Mereki Leten
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Creative and adaptable professional with a strong background in music education and childcare. Known for effective communication with parents and children, delivering tailored activities that promote learning and emotional well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
Luke and Anita Fisher
10.2025 - Current
- Planning and implemented engaging activities to foster child development and learning, including keep the children off electronics.
- Maintaining a safe, clean environment.
- Communicated directly with parents regarding children's progress, behaviour, and needs.
- Adapting to the emotional needs of the children as they change over the day.
- Quickly and effectively diffusing conflict between children in a fair and positive way.
- Reinforcing good behaviour and addressing inappropriate behaviour in a firm but considerate way.
- Maintaining behavioural boundaries with children.
Woodwind Instructor
Bronwen Mackenzie
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Developed individualized lesson plans to enhance woodwind students' technical and musical skills.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and skill levels, including catering towards kids with neurodivergence.
- Organized recitals and performances, highlighting students achievements over the term.
- Encouraged students to push themselves to achieve musical goals.
- Communicated with parents about students progress.
- Delivered both jazz focussed and classical streams of education depending on the students interests.
- Focussed on practical based activities, promoting making music with others.
Woodwind Instructor
Burgmann Anglican School
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and skill levels, including catering for students with neurodivergence.
- Took a holistic approach to students musical education, adapting learning to their own musical goals and lifestyles.
- Kept parents in the loop about students progress and practice.
Waitress
Leeroy Peterson (deceased)
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided friendly and attentive customer service.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently in a busy and dynamic work environment.
- Collaborated clearly with kitchen staff about food orders.
- Held RSCA to ensure responsible service of Alcohol.
- Trained new team members on service standards, menu items, and everyday running of bar.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT12-2026
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Arts and crafts
- Emotional support
- Light housekeeping
- Valid Driver's license
- Bilingual in [French]
Certification
WWVP card
Languages
French
Professional Working
Interests
- I am interested in learning about other cultures and languages, having spent time in France to work on my French proficiency
- I am passionate about giving back to the community, and continue to organise volunteer groups to perform music
- I maintain an interest in kids development, and strive to give them the best education and support in both my roles as an educator or carer
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Luke and Anita Fisher
10.2025 - Current
Woodwind Instructor
Burgmann Anglican School
03.2024 - 06.2025
Woodwind Instructor
Bronwen Mackenzie
05.2022 - 07.2025
Waitress
Leeroy Peterson (deceased)
01.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Music - Music
Australian National University