Brooke Matchitt
Dinsdale,Hamilton
Summary
Dedicated professional with 12 years of experience working with preschool-aged children, specializing in supporting those with complex needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team settings while also excelling in independent tasks. Extensive background in therapeutic practices, including sensory sessions and physical therapy, alongside 8 years of experience as a massage therapist for professional sports teams. Currently serving as a Youth Coach, providing comprehensive support to at-risk youth to facilitate positive life outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Coach
Te Wananga o Aotearoa
01.2024 - Current
- Supporting rangatahi who have experienced family breakdowns and support them to navigate youth payment benefits.
- Offer wrap around service and support to help rangatahi into safe and secure housing, into education, training or employment.
- Facilitate and run parenting workshops to support young parents to make positive choices for positive outcomes for their child/ren.
- The primary function of the Youth Coach is to provide intensive case management and wrap-around support for eligible rangatahi, 16 to 19 years of age, that integrates a strong youth development and mentoring practice with a focus on engaging, assessing, and supporting rangatahi to enter and remain in education, training, or work-based learning and employment. This role is required to work within the requirements of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) contract, Youth Service provider operational guidelines and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) values-led servicing.
Massage Therapist
01.2015 - Current
- Massage Therapist for the Chiefs Rugby team, 2017-2020.
- Massage Therapist for sports teams such as the NZ All Blacks, Warriors and various Australian league teams.
- Massage therapist at the Sevens Tournament.
Support Worker/Therapy Assistant
Wana Tamariki Early Intervention Centre
Fairfield
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Supporting head teachers in day to day care of children, supporting children in their learning and personal development of goals.
- Supporting clinicians such as occupational therapists, conductor therapists and speech therapists in the implementation of the children's personal and developmental goals.
- Running sensory sessions for children with or displaying behaviours of autism and sensory processing challenges.
- Massage Therapist for children enrolled in intensive therapy, I am a qualified massage therapist and a qualified infant massage instructor.
- Education support worker in various childcare centres for children with additional needs such as speech or physical needs.
Check out Operator
Bunnings Hamilton
Hamilton
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Customer service, Welcoming customers into store.
- Head operator of the kids club, sorting children's crafts and activities every Saturday.
- Some duties included stock take, service desk and inwards goods duties.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Psychology
The Open Polytechnic
01.2024
Level 2 Te Ara Reo Māori -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa - Mangakotukutuku Campus
Hamilton, NZ01-2017
Certificate in Massage Therapy -
Wintec
Hamilton01.2015
Diploma in Health and Human Behaviour -
The Open Polytechnic
Wellington01.2012
School Certificate - Sixth form Certificate, Bursary, Religious studies Certificate
Church College of New Zealand
Hamilton01.2003
Skills
- Speech Therapy
- parenting workshops
- youth mentoring
- case management
- educational support
- problem solving
- team collaboration
- Physically fit
- First aid and safety
- Massage Therapy
- Behaviour Management
- Communication Skills
- Early Childhood Curriculum
- Teaching
- Goal Setting
- Muscle Recovery
- Microsoft Docs
- Google Docs
- Parenting Workshops
- Case Load Management
- Time Management
- Planning
Hobbies and Interests
- Anything creative
- Reading
- Watching my children's various sports
- A lot of family time and music
- Enjoy physical activity such as hiking, gym, pickle ball and anything outdoors.
References
- Julie Meagher, Early Intervention Teacher, Wana Tamariki - Early Intervention Rehabilitation Centre, 021 025 38614, julie@conductiveeducationwaikato.nz
- Puna Povaru, Registered Social Worker, Meet with Puna monthly for supervision, provided by work, 027 601 3155, poaru@xtra.co.nz
- Michelle Lye, Manager, Youth Services - TWOA, 027 297 0951, michelle.lye@twoa.ac.nz
Community And Volunteer Experience
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Hamilton, Activities Committee, Organising activities for ladies 18 years and over., Visiting and helping women in need.
Timeline
Youth Coach
Te Wananga o Aotearoa
01.2024 - Current
Massage Therapist
01.2015 - Current
Support Worker/Therapy Assistant
Wana Tamariki Early Intervention Centre
01.2012 - 01.2024
Check out Operator
Bunnings Hamilton
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Applied Science - Psychology
The Open Polytechnic
Level 2 Te Ara Reo Māori -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa - Mangakotukutuku Campus
Certificate in Massage Therapy -
Wintec
Diploma in Health and Human Behaviour -
The Open Polytechnic
School Certificate - Sixth form Certificate, Bursary, Religious studies Certificate
Church College of New Zealand