PAM ROY
Palmerston North,NZ
Summary
Youth worker with 5 years of experience, incorporating Te Whare Tapa Wha and Te Tiriti principles with life experience, to build rapport and connection with the rangatahi. Passion for helping students reach academic goals and creating engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Education Tutor
Y-Education, YMCA
Palmerston North, Manawatu
10.2021 - Current
- Working with 16-24 yrs youth, with learning challenges
- Customizing teaching style and method to suit student
- Help rangatahi achieve Literacy & Numeracy Foundation skills, and gain NCEA foundation skills level 1 & 2.
- Youthwork and pastoral care
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and other community support services
- Gaining employment, and other work ready skills
- Supporting other Y-Education sites - Dannevirke.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Teacher Aide
Te Kura Correspondence
Feilding
02.2014 - 04.2015
- One on one tutoring, with 1x student with high needs, in home, with parent supervision.
- Basic Numeracy and literacy
- Provided creative resources and games to make it fun and hand on practical learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Art Teacher Aide
Artmakers Trust
Palmerston North, Manawatu
02.2012 - 04.2013
- An Art school, inspire, motivate and create (16-24yrs)
- Utilizing technology - digital storytelling, graphic design and animation
- Designed & completed community murals & stage design
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media
- Artmakers also run a separate school holiday programme for kids 5-13yrs old, our students were trained as the leaders in the arts and crafts activities.
Artist / Youth Worker
Yes2Youth Social Services
Whanganui, Manawatu
06.2008 - 04.2011
- Aerosol Art Programme and Ake Ake Project
- A concept I initiated, to work with young taggers and 'at risk' youth, to create graffiti inspired murals in the community
- Running art classes with Youth in Social Services
- In total, completed 7x murals, including Kowhai Skatepark, with NZ artist Michael Tuffery.
- Became supported and funded by Whanganui City Council
- Organized the on and off-site activates, provided transportation
- Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
Education
Using Standards to Assess -
Open Polytechnic
Online 07.2023 - 10.2023
First Aid Cert -
NZ Red Cross
Palmerston North 09.2023 - 09.2023
NZ Cert in Adult Literacy And Numeracy -
Training For You
Online 02.2022 - 07.2022
National Cert in Youth Work Level 4 -
Workforce Development
Whanganui 06.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
UCOL, Quay School of Arts
Whanganui 02.2004 - 11.2008
Te Ara Reo Maori language -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Whanganui 01.2006 - 12.2006
Skills
- Ability to engage and motivate/inspire young people
- Tutoring Education -NCEA Unit standard credits
- Life Skills Instructions
- Adapting to student's Learning Style
- Curriculum Review and Lesson Preparation
- Study Material Development
- Different Learning Styles
- Experience with Students Ages 5 and Up
- Support and Education
- Problem-Solving Support
- Behavior Modification
- Promote Learning
- Student Achievement
- Providing Feedback
- Academic Advice and Counseling
- Organization and Planning Skills
Timeline
First Aid Cert -
NZ Red Cross
09.2023 - 09.2023
Using Standards to Assess -
Open Polytechnic
07.2023 - 10.2023
NZ Cert in Adult Literacy And Numeracy -
Training For You
02.2022 - 07.2022
Education Tutor
Y-Education, YMCA
10.2021 - Current
Teacher Aide
Te Kura Correspondence
02.2014 - 04.2015
Art Teacher Aide
Artmakers Trust
02.2012 - 04.2013
National Cert in Youth Work Level 4 -
Workforce Development
06.2010 - 12.2010
Artist / Youth Worker
Yes2Youth Social Services
06.2008 - 04.2011
Te Ara Reo Maori language -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
01.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
UCOL, Quay School of Arts
02.2004 - 11.2008
References
- Sarah Quinn (Y-Education Manager), 021 254 2508
- Sarah Aydon (Watson Real Estate) Property Manager, 021 555 529, sarahaydon@yahoo.com.au