SUSAN BOYD
Christchurch,Sydenham
Summary
Dedication , motivated, proactive and caring worker with 20 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Hardworking and an effective team member in any profession. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Heathcote Valley Montessori Preschool
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Group and Individual Planning and Assessments
- Documentation of Children’s learning online
- Working within a large team to provide the best care and education
- Health and Safety Officer – Implementing monthly Drills plus Monthly Health and Safety checks and requirements.
Preschool Teacher
Heathcote Valley Preschool
11.2010 - 12.2020
- Care, education and supervision of children 3-5 years old
- Implementing activities and learning experiences within all learning environments
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assessment and Evaluation of Children’s Learning
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Waitress
Denny’s Restaurant
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Preschool Teacher
Kindercare Learning Centres - 3 Centre Locations
01.2006 - 07.2008
- Care, education and supervision of children 2-5 years old
- Implementing activities and learning experiences
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Early Childhood Teacher – Head Teacher Preschool Room (3 ½-5 Years)
Kindercare Learning Centre
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Preschool Teacher
Paddingtons Preschool
11.2000 - 12.2004
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assisted and supervised children through entire school day.
Waitress
Dennys Restaurant
05.1994 - 12.2000
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Receptionist Secretary
C.R. Wright and Co. – Chartered Accountant
01.1990 - 11.1992
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered all phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Secretary to South Island Team
Whitcoulls Limited
02.1990 - 04.1990
- Answering the phone in a professional and polite manner.
- Dictaphone Typing for all team information.
- Keeping records and reception neat and tidy at all times.
Nanny Positions
New Zealand Nanny Services
05.1987 - 01.1989
- Five short term residential assignments involving children of various ages.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Skills
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Performance Metrics
- Active Listening
- Positive Attitude
- Multitasking
- Effective and Professional Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
Attributes and Strengths
- Mature and experienced
- Enthusiastic and hard-working
- Self-Motivated
- Friendly, fun and outgoing personality
- Honest, trustworthy and dependable
- Adaptable and flexible
- High professional standards
- Able to relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
- Works hard to reach set work goals, and adds additional support and assistance
- Willingness to take on extra challenges and duties
Certification
- Certified in First Aid, Meditrain - (expires July 2024)
Hobbies
I love doiong my photography and really enjoy getting out into nature to take photos of our beautiful country when I can, and this leads into my own website called boydnature.nz where I display my photos and upload images of where I have been and provide suitable information for people to read and enjoy NZ's amazing scenery and places
Another hobby interest I have been involved in is making jewellery which is handmade and placed on another website called: Beadedgems.nz where I am selling my jewellery online. This provides an opportunity for me to design, create handmade pieces of all descriptions.
References
- PERSONAL: Mrs Jenny Ferguson, 91 Smith Street, Linwood, Christchurch, 0272277832
- EMPLOYER (2010-2021) Kathryn Palliser, Halswell Quarry Preschool, Owner/Operator, 0272401414, Discover@halswellquarrypreschool.nz
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Heathcote Valley Montessori Preschool
12.2021 - 09.2023
Preschool Teacher
Heathcote Valley Preschool
11.2010 - 12.2020
Waitress
Denny’s Restaurant
01.2008 - 08.2010
Preschool Teacher
Kindercare Learning Centres - 3 Centre Locations
01.2006 - 07.2008
Early Childhood Teacher – Head Teacher Preschool Room (3 ½-5 Years)
Kindercare Learning Centre
01.2004 - 12.2006
Preschool Teacher
Paddingtons Preschool
11.2000 - 12.2004
Waitress
Dennys Restaurant
05.1994 - 12.2000
Secretary to South Island Team
Whitcoulls Limited
02.1990 - 04.1990
Receptionist Secretary
C.R. Wright and Co. – Chartered Accountant
01.1990 - 11.1992
Nanny Positions
New Zealand Nanny Services
05.1987 - 01.1989
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