Alison Davies
Marton,RD2
Summary
I am a goal focused individual with a love of literacy and offering more than 30 years of facilitating positive learning environments both in the classroom and at home. I am experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support. I offer strong task prioritization and time management skills. I am experienced in co-managing our self-employed Drainage business and relevant book keeping for 18 years. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education and At Home Mum
Myself
01.2004 - Current
- Led and coordinated educational activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
Business Owner
Self Employed / Davies Services
01.1999 - 03.2017
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, documentation and transaction reports.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Primary School Teacher, Scale A, Fulltime.
Arataki Primary School
10.1995 - 09.1998
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Contributed on the Music and Health Curriculum Committee.
- Co-directed the School Choir.
Relief Teacher
Various Schools
02.1995 - 09.1995
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Completed documentation of attendance, testing and grading of work and other required details.
Beginning Teacher
Te Puke Primary School
02.1993 - 12.1994
- Maintained attractive, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
- Conducted regular observations of other teachers and classrooms while also responsible for teaching my own.
- Participated in various Beginner Teacher Development Courses.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to develop educational goals for students.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on ongoing basis.
- Facilitated whole classroom and small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans in line with the New Zealand Curriculum and included activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Administered tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Organised the Sickbay and supplies and responsible for the First Aid budget.
- Organised and ran syndicate assemblies, responsible for School Production songs and managing the Hall timetable.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ11.1992
Diploma of Teaching - Education
Hamilton Teachers College
University Of Waikato12.1991
Skills
- Support and Education
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Small Group Support
- Teaching and Instruction
- Parental Interaction
- Reading Instruction
- Some Online Financial Systems
- Language Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Classroom Organization
- Staff Meetings
- Professional Relationships
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Customer Service
- Tax Software
- Microsoft Windows
- Desktops, Laptops and Mobile devices
- Bookkeeping
- Microsoft Outlook
Certification
Bachelor of Education
Diploma of Teaching
Full Drivers License
Timeline
Education and At Home Mum
Myself
01.2004 - Current
Business Owner
Self Employed / Davies Services
01.1999 - 03.2017
Primary School Teacher, Scale A, Fulltime.
Arataki Primary School
10.1995 - 09.1998
Relief Teacher
Various Schools
02.1995 - 09.1995
Beginning Teacher
Te Puke Primary School
02.1993 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Waikato
Diploma of Teaching - Education
Hamilton Teachers College
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