Learning Experience Coordinator

• Jun 2023 - Present

Responsible for providing support to apprentices during their studies at PEER. This includes monitoring, and tracking the progress of apprentices, delivering study skills training, providing individual or group advice and guidance, helping to resolve any challenges that may arise, and liaising with the training team on learner progression. Liaise with internal staff to ensure that apprentices are receiving the best support needed. ● Demonstrate a commitment to the strategic goals and vision of PEER ● Work with learners, with assistance from the training team, to support the implementation of learning goals and learning plans ● Facilitate training workshops for groups of learners on learning-related subjects. ● Work with PEER internal staff to provide support to learners ● Provide advice and guidance to learners to help develop their academic skills ● Build relationships with learners to improve completion goals ● Assist learners to feel comfortable and confident in their own abilities ● Assist learners with their personal progress to improve academic outcomes ● Help build relationships between learners requiring support and the training team ● Build relationships with external organisations to provide additional learning support and possible funding solutions ● Provide advice to training staff on early intervention, learning strategies, and additional assistance required. ● Monitor the daily/weekly progress of supported learners with regard to their training plan ● Monitor the progression of supported learners to meet unit completion timeframes ● Report the progress and success of each supported learner to senior trainers ● Monitor and report on the success of the support programs ● Assist in the ongoing continuous development of learning support programs. ● Actively contribute and suggest new strategies to provide learner support Show less

English Language Teacher (ESOL)

• Jan 2019 - Present

● Private tutoring (one on one & online) ● Design and teach lessons with student learning outcomes to students from a variety of language backgrounds from the basic to advanced levels of proficiency. ● Frame each learning outcome in a natural, communicative context and integrate relevant aspects of New Zealand or Western culture, history, geography, current events, literature, etc. ● Incorporate a variety of active and participatory teaching methods such as communicative, project-based learning, etc. to meet the different learning styles of all students. ● Monitor and meet with at-risk students who need additional support to succeed ● Work with staff to encourage friendly, empowered, and confident attitudes and behaviours among students. Show less

Advocate - National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP)

• Jan 2023 - May 2023

● High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully in a range of situations with a diverse range of people. ● Connected clients to meaningful activities and networks to keep them engaged. ● Demonstrated high-level advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills including experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships with clients on matters that may be complex. ● Liaised with the team and stakeholders to provide appropriate support for clients. ● Sound knowledge of and competence in the use of Databases, technology programs, and the internet. ● Organisational skills and capacity, to act independently using discretion, and sound judgment. ● Flexibility in providing an appropriate and responsive service to clients. ● Ability to travel and work at various locations as required. Show less

Inclusion Support - MiniLit/ MacQLit Reading Literacy Program

• May 2022 - Dec 2022

● Use and implement the school’s philosophies to ensure the education program and practice meets or exceeds the National Quality Standard. ● Translate specialist knowledge into practical information that assists in the development, provision and support of individual programmes in order to overcome barriers to learning. ● Ability to teach MiniLit and MacQLit Reading Programs to support the bottom 25%. empower to ensure integrated effective management of the learner’s needs. ● Report and test student’s progress and learning plans in a team situation with classroom teachers and the Junior School leadership team as appropriate. ● Assess children’s learning and development and apply pedagogical expertise to inform curriculum decisions. ● Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families. ● Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement ● Seek and share best practice examples to improve the educational program. ● Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members. ● Contribute to professional and positive work culture. Show less

Early Childhood Teacher Reliever - ESW Education Support Worker

• Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

● Use and implement the centre’s philosophies to ensure the education program and practice meets or exceeds the National Quality Standard. ● Translate specialist knowledge into practical information that assists in the development, provision and support of individual programmes in order to overcome barriers to learning. ● Ability to teach and empower to ensure integrated effective management of the learner’s needs. ● Model effective application of pedagogy in teaching practice. ● Assess children’s learning and development and apply pedagogical expertise to inform curriculum decisions. ● Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families. ● Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement ● Seek and share best practice examples to improve the educational program. ● Maintain a safe environment for children, families and team members. ● Contribute to professional and positive work culture. Show less

English Language Teacher (ESOL)

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

● Private hourly tutoring ● Design and teach lessons with student learning outcomes to students from a variety of language backgrounds from the basic to advanced levels of proficiency. ● Frame each learning outcome in a natural, communicative context and integrate relevant aspects of New Zealand or Western culture, history, geography, current events, literature, etc. ● Incorporate a variety of active and participatory teaching methods such as communicative, project-based learning, etc. to meet the different learning styles of all students. ● Monitor and meet with at-risk students who need additional support to succeed ● Work with staff to encourage friendly, empowered, and confident attitudes and behaviours among students. Show less

Nanny / Child Care Specialist

• Dec 2015 - Dec 2018

● Nurture, supervise, and engage the children in positive educational activities. ● Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children. ● Scheduling and coordinating children's activities. ● Transporting children to gymnastics and other activities. ● Undertaking appropriate creative activities with the children. ● Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviours. ● Modelled appropriate social behaviours and encouraged concern for others. ● Taught children safe behaviour such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects. ● Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day. ● Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children. ● Promoted good behaviours by using the positive reinforcement method. ● Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day. ● Maintained a child-friendly environment with engaging activities and continuous access to the outdoors. Show less

Nanny / Child Care Specialist

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

● Nurture, supervise, and engage the children in positive educational activities. ● Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children. ● Scheduling and coordinating children's activities. ● Transporting children to gymnastics and other activities. ● Undertaking appropriate creative activities with the children. ● Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviours. ● Modelled appropriate social behaviours and encouraged concern for others. ● Taught children safe behaviour such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects. ● Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day. ● Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children. ● Promoted good behaviours by using the positive reinforcement method. ● Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day. ● Maintained a child-friendly environment with engaging activities and continuous access to the outdoors. Show less

Behavioural Specialist Consultant

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2015

For more information regarding ABA Therapy & In Home Consultations please go to: http://www.infinitytherapy.webs.com ● Incorporate early intervention with therapeutic play strategies. ● Conduct ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis) Therapy. ● Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall behavioural goals. ● Provide services as defined by the program description, best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards. ● Maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers and other agencies. ● Conduct quality individual and family therapy, with a clinically appropriate balance between both modalities. ● Develop and oversee the implementation of formal behaviour management plans ● Conduct FBA (Functional Behavioural Assessments) ● Provide behavioural consultation for behavioural health clients and family members ● Provide clinical, mobile service delivery as defined by the program description, best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards. ● Collect outcome data (i.e., CBCL Child Behavioural Checklist or ATEC Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist) for all clients. ● Provide clinical supervision and case consultation to team members (i.e., parents, social worker, school teacher, etc) providing services on all shared cases. ● Provide clinical consultation to parents, extended family, teachers and other adult caregivers regarding prescribed behavioural interventions ● Implement interventions effectively based upon the treatment plan and behavioural management plan Show less

Foster Carer/Houseparent

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

● Provide constant supervision and care for the client in their allocated home. ● Maintain a positive and wholesome environment in our family home and encourage client’s growth in every way. ● Ensure that the client is adequately prepared for school and attend each day. ● Coordinate homework tutorial and recreation programmes in the family home. ● Ensure that all meals are prepared and that the client has appropriate diet and attire. ● Access medical and dental care as required; provide general first aid. ● Develop a framework for client’s conduct. ● Provide transport between home and school and other activities as required. ● Establish household routines that will encourage a culture of care in the family home. ● Maintain regular liaison with client’s family and community. ● Maintain regular liaison with teachers, tutors and other people who work with the Client’s. ● Manage household finances within the allocated budget and keep proper records as directed; purchase all food and materials as required within the budget ● Cooperate with house parents in other family group homes to contribute to and benefit from shared insights, practices and programmes. ● Ensure that all programme property (leased or owned) is preserved and cared for ● Ensure that all maintenance matters relating to the programme are promptly and appropriately referred including regular servicing of vehicles. ● Liaise with the family group homes coordinator as required, including participation in all coordination meetings and all professional development sessions. Show less

Houseparent

• Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

● Provide constant supervision and care for all boarding students allocated to your home. ● Maintain a positive and wholesome environment in your family group home and encourage students’ growth in every way. ● Ensure that students are adequately prepared for school and attend each day. ● Coordinate homework tutorial and recreation programmes in your family group home. ● Ensure that all meals are prepared and that students have appropriate diet and attire. ● Access medical and dental care as required; provide general first aid. ● Develop a framework for student conduct. ● Provide transport between home and school and other activities as required. ● Establish household routines that will encourage a culture of care in the family group home. ● Maintain regular liaison with students’ families and communities. ● Maintain regular liaison with teachers, tutors and other people who work with the students. ● Manage household finances within the allocated budget and keep proper records as directed; purchase all food and materials as required within the budget. ● Cooperate with house parents in other family group homes to contribute to and benefit from shared insights, practices and programmes. ● Ensure that all programme property (leased or owned) is preserved and cared for. ● Ensure that all maintenance matters relating to the programme are promptly and appropriately referred including regular servicing of vehicles. ● Liaise with the family group homes coordinator as required, including participation in all coordination meetings and all professional development sessions. Show less

Houseparent

• Oct 2008 - Oct 2009

● Provide constant supervision and care for all boarding students allocated to our home. ● Maintain a positive and wholesome environment in our family group home and encourage students’ growth in every way. ● Ensure that students are adequately prepared for school and attend each day. ● Coordinate homework tutorial and recreation programmes in our family group home. ● Ensure that all meals are prepared and that students have appropriate diet and attire. ● Access medical and dental care as required; provide general first aid. ● Develop a framework for student conduct. ● Provide transport between home and school and other activities as required. ● Establish household routines that will encourage a culture of care in the family group home. ● Maintain regular liaison with students’ families and communities. ● Maintain regular liaison with teachers, tutors and other people who work with the students. ● Manage household finances within the allocated budget and keep proper records as directed; purchase all food and materials as required within the budget. ● Cooperate with house parents in other family group homes to contribute to and benefit from shared insights, practices and programmes. ● Ensure that all programme property (leased or owned) is preserved and cared for. ● Ensure that all maintenance matters relating to the programme are promptly and appropriately referred including regular servicing of vehicles. ● Liaise with the family group homes coordinator as required, including participation in all coordination meetings and all professional development sessions. Show less

Nanny / Child Care Specialist

• Sep 2007 - Oct 2008

● Nurture, supervise, and engage the children in positive educational activities. ● Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children. ● Scheduling and coordinating children's activities. ● Transporting children to gymnastics and other activities. ● Undertaking appropriate creative activities with the children. ● Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviours. ● Modelled appropriate social behaviours and encouraged concern for others. ● Taught children safe behaviour such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects. ● Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day. ● Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children. ● Dressed children and changed diapers. ● Promoted good behaviours by using the positive reinforcement method. ● Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day. ● Maintained a child friendly environment with engaging activities and continuous access to the outdoors. Show less

Therapeutic Support Specialist (TSS)

• Oct 2005 - Sep 2007

● Provide one-on-one mental health interventions to a child or adolescent under the age of 21, with a serious emotional disturbance. ● Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policies/procedure. ● Provide services as defined by the program description, best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards. ● Maintain professional relationships with consumers, their families, payers, community support service representatives, co-workers and other agencies. ● Implement interventions effectively based upon the treatment plan and behavioural management plan a developed by the Behavioural Specialist Consultant. ● Prevent the client from entering a more restrictive setting or service. ● Prescribed to integrate or reintegrate the client into normalizing settings and activities. Show less

Sales Rep

• 2002 - 2005