Amber Hinton
Ahipara,NTL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated, I excelled at Ahipara Primary School by fostering student engagement and supporting diverse learning needs. Expert in materials management and imbued with a caring demeanour, I enhanced classroom experiences, achieving significant improvements in student participation and learning outcomes. My collaborative spirit and ability to adapt teaching aids set me apart.
I am very enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. I always offer my help to the teacher to manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Ahipara Primary School
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of small groups of children.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behaviour in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
After School Care Supervisor
Oscars
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in creating a welcoming school culture by organizing events that fostered community involvement and collaboration among families, staff, and students.
- Implemented effective time management techniques, allowing for the completion of multiple tasks within designated time frames while maintaining a high level of quality in each task performed.
- Enhanced communication with parents by consistently providing updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Supported special needs students by adapting lesson plans to accommodate individual learning styles and collaborating with specialized staff members.
- Supported the emotional well-being of students by providing a listening ear, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication within the before and after school care setting.
- Provided first aid and emergency response as required, prioritizing student health and safety at all times.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted social skills development and positive peer interactions among students.
- Contributed to a clean and organized environment by maintaining facility cleanliness, setting up activity areas, and storing supplies properly.
- Managed daily attendance records, ensuring accurate documentation of student participation in the program.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Childcare Assistant
Chelsea Childcare Centre
11.2008 - 05.2011
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviours, meals, and naps.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
- Assisted in monitoring children''s progress by conducting regular observations and assessments as needed.
Education
NZEA -
Cromwell College
Cromwell, NZSkills
- Patience and Empathy
- Special Needs Student Assistance
- Materials Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child Development Understanding
- Teacher Support
- Student Engagement
- Collaboration with teachers
- Student Support
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Punctual and Dependable
- Positive Attitude
Timeline
After School Care Supervisor
Oscars
01.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher's Aide
Ahipara Primary School
08.2018 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Chelsea Childcare Centre
11.2008 - 05.2011
NZEA -
Cromwell College
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