Meredith Dyer
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in education and support roles, including as a Regional Co-ordinator at Parent to Parent/Altogether Autism. Proven ability in relationship building and skills assessment, effectively facilitating workshops and providing tailored support to families. Committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through compassionate guidance and expert instruction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Co-ordinator
Parent to Parent/Altogether Autism
Wellington
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitate workshops, events and support groups for parents and caregivers of disabled children
- 1:1 phone calls of support with parents and caregivers offering support and resources
- Facilitating information requests from parents, caregivers and autistic people to research team
- Providing local information around disability supports to parents and caregivers and liaising with organisations to support parents eg. NASC, Disability Advocacy, IHC
- Networking with other organisations and agencies in the disability sector
- Working with Enabling Good Lives principals at the forefront
Stay at Home Mum
Homemaker
Wellington
02.2016 - Current
- Mum to two boys aged 14 and eight.
- Provide care for one intellectually disabled, autistic son with epilepsy and one son with autism
Teacher Aide
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu/Correspondence School
Wellington
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Providing instruction and supervision 1:1 with a 10 year old Autistic child
- Lesson planning and utilising Te Kura resources and booklets
- Assisted with transition to mainstream school
Swimming Teacher
Easyswim Swim School
Wellington
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Provide swimming instruction to students of primary school age with varying abilities.
- Organise and manage swim classes, ensuring safety of participants at all times.
- Monitor student progress, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Instruct students on proper technique for a variety of strokes including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke and flip turns.
- Provide 1:1 instruction to Neuro diverse swimmers.
- Produce lesson plans appropriate to the level of swimmers.
- Currently studying towards a Certificate in Teacher of Swimming and Water safety level 3.
Exam Invigilator
Nursing Council of New Zealand
Porirua, Wellington
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Casual position providing support during exam periods three times a year.
- Ensured exam room was set up with correct materials and equipment prior to start of exams.
- Monitored students during exams, ensuring they followed all regulations and instructions.
- Provided assistance to students during exams as needed.
- Reported any irregularities or breaches in exam protocols to the Exam Officer.
- Checked student identification prior to admission into the exam venue.
- Assisted with setting up computer-based examinations by checking systems were working correctly before the start of the exam session.
- Responded promptly to technical issues that arose during an exam session.
Reader/Writer
St Oran's College
Lower Hutt, Wellington
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Casual position to assist during exam and assessment period.
- Provided support to students for NCEA exams and assessments by reading exam papers and writing dictated answers.
Administrator
Future leaders Ltd
Wellington
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the student leadership program including arranging travel, insurance, invoicing and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date records related to program activities.
- Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.
- Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
- Maintained filing system for important documents such as contracts and invoices.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements.
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Updated databases with new employee information, job changes and terminations.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases.
- Developed spreadsheets to track employee expenses and reconciled these on Xero.
- Followed up with customer accounts to resolve unpaid or past due accounts.
Freelance Photographer
Meredith Clare Photography
Christchurch
02.2011 - 01.2016
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction with photography services.
- Organized photo shoots, including scheduling, equipment setup, and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to meet client specifications.
- Reviewed proofs with clients to make adjustments or corrections as needed.
- Compiled digital files of finished images for delivery to clients.
- Prepared invoices for payment after completion of projects.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to photography industry trends.
- Developed promotional materials such as brochures or flyers featuring photographic work.
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
Photography Tutor
Christchurch Polytechnic School of Art and Design
Christchurch
02.2012 - 10.2015
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives for level 4 and 5 photography students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Recruitment Consultant
KiwisSTAT medical recruitment
Christchurch
02.2007 - 02.2011
- Conducted initial phone interviews with potential candidates to assess their skills and qualifications.
- Developed and maintained relationships with hospital administrators to understand their needs and preferences.
- Organized and facilitated stands at medical conferences in Australia and New Zealand to source qualified candidates.
- Maintained accurate records of all applicants' information throughout the recruitment process.
- Conducted reference checks for shortlisted candidates.
- Participated in team meetings providing updates on recruitment activity status.
Loan Officer
Freedom Finance Ltd
Wilmslow, England
09.2003 - 11.2006
- Developed and maintained relationships with potential customers to increase loan business.
- Reviewed credit histories, income statements, and other financial information of loan applicants.
- Counseled clients on debt management and repayment plans.
- Analyzed financial data to determine the feasibility of granting loans.
Education
Diploma of Arts - Photography
Christchurch Polytechnic School of Art And Design
Christchurch11.1997
Post Graduate Diploma - Disability Sector Leadership
Open Polytechnic
New ZealandSkills
- Skills Assessment
- Swim Instruction
- Class Instruction
- Water Safety Instruction
- Rule Enforcement
- Child Supervision
- Customer Service
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student and Class Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Group and Individual Instruction
- First Aid and CPR
Affiliations
Wellington Access Radio - 'That's good to know' podcast producer and presenter
Mahinawa Specialist School - Board of Trustees member 2019-2021
Timeline
Regional Co-ordinator
Parent to Parent/Altogether Autism
04.2024 - Current
Teacher Aide
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu/Correspondence School
10.2023 - 04.2024
Swimming Teacher
Easyswim Swim School
04.2023 - 10.2023
Exam Invigilator
Nursing Council of New Zealand
03.2022 - 10.2023
Reader/Writer
St Oran's College
01.2022 - 12.2022
Administrator
Future leaders Ltd
09.2019 - 09.2020
Stay at Home Mum
Homemaker
02.2016 - Current
Photography Tutor
Christchurch Polytechnic School of Art and Design
02.2012 - 10.2015
Freelance Photographer
Meredith Clare Photography
02.2011 - 01.2016
Recruitment Consultant
KiwisSTAT medical recruitment
02.2007 - 02.2011
Loan Officer
Freedom Finance Ltd
09.2003 - 11.2006
Diploma of Arts - Photography
Christchurch Polytechnic School of Art And Design
Post Graduate Diploma - Disability Sector Leadership
Open Polytechnic
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