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Grace O'Dowda

Dunedin,OTA

Summary

Friendly and reliable, offering outstanding customer service and workplace focus with a smile. Quick and accurate in cash and card transactions with excellent multi-tasking aptitude.

Spirited and committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence.

Goal-oriented individual caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach

Capital Netball
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Aided in organising and running competitions for the teams to encourage competition and fair-play.
  • Organised and delivered weekly 1.5 hour training sessions with over 20 girls.
  • Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
  • Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance and contribution.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.

Assistant Teacher

Kimi Ora Community School
02.2017 - 02.2020
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
  • Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Ōtatara Early Childhood Centre
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behaviour.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.

Cashier

KFC
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Raha International School
Abu Dhabi, UAE
05.2023

Skills

  • Mentor Athletes
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Creativity and Flexibility
  • Communication Abilities
  • Time Management Skills
  • Professional and Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Energetic and Enthusiastic

Timeline

Coach

Capital Netball
08.2021 - 04.2023

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Ōtatara Early Childhood Centre
02.2019 - 10.2019

Cashier

KFC
03.2018 - 06.2019

Assistant Teacher

Kimi Ora Community School
02.2017 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Raha International School

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