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Denise Myburgh

Auckland

Summary

Knowledgeable Teacher Aide with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment for children with a variety of special needs. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Aide

Wairau Valley Special School
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Integrated cultural awareness where possible.
  • Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
  • Delivered personalised educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual, physical or emotional disabilities.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environments to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
  • Assisted class teacher with IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Teacher Aide

Murrays Bay Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
  • Organised and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in training and workshops.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and pandemic. .
  • Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual student interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere by creating friendly interactions between fellow aides and the teaching staff.

Teacher

St Martins School
09.1997 - 11.1999
  • Grade 00 class teacher.

Teacher

Glenanda Primary
01.1994 - 08.1997
  • First year taught standard five (5) as a class teacher.
  • Second year taught standard three (3) as a class teacher.
  • Third year taught as a grade one (1) class teacher.

Education

Bachelor of Primary Education - Junior Primary

The University of The Witwatersrand (Wits)
South Africa
12-1988

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Collaborative learning
  • Student-centered learning

Accomplishments

  • Trauma informed practice - ongoing (Myles)
  • Training on communication using core board and AAC devices, Team Teach, Zones of Regulation
  • 2024 BLENZ (Blind and Low Vision)
  • 2023 Managing Meltdowns Sue Larkey
  • 2023 Numicon (Breaking Barriers with Catherine Huxford)
  • 2020 Workshop on Auditory Processing Disorder

Presented by RAUKATAURI Music Therapy

  • 2019 Certificate in Teacher Assistant Online Course

Presented by Sue Larkey M.A. SPEC. ED, GRAD. DIP. ED

  • 2018 - 2020 Numicon Training

Presented by RTLB

  • 2018- 2020 Completed numerous clicker training courses

Presented by RTLB

Timeline

Teacher Aide

Wairau Valley Special School
01.2021 - Current

Teacher Aide

Murrays Bay Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2020

Teacher

St Martins School
09.1997 - 11.1999

Teacher

Glenanda Primary
01.1994 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Primary Education - Junior Primary

The University of The Witwatersrand (Wits)

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