Tessa Hadfield

Dunedin,OTA

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Music Teacher

Saturday Morning Music Classes

01.2020 - Current

I teach three classes comprising a range of students from age 8 to adult. I am responsible for designing my own syllabus and engaging with parents and colleagues.

Caregiver

Phantom Enterprises Ltd

11.2021 - Current

I provide personal care to dementia patients, write
progress update notes for each patient, and engage with family members and colleagues to ensure patient's individual needs are met.

ID Card Production Assistant

University Of Otago, Dunedin

02.2024 - 03.2024

For the past 2 years during summer break I worked for the University of Otago ID Card Office. This entailed liaising with students, residential colleges and staff to provide photography, printing and related ID card services.

Education

LLB And BA (English) -

University of Otago

Dunedin

12.2024

Skills

Skill 1 Research and Writing: My English degree and previous debating and mooting experience has taught me how to effectively read and analyse written material, and summarise it in a clear and concise manner

Skill 2 Effective Communicator: As a caregiver and music teacher, I have to engage with parents and family members to address any issues or concerns that they may have This can sometimes involve communicating difficult information, and ensuring that I express things in a sensitive and thoughtful way

University Involvements

Semi-finalist, Bell Gully Junior Mooting Competition
Semi-finalist, Dentons Kensington Swan Legal Opinion
Competition

School History

Academics

Dux
NCEA Level 1-3 Endorsed with Excellence
Academic Prefect

Debating

Regular attendee at Dunedin Schools Debating
Semi-Finalist at the Otago-Southland Schools Debating Championships
Selected as member of the Otago-Southland
Development Squad

Music

Member of the Dunedin Youth Orchestra
Dunedin Secondary Schools Chamber Music
ARSM Clarinet Diploma and Grades 2-8
Dunedin Performing Arts Competition

Timeline