experience design, user interface design, HTML5, CSS3, WordPress, animation and illustration using the Adobe Creative suite and practical methods
  • Create personalised lesson plans, outcomes and content based on outlines supplied by ACG Yoobee
  • Manage at least one class of 15 to 25 students aged 16 and over
  • Provide constructive critique to students on submissions
  • Grade final submissions at the end of each term
  • Continually up-skill and keep track of trends to add to course content.
  • A tertiary college offering certificates and diplomas in the creative industry.

Graphic Designer/Illustrator

TWIST MEDIA LTD
10.2013 - 05.2014
  • Company Overview: A marketing communications agency specialising in the business-to-business technology market providing all elements of the marketing mix.
  • Designing for high-end corporate clients including BT and Samsung
  • Liaising with clients and discussing briefs
  • Responsible for design from concept to finish
  • Working within tight time frames
  • Designing to strict brand guidelines
  • Working in collaboration with other designers and individually
  • Design and illustration of infographics
  • Slide design for Powerpoint
  • Illustration for motion graphics.
  • A marketing communications agency specialising in the business-to-business technology market providing all elements of the marketing mix.

Digital Designer

I-MOTUS LLP
01.2013 - 10.2013
  • Company Overview: An award-winning brand engagement and demand generation agency, specialising in video production and brand engagement campaigns.
  • Liaising with clients and discussing briefs
  • Working to strict deadlines
  • Working with high profile corporations including Fujitsu, CSC and Cognizant
  • Creating engaging digital campaigns and bid campaigns
  • Designing websites and interactive platforms
  • YouTube brand channel design
  • Front-end web development
  • Illustration and design for motion graphics.
  • An award-winning brand engagement and demand generation agency, specialising in video production and brand engagement campaigns.

Graphic Designer/Mac Operator

DMP-HARRIS PRINTED COMMUNICATIONS LTD
04.2007 - 05.2012
  • Company Overview: A large printing and communications company with facilities for offset printing, digital printing, large format printing, label printing, promotional products, and an in-house finishing department.
  • Liaising with clients and discussing briefs
  • Working to strict deadlines
  • Prepress preparation and imposition
  • Excellent knowledge of spot colours, process and digital inks
  • Extensive experience in typesetting, layout, brochures, catalogues, corporate identities, re-branding, packaging, flyers, photo retouching, presentation folders, corporate stationery, large format posters, billboards, display stands, magazines, t-shirts, promotional products, illustrations, calendars, labels, die lines, foil and embossing blocks.
  • A large printing and communications company with facilities for offset printing, digital printing, large format printing, label printing, promotional products, and an in-house finishing department.

Education

Certificate - HTML5 & CSS3

Academy Class
01.2014

Diploma - Graphic Design

Natcol
01.2006

Certificate - Art and Design

AUT
01.2005

First Place Art & Design Award - undefined

Macleans
01.2002

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Patience and empathy
  • Adaptability and resilience
  • Cultural awareness
  • Communicating with parents and families
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Emotional intelligence

Goals

Seralyn has a hunger to learn more about how she can better connect with and help Tamariki to learn and grow. She hopes to begin studying to become a fully qualified and registered ECE teacher.

Personal Information

  • Title: ECE Teacher
  • Nationality: Zimbabwean

Timeline

Retail Assistant

Stevens
11.2022 - 01.2023

ECE Teacher

NEWSHOOTS
01.2022 - 11.2022

Relief Teacher

KINDERCARE
02.2021 - 09.2021

Freelance Graphic Designer

7 GROUP LTD
04.2019 - 04.2020

Diploma in Web & Graphic Design Tutor

ACG YOOBEE
02.2016 - 07.2018

Graphic Designer/Illustrator

TWIST MEDIA LTD
10.2013 - 05.2014

Digital Designer

I-MOTUS LLP
01.2013 - 10.2013

Graphic Designer/Mac Operator

DMP-HARRIS PRINTED COMMUNICATIONS LTD
04.2007 - 05.2012

Diploma - Graphic Design

Natcol

Certificate - Art and Design

AUT

First Place Art & Design Award - undefined

Macleans

Certificate - HTML5 & CSS3

Academy Class

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