Marise Gemming
Lansdowne Private Pre-School and Child-Care
Masterton,Wairarapa
20
years of professional experience
Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students of different learning levels and backgrounds.
Experienced in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction.
Work History
Teacher's Aide
1 Year- Assisted teachers in daily classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and learning experiences.
- Developed strategies to improve student participation, contributing to overall class performance enhancements.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, boosting overall academic performance.
- Aided students with special needs, providing individualized support and helping them reach their full potential.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, promoting a nurturing and inclusive environment.
- Collaborated with educators to implement lesson plans, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
Early Childhood Educator
1 Year 6 Months- Providing diverse & stimulating learning opportunities for babies & toddlers in a safe & nurturing environment
- Compiling individual and group learning stories on Educa (an interactive, web-based child development portfolio)
- Working within the framework of te Whaariki, (N.Z. early childhood curriculum)
- Daily child care duties including feeding, changing & sleep routines
- Regular communication with parents providing information, support & advice
- Working collaboratively with a small team, in high pace situations
Private Nanny & Housekeeper
2 Years 1 Month- Providing care, support & fun for children aged from birth to ten years
- Daily childcare duties & activities catering to children of varying ages
- Maintaining a high level of safety & cleanliness in clients home
- General housekeeping including cooking, laundry & cleaning
After School Care Co-ordinator
3 Months- Providing a secure & enjoyable environment for children aged 5-14 years
- Planning, organising & over-seeing a wide range of age appropriate activities
- Supervising homework and quiet times
- Providing nutritious food options
Prior Approval Consultant
11 Months- Providing a high level of customer service to all internal & external stakeholders
- Ensuring a prompt and professional response to prior approval requests & general enquiries by members
- Effectively managing risk through determining eligibility criteria relating to the member’s chosen insurance policy
- Assisting in meeting service targets for the contact centre
Customer Care & Team Leader
4 Years 8 Months- Handling a wide range of customer enquiries
- Assessing the suitability of potential pet owners & providing all relevant adoption information
- Educating customers on various aspects of animal ownership
- Advising on animal products & services
- Animal handling as part of the adoption process, including cats, dogs & rabbits
- Providing retail assistance
- Presentation & re-stocking of shop, including heavy lifting
- General retail & office duties, including processing of financial transactions, daily banking & data entry
- Over-seeing a team of six customer care/retail staff
- Motivating & monitoring staff performance
- Sourcing, ordering, pricing & maintenance of shop stock
- Liaising with suppliers & sales representatives
- Resolving problems with customers
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Teacher Aide: Patience
empathy & adaptability when supporting diverse learners; communication & collaboration with students and teachers; behaviour guidance and redirection.
Child Care: observing & managing different developmental stages & personalities
maintaining high standards in health
hygiene
safety & nutrition. Calm
comforting & patient attitude.
Customer Service: reception
phone enquiries
greeting & assisting customers
identifying & prioritising needs
inter-personal skills
multi-tasking
maintaining retail shop
handling complaints
coping with the unexpected.
Administrative: typing
data entry
completing forms
mail handling
learning systems
purchasing & ordering.
Management & Supervising: recruiting & hiring
leading & motivating staff
task allocation
job instruction
shift rosters
performance reviews
mediating with senior management.
Selling & Marketing: creating & maintaining client relationships
promoting products & services
product research
up-selling & cross-selling
buyer behaviour & perceptions
targeting customer needs
increasing turn-over.
Training: coaching
mentoring & training
liaising with consultants
Advising & Education: advising on healthcare
nutrition & behaviour.
Languages
Dutch
Limited Working
Interests
Animal care
Health & well-being
Fitness & nutrition
Childhood development
Motor-cycling
Reading
Travel
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Lakeview School
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Early Childhood Educator
Lansdowne Private Pre-School and Child-Care
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
After School Care Co-ordinator
Counties Kidz
03.2014 - 06.2014Read More
Private Nanny & Housekeeper
Professional Families
02.2014 - 03.2016Read More
Prior Approval Consultant
Southern Cross Health Society
09.2011 - 08.2012Read More
Customer Care & Team Leader
S.P.C.A. Auckland
12.2006 - 08.2011Read More
McAuley High
High School Diploma
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Community Involvement
R.S.P.C.A. & Bellyful N.Z., Volunteer, Volunteer for R.S.P.C.A. & Bellyful N.Z.