Nancy Tauu
Glen Innes ,AUK
Summary
I'm an adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
I'm also a skilled Swim Instructor with a background in teaching diverse age groups and skill levels. Strengths include ability to create engaging lesson plans, emphasize safety protocols, and foster a welcoming learning environment. Compassionate Recovery Advocate known for efficient task completion. Skilled in developing personalized recovery action plans. Excel at communication, empathy, and resilience, ensuring clients feel supported and understood throughout their recovery journey.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Advocate
Mahitahi
Avondale , Auckland
01.2023 - Current
- Provided advocacy and support to clients in recovery from substance abuse.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress towards treatment goals.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss client progress and create plans for intervention when needed.
- Established relationships with community resources to provide additional support for clients in recovery.
- Monitored medication compliance among clients prescribed psychotropic medications related to substance use disorder.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices through activities such as exercise programs, nutrition classes.
- Transported clients when needed to appointments outside the facility or agency.
- Communicated with external organizations, social workers and others regarding patient's benefits and resources.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health team members to develop patient plans of care based on on-going patient assessments.
Swim Instructor - Casual / Part Time
Swim Magic Swim school
St Johns , Auckland
10.2016 - 12.2022
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Instructed participants on water safety rules and regulations.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by monitoring the pool deck area before and after lessons.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Updated records of attendance, skill levels achieved and other relevant information for each student.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
Educator - Te Reo Maori
Wakaaranga school
Farm Cove , Auckland
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Facilitated discussions with students on current topics related to course material.
- Utilized various assessment techniques including quizzes, tests, projects and presentations to evaluate student progress.
- Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Education
L4 Certificate - Health And Wellbeing
Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau, NZ07-2021
Bachelor of Education - incomplete - Education - Primary To Intermediate School Level
University of Auckland
Epsom, NZ12-2013
Te Reo Maori
TWTKKM - Te Wananga Takiura
Epsom, NZ01-2009
Skills
- Professional Networking
- Motivational Interviewing
- Swimming and Water Safety
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative Thinking
- Skills Assessment
- Class Instruction
- Incident Reporting
- Rule Enforcement
- Equipment Inspection
- Water Safety Instruction
- Stroke Demonstration
- Child Supervision
- Equipment Organization
- Swim Stroke Techniques
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Parent Communication
- Pool safety
- Boundary Setting
- Client and Community Service
- Conducting Home Visits
- Relationship Building
- Individual and Community Advocacy
- Maintaining Updated Records
- Client Transportation
- Community Education
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient Advocacy
- Time management
- Organizational Skills
- Risk Prevention Education
- Goal Setting
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Student relations
- Lesson Planning
- Student Motivation
Languages
Maori
Professional
Punjabi
Limited
Cook island
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recovery Advocate
Mahitahi
01.2023 - Current
Educator - Te Reo Maori
Wakaaranga school
09.2017 - 01.2022
Swim Instructor - Casual / Part Time
Swim Magic Swim school
10.2016 - 12.2022
L4 Certificate - Health And Wellbeing
Manukau Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Education - incomplete - Education - Primary To Intermediate School Level
University of Auckland
Te Reo Maori
TWTKKM - Te Wananga Takiura
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