Mahalia Smillie
Forest Lake,HAM
Summary
He tauira tawhito teenei o Te Kohanga Reo o Waiwhakaiho me te KKM o Te Pihipihinga Kakano Mai i Rangiatea. Whai muri i te whanau mai o taku peepii i hoki au ki Te Ao Maori hei rongoaa mooku, hei ara mo taku peepii hoki. Kua roa te waa kua piirangi mahi e uu ana ki Te Ao Maori, eengari kua ngaro haere toku reo i ngaa tau kua pahure. Ka ngana tonu ki te korero, te maha o ngaa wananga kua haere au ki te whakapakari i toku arero. My past reflects an array of physical labour, education, case management, administration and quality assurance. My future looks vastly different and immersed in Te Ao Maori, however that may be, I trust in what is to come. I just see this as a massive opportunity for myself and I am grateful for your time.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist - Training and Quality
TWOA-Youth Services
Te Rapa, Hamilton
05.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs for youth service staff.
- Conducted quality assessments to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance staff skills in youth engagement techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to create effective training materials.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through participant feedback and performance reviews.
- Maintained accurate records of training sessions and participant progress.
- Provided ongoing support and mentorship to new staff during onboarding processes.
- Reviewed existing documentation for accuracy and updated as needed based on changes in regulations or processes.
Youth Worker
TWOA-Youth Services
Te Rapa, Hamilton
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and social skills among youth.
- Developed individual support plans based on youth needs and goals.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources and guidance for youth development.
- Organized community events to engage youth in constructive activities.
- Monitored behavior and provided crisis intervention when necessary.
- Conducted workshops on life skills, including communication and conflict resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of interactions and progress for each youth participant.
Education
Diploma - Te Aupikitanga- Te Reo Maori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
New Plymouth, NZ03-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ12-2019
Masters - Counselling
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZSkills
- Training program development
- Quality assessment
- Workshop facilitation
- Training material creation
- Performance evaluation
- Onboarding support
- Employee training
- Data analysis
Affiliations
I have dabbled (and continue to dabble) in Taonga Puoro, Karetao, Raranga, Rongoaa and Mahi Toi.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist - Training and Quality
TWOA-Youth Services
05.2022 - Current
Youth Worker
TWOA-Youth Services
05.2022 - 09.2023
Diploma - Te Aupikitanga- Te Reo Maori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
University of Waikato
Masters - Counselling
University of Waikato
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