*Outgoing, highly creative, friendly, approachable and empathic personality
*Experience and understanding of the disability sector.
*Excellent interpersonal skills. Good listener and clear communicator
*Loves working with people and creating a fun and supportive environment
*Adaptable and flexible and proven ability to problem solve
* Experienced in diffusing challenging behaviour in a calming manner
*Dependable, organised and efficient self-manager
*Skilled at implementing a variety of creative activities to enhance general life skills.
*Positive attitude and outlook
*Open to ongoing learning, personal growth & development
*Experience and confidence in working with variety of people from different cultural backgrounds and abilities
*Skilled facilitator and engaging tutor to empower, encourage and supports others to reach their fullest potential.
*Willingness to take on added responsibilities and goals.
Foundational and advanced teaching of variety of art mediums to beginning and intermediate students
Tutor a variety of age groups including students with a wide range of disabilities and health conditions.
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Art Tutor, work with a wide range of people, with varying abilities, mental health issues, those on low incomes, people moving from institutions into the community. Provided support and art tuition in an innovative and safe artistic space. Provide personalized guidance
Increase participant confidence in art ability- offer constructive feedback and encouragement during sessions.
*Art tutor
* Created an art programme suited to individuals who communicated non verbally with high needs
* Create alternatives methods and techniques in art process. eg Used clients wheel chair tyres as as an alternative paint tool
* Create expressive painting exercises for people with limited movement.
*Create recorded music programme to stimulate participation in art creation.
*Experienced session musician, recording, studio live sessions for band groups and solo musicians.
*Performed in Various bands and duos
*Created and delivered Drumming workshops in various schools in NZ.
*Created original demo CD for overseas session musician work
*Participated in original woman cd project, Latin American group and originals band in Palmerston north.
Multi instrumentalist-ceremonial drum work at retreats.
*NZSOM contemporary performance music training and Operatic/contemporary vocal training
*Performed as a soloist and in various duos and bands.
Dear Denis,
Re: Application for the Support Worker Role Creative Shed Space
The Role of Support Worker at the Creative Shed Space really interest's me because after reading the job description and then gaining more detailed information from you, it aligns with my values.
As you will see from my attached CV, I feel that my skills and experiences match this role well and that I would add value to your team.
I have found that working with people with differing abilities is inspiring, and generally speaking, have gifts with creative expression, learn in unique ways and are less focused on their inner critic.
These include people with physical, emotional and mental health challenges.
The diverse range of personal and professional skills I have developed, working in variety of organisations, especially in the disability sector include:
Having a friendly and empathic nature and a calm disposition; a huge drive to help, support and engage with others to support them to be the best version of themselves; a natural rapport with people and have an inclusive way of working with colleagues and participants and their whanau.
The focus has always been on supporting an individuals strengths to empower and ultimately become more independent and self assured; I am confident in working with individuals and in small and large groups.
Having worked as a support person, life skills educator, an art tutor, musician and natural health practitioner/councillor, I would enjoy the variety this position offers.
My experience has led me to working with a diverse range of children, youth, adults and the elderly.
Im spontaneous, flexible,adaptable, a good communicator with a great sense of humour. I thrive working in a variety of environments/settings and show initiative in response to differing situations.
I look forward to having the opportunity to discuss my potential suitability for this role.
Nga mihi nui
Christina Earl