Ceiarra Fernando
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Encouraging and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance engagement and boost performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Leader
Christchurch Girl's High School
10 Matai Street West, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011
01.2023 - Current
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
SVA member
Student Volunteer Army
Christchurch
01.2022 - Current
- This group taught me how to be flexible with my time and manage all my tasks effectively to complete tasks and projects for the wider community.
Committee Member of multiple clubs
Christchurch Girl's High School
10 Matai Street West, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011
09.2021 - Current
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
- Served on 6 school committees and act as deputy head of Library committee and Rolleston House Committee.
- Spearheaded promotional events to raise awareness and promote initiatives.
- Worked with many diverse groups of people as a group member as well as a group leader which allowed me to hone my team work skills and develop better methods of working as part of a group.
- Addressed various issues in our wider school community and have been part of groups that worked to create a better and healthier environment.
Volunteer
Nurse Maude Hospice
15 Mansfield Avenue, St Albans
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Volunteer Librarian
Christchurch Girl's High School
10 Matai Street West, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011
02.2020 - Current
- Conducted circulation and shelving duties, maintaining orderly, organized displays.
- Performed basic book reshelving and obtained items from book drop.
- Maintained clean, safe library environments for optimized customer comfort.
- Located books, magazines and other materials quickly according to patron requests.
- Shelved books by subject according to Dewey Decimal System.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloguing errors.
- Maintained equipment in good working order for school-wide use.
- Use of barcode system to check out and return books and other items available on loan which allowed me to quickly pick up skills with a specific online system we use.
After-school Tutor
Students At Christchurch Girl's High School
10 Matai Street West, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011
09.2019 - Current
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Tutored struggling, average, and advanced students in course materials.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christchurch Girls' High School - Te Kura O Hine Waiora
Christchurch, NZ11.2023
STAR Course - First Year Maths Papers - Mathematics
University of Canterbury
Canterbury11.2023
Skills
- Issue Resolution Abilities
- Effective Listening
- Peer Interaction
- Planning Skills
- Peer Support
- Meeting Support
- Customer Satisfaction
- Social Activity Planning
- Creative Solutions
- Educational Programs
- Leadership Skills
- Cultural Competency
Accomplishments
- Achieved the Ethel M. McIntosh Memorial Prize for Year 13 Mathematics and Margaret Samuel Memorial Prize for Year 12 Physics when I was in year 12 as a result of my enthusiasm for the subjects.
- My interest in these fields have led me to participate in the STAR course at UC studying Maths (AIMS) which proves my dedication and determination to work hard.
- Achieved full academic colours in both year 11 and 12.
Certification
- I have a barista certification that proves my knowledge of commercial espresso equipment; making espresso and other beverages using commercial espresso equipment.
Languages
French
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Peer Support Leader
Christchurch Girl's High School
01.2023 - Current
SVA member
Student Volunteer Army
01.2022 - Current
Committee Member of multiple clubs
Christchurch Girl's High School
09.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Nurse Maude Hospice
02.2021 - Current
Volunteer Librarian
Christchurch Girl's High School
02.2020 - Current
After-school Tutor
Students At Christchurch Girl's High School
09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Christchurch Girls' High School - Te Kura O Hine Waiora
STAR Course - First Year Maths Papers - Mathematics
University of Canterbury