Rebecca McSkimming
Summary
I am an open minded, friendly, sincere person, with a strong work ethic and can do attitude. I am currently in a Teacher Aide role at Outram Primary School, where I contribute to a positive learning environment and have the privilege of working with a diverse range of needs. I enjoy being an active member of our community and have been involved with numerous committees. I am married with two adult children.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide
Outram Primary School
04.2013 - Current
- Maintain a high level of day-to-day independence, which includes planning tasks and activities and a clear accountability for delivering specific programmes to agreed standards.
- Tailor, adapt and create individual plans and resources within the programme.
- Identify and take action to understand the causes of students' emotional states and provide appropriate support or alert others where escalation is required.
- Support students' wellbeing by engaging with family to address identified pastoral issues and enhance the students' ability to attend school and/or participate.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, guidance and training to other employees when required.
Photographer
Self-employed
02.2010 - 11.2018
- Built my own photography business, as a wedding and family photographer.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location shoots.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
Team Performance Co-ordinator
Land Information New Zealand
01.1993 - 04.2004
- Responsible for the management of up to 30 direct reports and their performance against the business plan, defined targets and customer service standards in both customer service and processing land transactions.
- Completed individual staff performance agreements and appraisals
- Co-ordinated training and personal development plans with individual staff members
- Conducted interviews to recruit new staff members
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting weekly coordination meetings.
Education
Certificate - TIPS For Autism/Tilting The Seesaw
Ministry of Education
Dunedin03-2021
Certificate -
Turning Point
Dunedin04-2016
Certificate - Office Systems Management
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin12-1992
Skills
- A co-operative team player with a can do attitude, who easily adapts to situations and uses initiative to solve issues that may arise
- Excellent time management with a strong attention to detail
- Effective communicator with a strong empathy towards others
- Ability to interact with a wide range of ages, cultures and dvierse needs
- Maintain necessary confidentiality and sensitivity to given situations
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Outram Primary School
04.2013 - Current
Photographer
Self-employed
02.2010 - 11.2018
Team Performance Co-ordinator
Land Information New Zealand
01.1993 - 04.2004
Certificate - TIPS For Autism/Tilting The Seesaw
Ministry of Education
Certificate -
Turning Point
Certificate - Office Systems Management
Otago Polytechnic
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