Michaela Looker
Manurewa,AUK
Summary
Dynamic Learning Assistant at Kereru Park Campus, skilled in differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement. Achieved significant academic improvements through tailored interventions and mentoring new staff. Promoted a positive learning environment by enhancing classroom management and utilizing effective feedback delivery strategies, ensuring all students thrived in their educational journey.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Assistant
Kereru Park Campus
Papakura, AUK
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Maximized the impact of individualized instruction, tailoring lessons to address specific strengths and weaknesses for each student.
- Mentored new Learning Assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching techniques.
- Helped struggling students achieve academic success through targeted interventions and consistent progress monitoring.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and open communication with students.
- Enhanced student motivation with introduction of reward systems for academic improvement and participation.
- Supported classroom management, ensuring conducive learning environment for all students.
Education
Auckland Girls Grammar School
Auckland, AUKSkills
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
- Feedback delivery
- Group and individual instruction
- Learning styles
- Student relations
- Student support
Languages
Maori
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Learning Assistant
Kereru Park Campus
02.2021 - 07.2024
Auckland Girls Grammar School