Patricia Ferris
Kaihere,WKO
Summary
Dedicated with experience at The Supported Lifestyle Hauraki Trust, excelling in client advocacy and individualized planning. Proven ability to enhance life skills and foster student engagement, while effectively collaborating with teams to implement tailored support strategies. Strong communicator and problem solver, committed to achieving positive outcomes for clients and students alike.
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping, and time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
The Supported Lifestyle Hauraki Trust
Thames, Thames
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in developing life skills and achieving personal goals.
- Collaborated with team members to create individualized support plans.
Teacher aid
Tolaga Bay Area School
Tolaga Bay, Gisborne
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom activities.
- Supported individual students with learning challenges and personal needs.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained an orderly learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to implement educational programs and interventions.
- Supervised students during recess and transitions between classes.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Engaged students in group activities to promote teamwork and social skills.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Life skills support
- Individualized planning
- Client advocacy
- Behavioral intervention
- Educational program implementation
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Active listening
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
The Supported Lifestyle Hauraki Trust
06.2025 - 04.2026
Teacher aid
Tolaga Bay Area School
08.2021 - 01.2023