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Lydia Ngatokorua Akavi -Ngaroi

Porirua,WGN

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Teacher Aide with a proven track record at Porirua College, enhancing student literacy and managing classroom behavior effectively. Excelled in motivating students and fostering positive mentor relationships, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and a commitment to serving diverse communities. Skilled in student engagement and special needs support, ensuring inclusive learning environments.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Aide

Titahi Bay Intermediate
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Identified struggling students with one on one support
  • Observed and monitored children's activities.
  • Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.

Before and After School Care Assistant

Cannons Creek Opportunity Centre
  • Supported the emotional well-being of students by providing a listening ear, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication within the before and after school care setting.
  • Enhanced student safety by consistently supervising before and after school activities and ensuring adherence to established rules.
  • Provided first aid and emergency response as required, prioritizing student health and safety at all times.
  • Coordinated snack preparation for students during program hours while adhering to strict dietary guidelines and allergy restrictions.
  • Managed daily attendance records, ensuring accurate documentation of student participation in the program.
  • Assisted in the organization of extracurricular activities, resulting in an increased variety of options for students to participate in.
  • Improved communication with parents by providing regular updates on their children''s progress and behavior during before and after school care sessions.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.

Teacher Aide

Mahinawa School
  • Observed and monitored children's activities.
  • Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
  • Aided in maintaining a clean environment, performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, and tidying up spaces.
  • Support students outside in the play ground

Sorter

New Zealand Post
07.2021 - Current
  • Used hand-held scanners to sort items into specific categories.
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues in fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines for sorting.
  • Stacked items according to weights, sizes, types, and picking priorities.
  • Reduced errors in the sorting process by conducting thorough quality checks and maintaining accuracy.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in workload demands or priorities, demonstrating flexibility in meeting shifting objectives while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
  • Ensured timely dispatch of goods, prioritizing urgent items for sorting.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to facilitate smoother sorting operations.

Teacher Aide

Porirua College
01.2017 - 12.2022
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.

Shelf Stocker

Countdown Supermarket
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment for shopping experience.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Helped customers locate desired items
  • Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.

Education

Computer Studies

Skills

  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Community involvement
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Special needs students
  • Serving diverse communities
  • Family involvement

Reference

Dino Mahinawa Manager

M 64 210 431048


Jenny Iafeta

Nz Post Supervisor

M 02108184974


Leipeti Tea

M 027 5412104

Timeline

Shelf Stocker

Countdown Supermarket
09.2021 - 12.2021

Sorter

New Zealand Post
07.2021 - Current

Teacher Aide

Porirua College
01.2017 - 12.2022

Teacher Aide

Titahi Bay Intermediate

Before and After School Care Assistant

Cannons Creek Opportunity Centre

Teacher Aide

Mahinawa School

Computer Studies

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