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Work History
Education
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Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Training
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Sheena Lianne Williams

LEVIN

Summary

Knowledgeable centre manager with experience in managing daily operations and overseeing staff to ensure smooth and efficient functioning. Demonstrated strong leadership and problem-solving skills, adept at fostering team collaboration and maintaining high service standards.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Centre Manager

Farmhouse Preschool & Nursery, Little Voices Ltd
11.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw the hiring, and training of kaiako to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting centre objectives.
  • Checked employee work and service histories to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
  • Implemented performance reviews and conducted regular evaluations to identify areas for improvement and growth.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through effective leadership, open communication, and team-building activities.
  • Building meaningful relationships with tamariki, whanau, kaiako, management and the wider community.
  • Implementing Te reo Māori me ona tikanga.
  • Managed daily operations of the centre which included monitoring ratios, breaks, staff levels, non-contact times, parent inquiries and needs, rosters, covering staff absences, rosters and much more.
  • Managed work and performance of more than twenty employees.
  • Ensuring we are meeting the needs of the tamariki and providing the best quality of care on a daily basis.
  • Implementing new policies, procedures and upholding and maintaining MOE regulations.
  • Health and safety, meeting the needs of the centre, tamariki, whanau and kaiako.
  • Liaising with head office, other managers within the company and area manager.


Early Childhood Educator

Learning Adventures Levin, Evolve Education Group
07.2017 - 11.2021
  • Supported tamariki with diverse needs, creating customised learning opportunities to accommodate various abilities.
  • Built and maintained positive, reciprocal, and constructive relationships with kaiako, whanau, and tamariki.
  • Observed tamariki to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for tamariki, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Communicated with whanau and other kaiako about the progress of the tamariki.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among tamariki.
  • Sanitised toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
  • Worked with kaiako and whanau to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Assessed tamariki learning and development through observation and documentation in the form of learning stories and evaluations.

Teacher Aide

Levin East School
02.2013 - 07.2017
  • Personal Cares
  • One on one teaching
  • Evaluating and assessing progress
  • Behaviour and safety plans
  • IEP goals
  • Adapting and making resources
  • Group work
  • PB4L
  • Early Words
  • Phonics
  • Break time duties
  • Bus Stop
  • PMP
  • Whanau group

Sandwich Artist

Subway
03.2008 - 12.2009
  • Closing of premises
  • Preparation of food
  • Handling of cash and cash drops
  • Customer Service
  • Cleaning

Crew Trainer

McDonalds
05.2006 - 04.2007
  • Training Staff
  • Cash handling
  • Customer Service
  • Cleaning
  • Preparation and making of food
  • Till counting and balancing

Receptionist

Cullinane Steel Lawyers and Notary Public
09.2005 - 04.2006
  • Answering telephones
  • Greeting clients arriving for appointments or enquiries
  • Time sheets, new clients, disbursement sheets
  • Locate and files when required
  • Prepare and cheques
  • Accepting payments from clients at the reception desk
  • Send faxes as requested
  • Cover telephone duties and clients at reception
  • The banking and other clients banking
  • Prepare diary dockets for the next day
  • Prepare appointment slips for the morning
  • Take minutes for staff meetings
  • Order stationary
  • Opening and closing files
  • Balancing of files
  • Archiving reports in deed manager
  • Entering desk banking
  • Making appointments

Sandwich Artist

Subway
08.2003 - 09.2005
  • Team leader responsible for staff when manager is not working
  • Opening and closing of premises
  • Handling of cash and cash drops
  • Staff training
  • Computer training for other staff members
  • Stock control and purchasing
  • Liaisoning with company representatives
  • Maintaining standard and quality of equipment
  • Cleaning
  • Preparation of food

Sales Assistant

Tama Prints
01.2001 - 12.2003
  • Weekend work
  • Customer Service
  • Cash handling
  • Opening and closing of store
  • Ordering of art and craft supplies
  • Stocktaking

Sales Assistant

Horowhenua Netball Association
04.2002 - 08.2003
  • Volunteer work at local netball canteen
  • Cash handling
  • Customer service
  • Preparation of food
  • Cleaning

Production Assistant

Top Town Limited
07.2002 - 01.2003
  • Customer service – receiving of customer orders
  • Preparation of raw food
  • Cooking of product
  • Stocktaking and packing of orders
  • Quality control of product
  • Cleaning

Sales Assistant

Fast Foods
01.2002 - 12.2001
  • Weekend work
  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Preparation and cooking of food
  • Cleaning

Education

Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

Te Rito Maioha
Palmerston North, NZ
01-2021

Skills

  • Communication
  • Organisation
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Role model
  • Inclusive
  • Culturally responsive
  • Upholding Te reo Māori me ona tikanga
  • Confident and capable
  • Hard working
  • Team player

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate
  • National Practical Certificate Food and Nutrition
  • Certified Sandwich Artist
  • School Certificate – Five subjects
  • NZQA Certificate – Four subjects
  • Sixth Form Certificate – Five subjects
  • Bursary – Five subjects
  • Student Representative for Horowhenua College Board of Trustees 2002, Prefect, Leadership Team, Student Council and Peer Support Leader for Horowhenua College.

Hobbies and Interests

Team Sports, Coaching and referring of sports, Music, Family orientated activities, Reading, Handcrafts, International Travel, Extension of Maori language

Training

  • Safe guarding children
  • Management course
  • First Aid
  • TIPs for Autism
  • Kagan Structures
  • PB4L
  • Phonics
  • Early Words

Timeline

Centre Manager

Farmhouse Preschool & Nursery, Little Voices Ltd
11.2021 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Learning Adventures Levin, Evolve Education Group
07.2017 - 11.2021

Teacher Aide

Levin East School
02.2013 - 07.2017

Sandwich Artist

Subway
03.2008 - 12.2009

Crew Trainer

McDonalds
05.2006 - 04.2007

Receptionist

Cullinane Steel Lawyers and Notary Public
09.2005 - 04.2006

Sandwich Artist

Subway
08.2003 - 09.2005

Production Assistant

Top Town Limited
07.2002 - 01.2003

Sales Assistant

Horowhenua Netball Association
04.2002 - 08.2003

Sales Assistant

Fast Foods
01.2002 - 12.2001

Sales Assistant

Tama Prints
01.2001 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood Education

Te Rito Maioha

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