Shannon Keane (DIP,Level 7)

• Worked together to create a Culture of Kindness supported by participating in Professional Development that was focused on Play Therapy
• Planned, initiated and reviewed own PGC alongside team and management that fed into the centre evaluations, planning and documentation gathering
• Collaborated within a supportive team to achieve positive outcomes for diverse cultural, trauma and behavioural needs through appropriate assessment and planning documentation, IDP and keeping all storypark and portfolio documentation up to date
• Collaborating and working alongside whaanau to develop a learner focus profile for each individual child alongside the team.
• Taking part in and leading a Play based, Ngahere visiting curriculum that focuses of learning without walls, real life experiences and shared knowledge around sustainablitity
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Role and responsibilities same as per YMCA Centre Manager at Manuerwa with the addition of caretake Managing the YMCA Papakura site towards a Closure.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Managed accounts and worked closely with Senior Management time
• Supported and took part in the logics of a site closure at the Papakura Centre.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward goals and timelines

• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
• Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
• Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
• Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
• Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
• Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
• Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
• Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
• Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
• Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
• Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
• Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers, sharing expertise in specific subjects and pedagogical techniques.
• Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
• Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
• Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, promoting holistic understanding of various subjects among students.
• Improved student engagement by incorporating technology and real-world examples into lesson plans.
• Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality of education provided by the institution.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

• This was an interim position while awaiting the Manurewa site to open.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Full time team member working closely with toddlers and infant children.

• Planning and evaluating individual and group learning and development, maintaining individual learning portfolios.
• providing appropriate learning experiences with and alongside the learning community, carrying out daily cleaning roster responsibilities.
• During my time at Toddlers Turf I have also worked closely in the over 2’s centre providing challenging and open opportunities to extend and challenge children’s ideas and their theories of investigation.
• I worked closely in a primary care-giving role for the 0-12 mouth infants for 2 years and developed a real passion for this age group which encouraged me to foster with my team, an environment that was very holistic, respectful, nurturing and caring while providing an ethical environment within a socio-cultural context.
• I have also conducted professional development presentations within meeting sessions and have developed a strong awareness of avocation.
• Supporting the management team with administration and programme planning models and tasks.
  
  

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Initially investigated as a volunteer worker, progressing to a relieving position, then to a part-time opportunity became available which then evolved into a full-time position.
• During this time I held a caregiver position for children 0-5, working within the team and providing appropriate learning opportunities for all age groups
• programme planning and evaluation, record keeping, maintaining individual portfolios, setting up environment
• , interacting with parents/whanau,
• general house- keeping.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Multiple category responsibilities, promoted to 31C(Duty Manager responsibilities), progressing to Assistant Manager, which involved managing the business (financial reports, budgeting) managing people (rosters, payroll-out training and coaching others)
• Supporting other Whitcoulls stores around the north island and providing experience and knowledge to assist managers and staffing team to get their stores back on track through team building, and refurnishing store environments, and improving financials in the effort to improve sales and meeting business targets.

• Multiple category responsibilities with banking and cash handling training and responsibilities.
• Working between Whitcoulls Papakura and Whitcoulls Manurewa
  Job Role: Part-time sales assistance, multiple category responsibilities