Tanisha Shivel
Napier City
Summary
Effective educator with experience at the National Aquarium of New Zealand, adapt at developing engaging programs and fostering collaborative learning. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and inclusive teaching, I excel in creating supportive environments that enhance student engagement and promote positive relationships. Committed to continuous improvement and operational efficiency in educational settings.
Program education expert with deep knowledge in curriculum development and instructional design. Adapt at fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving needs, ensuring impactful learning experiences. Strong skills in lesson planning, student engagement, and performance evaluation. Known for reliability, team collaboration, and achieving measurable results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Holiday Program Educator
National Aquarium of New Zealand
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed and delivered engaging educational programs for learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design activities aligned with Aquarium themes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, develop interdisciplinary units, and create a cohesive educational experience across grade levels.
Nanny
Private Home
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Collaborated with parents to establish routines tailored to individual children's needs.
- Managed meal preparation, promoting healthy eating habits among children.
- Provided emotional support, fostering positive relationships and social skills development.
- Conducted regular safety checks, maintaining a hazard-free home environment.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Handled challenging behavioural issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Volunteer at Early Childhood center
Birthright Tom Parker
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided support for everyday activities such as feeding and spending time with young learners.
- Supporting Early childhood Teachers in their day to day routines.
- Conversed with team leads to identify areas for process improvement, increasing operational efficiency.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in at the Learning Center.
Volunteer at Church Holiday Program
Onekawa Bible Church
04.2019 - 10.2023
- Supported logistics for church functions, ensuring smooth operations during events.
- Provided assistance in maintaining church facilities, promoting a welcoming environment.
- Engaged with congregation members, addressing inquiries and facilitating connections within the community.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) - Teaching Primary
Eastern Institute of Technology
Hawkes Bay, NZ01-2026
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Inclusive teaching
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Fiji Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Maori
Limited Working
Interests
- Volunteering
- Baking
- Music
- Cooking
- Fashion and Style
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Timeline
Nanny
Private Home
08.2024 - 09.2024
Casual Holiday Program Educator
National Aquarium of New Zealand
04.2024 - 10.2025
Volunteer at Early Childhood center
Birthright Tom Parker
02.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer at Church Holiday Program
Onekawa Bible Church
04.2019 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) - Teaching Primary
Eastern Institute of Technology
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