Chantal Savage

• Interacted with customers to develop rapport, determine shopping needs and upsell or cross-sell items and resolve complaints.
• Merchandised displays to showcase new and popular items.
• Actioned customer feedback to improve product and service provisions.
• Led the visual merchandising efforts, creating captivating displays that drove product sales.

• Encouraged learning and development through play, activities and teaching.
• Collaborated with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on child development and well-being.
• Conducted risk assessments to plan safe and fun activities.
• Developed child language skills through storytelling, role play and songs.
• Prepared snacks and drinks for children during morning tea time, following individual dietary requirements.
• Participated in staff meetings.
• Forged positive, trusting relationships with children, parents and coworkers.
• Set targets for key children to build skills and confidence.
• Facilitated a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Helped children become more independent when performing daily tasks, assisting with dressing and toileting.
• Promoted child learning development through interactive play.
• Monitored children's progress, identifying areas for additional support and tailoring activities to individual needs.
• Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge to track and boost attainment.
• Led group sessions and individual activities to support social skills development.
• Encouraged children's language development through storytelling and interactive discussions.
• Maintained accurate records of children's progress, attendance, and any incidents.
• Monitored child's learning progress and development throughout games, activities and lessons.
• Instilled positive values through role-modelling.
• Conducted observations and assessments, contributing to reports in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS .
• Guided development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Produced online learning journals to promote accountability.
• Helped young learners to reach curriculum objectives and personal targets.
• Ensured children activities stayed safe and within school rules by closely monitoring activities and intervening when necessary.
• Gave clear instructions and demonstrations to prevent misunderstandings.

• Designed engaging messy play activities to foster children's sensory development.
• Encouraged learning and development through play, activities and teaching.
• Facilitated engaging activities and storytelling sessions for children.
• Collaborated with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on child development and well-being.
• Coordinated and planned activities which kept children engaged and entertained throughout the day.
• Cleaned and sanitised play areas and equipment for excellent health and hygiene standards.
• Monitored children's progress, identifying areas for additional support and tailoring activities to individual needs.
• Maintained accurate records of children's progress, attendance, and any incidents.
• Encouraged children's language development through storytelling and interactive discussions.
• Monitored child's learning progress and development throughout games, activities and lessons.
• Monitored progress and development, keeping clear, accurate observations and reports to feed back to parents.
• Encouraged children's emotional, social and educational development through carefully planned learning-through-play activities.
• Facilitated a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Taught students basic skills such as literacy, language and numeracy.
• Prepared learning materials and set up educational displays to enhance the learning experience.
• Created fun resources for children to aid learning and development.
• Supported children's personal care needs, respecting their dignity and fostering independence.
• Used imagination, innovation and creativity during activities, facilitating learning and development.
• Dressed children appropriately for various weather conditions, providing comfort and safety at all times.
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively, implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
• Set up equipment for children and monitored use to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Foster compassionate relationships with children and families through active engagement and support.
• Provided a supportive atmosphere for children experiencing emotional difficulties.
• Organised and led outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.
• Conducted observations and assessments, contributing to reports in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS .
• Utilised creative approaches to stimulate learning through play, art, and music.
• Developed positive child care environments through appropriate behaviour management.
• Minimised risk within nursery settings through careful activity planning and delivery.
• Guided children's social development through balanced approach involving learning and free play.
• Created fun, visually appealing wall and window displays to appropriately engage children in early years curriculum.
• Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge to track and boost attainment.
• Completed rigorous reporting to comply with nursery policies and procedures.
• Implemented positive techniques for corrective disciplinary measures.
• Facilitated engaging storytelling and reading sessions to foster early literacy skills among preschool-aged children.
• Coordinated with colleagues to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supports children's emotional well-being.
• Developed strong, communicative partnerships with parents and guardians, offering regular updates on child development and well-being.

Karanga Mai Early Learning Centre is attached to a Young Parents' College. The children are cared for while the young parents attend college. In my time working there, I built respectful, reciprocal relationships with both the children and the young parents.

Children were aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Attended the local marae and adhered to the rules of the culture.

My duties included.

• Encouraged learning and development through play, activities, and experiences.
• Participated in staff meetings and professional development courses to improve practice. This included te reo Māori lessons to embrace the culture of the parents and the children alike.
• Encouraged children's language development through storytelling and interactive discussions.
• Developed child language skills through storytelling, role play and songs.
• Promoted child learning development through interactive play.
• Led creative arts projects that encouraged self-expression.
• Facilitated a safe and nurturing classroom environment, promoting positive behaviour and respect among children.
• Promoted child-led learning, allowing children to develop at their own pace through play, socialisation and exploration.
• Supported children with preparing, serving and eating meals, promoting independence and confidence with food.
• Collaborated with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on child development and well-being.
• Facilitated a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and maintain a cohesive and effective team, sharing best practices and resources.
• Used imagination, innovation and creativity during activities, facilitating learning and development.
• Built children's confidence and social skills through interactive and group play.
• Promoted regular outdoor play, allowing children to develop a sense of adventure through safe, secure exploration.
• Supported physical, emotional, social and educational development through attentive, proactive learning provisions.
• Provided opportunities for creative expression through art, dramatic play and music.
• Actively participated in school events and committees, contributing to the wider community and promoting the preschool's ethos.
• Supported children's personal care needs, respecting their dignity and fostering independence.
• Forged positive, trusting relationships with children, parents and coworkers.
• Maintained child safety and promptly resolved conflicts through meticulous observation.
• Maintained equipment and outdoor play areas.
• Fostered strong relationships with children, providing emotional support and guidance to promote well-being and confidence.
• Celebrated children's successes, developing pride and sense of achievement through continued encouragement.
• Implemented strategies to engage parents in their children's learning and development.
• Provided a supportive atmosphere for children experiencing emotional difficulties.
• Provided home-from-home care to children, building positive, supportive relationships to reduce separation anxiety and maximise learning experiences.
• Administered first aid and took appropriate action in cases of emergencies, maintaining a safe environment.
• Implemented behaviour management techniques to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Instilled positive values through role-modelling.