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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
References
Singing, Cooking, Reading, Music
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Faamavaega (Mava) Odoemelam

Auckland

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Teacher Aide at Randwick Park School, skilled in fostering positive relationships with students and parents. Proven ability in one-on-one instruction and effective communication, ensuring student safety and well-being while promoting inclusive learning environments. Committed to professional development and enhancing educational outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Aide

Randwick Park School
Manurewa
05.2019 - Current
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Conducted small group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
  • Monitored student safety while on school grounds or during field trips.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic performance and social and emotional needs.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom activities and instruction.
  • Attended staff meetings and professional development sessions.
  • Assisted in implementing Individual Education Plans.
  • Created positive relationships with students through active listening and positive reinforcement of behavior expectations.
  • Organized materials for the teacher's use in the classroom.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.

Teacher Aide

Pasifika Early Learning
Papakura
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Conducted small group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom activities and instruction.

Health Care Assistant

Erin Park Rest Home and Hospital
Manurewa
07.2012 - 07.2015
  • Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.

Health Care Assistant

Everil Orr Village
Mount Albert
10.2010 - 06.2012
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
  • Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
  • Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
  • Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
  • Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.

Health Care Assistant

Whitianga Continuing Care
Whitianga
04.2008 - 09.2010
  • Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
  • Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

Education

Certificate in Early Childhood Education Level 4

Ignite Colleges
Auckland, NZ
12-2017

Health, Disability And Aged Support Level 3

Careerforce Te Toi Pukenga
Auckland, NZ
04-2016

Healthcare Assistant Level 4

Corporate Academy Group
Auckland, NZ
12-2015

Pacific Secondary School Cert

Samoa College
Apia Samoa
12-2004

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Patient relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Task prioritization
  • Patient care
  • Student supervision
  • Professional development
  • Serving diverse communities
  • One-on-one and small group instruction
  • Student health and safety
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Positive attitude
  • Supervising student activities
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Student and parent relations
  • Effective communication
  • Maintaining safe environments

Languages

English
Professional
Samoan
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Singing, Cooking, Reading, Music

I am a worship team member in our church choir Kings Mercy Global Church. In my quiet time I love reading my bible and books to help me calm and feel relaxing, and also I love cooking my native dish and my husband African dish for our family and church share lunches, and also for our community functions

Timeline

Teacher Aide

Randwick Park School
05.2019 - Current

Teacher Aide

Pasifika Early Learning
03.2018 - 05.2019

Health Care Assistant

Erin Park Rest Home and Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2015

Health Care Assistant

Everil Orr Village
10.2010 - 06.2012

Health Care Assistant

Whitianga Continuing Care
04.2008 - 09.2010

Certificate in Early Childhood Education Level 4

Ignite Colleges

Health, Disability And Aged Support Level 3

Careerforce Te Toi Pukenga

Healthcare Assistant Level 4

Corporate Academy Group

Pacific Secondary School Cert

Samoa College

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