Ta'aitulagi Tu'ulima
Summary
Personable Learning Assistant with solid background providing support and assistance to students, teachers and administrators in classroom settings. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and providing one-on-one guidance to students. Strong organizational skills and dedicated to helping students succeed. Smart Learning Assistant with substantial experience facilitating students in individual work, group work and homework sessions. Proven track record of success in delivering instruction and providing individualized support to students with diverse learning needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and dedicated to fostering positive learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Assistant
Ferguson Intermediate School
10.2019 - Current
- Supported student learning needs and provided individualized guidance to promote academic goal-achievement.
- Assessed student needs to determine appropriate level of required support.
- Supported interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
- Facilitated student engagement and collaboration to enhance classroom learning.
School Resource Officer
Ferguson Intermediate School
10.2019 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed and monitor own work
Librarian
Ferguson Intermediate School
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Managed reserve desk collection of reference materials.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Supported digital library collections containing e-books, audiobooks and digital media.
- Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- Developed policies and procedures for library patrons for optimal satisfaction.
- Organized library catalogue, supplies, equipment and records.
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
- Classified and coded different types of materials according to library policies and organizational standards.
- Educated library patrons about policies for checking out materials and using resources.
- Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
- Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
- Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
- Maintained equipment in good working order for school-wide use.
- Managed collections of print and electronic data for public and private access via reference and borrowing.
- Tracked loans of media equipment and materials.
- Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
- Restored order in face of conflicts between patrons and staff regarding policies, services and resource use.
Education
Business And Administration Level 3&4 - Business And Administration
New Zealand Management Academy
NZMA03.2004
High School Diploma -
James Cook High School
03.2003
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Implementation
- Elementary Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Staff Development
- School Administration
- Relationship Building
- Curriculum Planning
- Presentation Skills
Certification
- Certified Learning Assistant, Ferguson Intermediate School - 5 years
- Librarian - 5 years
- Resource Coordinator, Ferguson Intermediate School - 5 years
Cooking and Reading
I love cooking meals for my family, I can cook all sorts of dish from Island cuisine to fine dining. I bake as well, I read when ever I get the chance. I also enjoy arts and crafts with ny little one. I love to do some designs on computer when I have free time on my hand
Languages
Samoan
Full Professional
Tongan
Limited Working
Timeline
Learning Assistant
Ferguson Intermediate School
10.2019 - Current
School Resource Officer
Ferguson Intermediate School
10.2019 - Current
Librarian
Ferguson Intermediate School
10.2019 - Current
Business And Administration Level 3&4 - Business And Administration
New Zealand Management Academy
High School Diploma -
James Cook High School
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