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ANNA YORK

Palmerston North,MWT

Summary

Wellbeing Coordinator at UCOL with extensive experience in student advocacy and emotional support. Proven ability to build relationships that enhance student engagement and well-being through collaborative initiatives. Expertise in report writing and records management, ensuring precise documentation of student interactions and critical data, including demographics and financial support access.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Wellbeing Coordinator

UCOL
Central , Palmerston North
09.2023 - Current
  • Ran focus groups to determine students' voices on their UCOL experience.
  • Was involved in events that promoted students' well-being.
  • Collaborated with other staff in the Wellbeing Team, as well as the wider Student Success Team, to support and promote students' wellbeing.

Engagement Advisor

UCOL (Manawatu Campus)
Palmerston North
11.2020 - 09.2023
  • Performed administrative tasks including using Word, Excel etc to accurately record student progress and to create records of student engagement and access to support.
  • Engaged in face to face interactions with stakeholders (including staff, students, their whanau and wider community groups and organisations) for the purpose of developing a wider support network for students.
  • Provided ongoing pastoral care for vulnerable groups (primarily under 25 year olds, and those with a disability).

Transition/Community Engagement Coordinator

UCOL (Manawatu Campus)
Palmerston North
03.2015 - 11.2020
  • Monitoring of students attendance and engagement, provision of pastoral care or referral to other services both within UCOL and to external agencies.
  • Coordinated with Faculty departments to ensure successful completion of courses for students.
  • Organised meetings with key stakeholders to discuss student needs as required.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance including attendance, grades and behaviour reports.

Primary School Teacher

Cornerstone Christian School
Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North
07.2011 - 12.2014
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that engaged students in active learning activities.
  • Created and maintained a safe, orderly and productive classroom environment.
  • Assessed student progress on an ongoing basis to inform instructional decisions.
  • Collaborated with other teachers, staff members and parents to promote a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Established positive relationships with students through effective communication skills.
  • Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and understanding of concepts.
  • Utilised a variety of teaching strategies such as cooperative learning, inquiry-based instruction, project-based learning.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance including attendance, grades and behaviour reports.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Teaching (Primary)

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
05.2007

Skills

  • Student support and emotional assistance
  • Relationship building and rapport
  • Needs assessment and determination of support required for akonga/students
  • Team collaboration
  • Report writing
  • Student advocacy
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Records management and maintenance
  • Administrative reporting
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

Wellbeing Coordinator

UCOL
09.2023 - Current

Engagement Advisor

UCOL (Manawatu Campus)
11.2020 - 09.2023

Transition/Community Engagement Coordinator

UCOL (Manawatu Campus)
03.2015 - 11.2020

Primary School Teacher

Cornerstone Christian School
07.2011 - 12.2014

Graduate Diploma - Teaching (Primary)

Massey University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Massey University

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