Te Anawa Akurangi-Cruickshank
Palmerston North,New Zealand
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with five years of experience in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Demonstrates strong communication, time management, and leadership skills while effectively collaborating with teams or working independently. Known for innovative thinking and a proactive approach to challenges, driving the development of creative educational solutions. Committed to continuous professional growth in early childhood education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide
Feilding Intermediate
Feilding, NZ
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Teacher Aide
Awatapu College
Palmerston North, NZ
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Engaged in creative problem solving techniques to handle challenging behaviors effectively while maintaining respect for the individual's dignity.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Adapted activities and care approaches to meet the evolving needs of students.
Teacher
Farm House Preschool and Nursery
Levin, New Zealand
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Supervised and trained assistant educators, fostering a collaborative and professional team environment.
Early Childhood Educator
DOT KIDS NURSERY
Greenmeadows, New Zealand
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided guidance on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and teeth brushing.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Supervised and trained assistant educators, fostering a collaborative and professional team environment.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
Early Childhood Educator
DOT KIDS PRESCHOOL
Greenmeadows, New Zealand
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided guidance on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and teeth brushing.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Supervised and trained assistant educators, fostering a collaborative and professional team environment.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
Health Care Assistant
Atawahi Rest Home
Taradale, New Zealand
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Education
NCEA Lvl 3 -
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Greenmeadows, New Zealand01.2018
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Communication
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Sensitive Information Handling
- Prioritization and Scheduling
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
Accomplishments
- Came Runner up in a New Zealand Secondary Poetry Competition, 2017
- Placed 2nd in East Coast Athletics Championship for discus out of 35 secondary girls., 2017
- Came first in East Coast Athletic Championship for discus out of 30 senior students, 2016
- Held the school record for discus with a throw of 28 meters, 2016
Hobbies and Interests
- Horse Riding
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Music
- People
- Caring For Children
- Reading
- Animals
- Writing
- Sports
- Farming
- Anything Outdoors
- Kapa Haka
References
- Renee Bennett, Room Leader - Farmhouse Preschool and Nursery, 0211205486
- Aroha Tawhara, Room Leader and 2iC - Farmhouse Preschool and Nursery, 0220807217
- Rebecca Waugh, Centre Manager - DOT KIDS, 0223706031
Volunteer Experience
Top netball teams at school, Greenmeadows, NZ, 02/01/14, 11/01/18
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Feilding Intermediate
09.2024 - 02.2025
Teacher Aide
Awatapu College
03.2024 - 05.2024
Teacher
Farm House Preschool and Nursery
08.2022 - 01.2024
Early Childhood Educator
DOT KIDS NURSERY
02.2022 - 06.2022
Early Childhood Educator
DOT KIDS PRESCHOOL
03.2019 - 02.2022
Health Care Assistant
Atawahi Rest Home
02.2019 - 04.2019
NCEA Lvl 3 -
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
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