Vanessa Thomas

• Assisted students with physical disabilities in completing daily tasks such as dressing, eating, and toileting.
• Facilitated small group instruction sessions for targeted skill development among struggling learners.
• Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate reluctant learners during instruction time.
• Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive social interactions between peers.
• Attended IEP meetings to provide input on educational goals and objectives for assigned students.
• Working with Neurodiverse children in activities in and out of school such as travelling to Gore each week for Riding for Disbled and swimming programme. Non verbal using assistive technology.

• I initially started here as an unqualified reliever in 2012, and then in 2020, I gained a permanent part-time position working two days a week.
• Develop age-appropriate activities to encourage the physical and social development of children.
• Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
• Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play, and other creative activities.
• Planned field trips, such as visits to local parks, museums, and libraries, for educational purposes.
• Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.

Advocated for the needs of all tamariki.

• Supported dyslexic children by running the Ron Davis Dyslexia programme. Working with students one on one. Also some class time in the junior room. Also supported a student with Anglemans.

I supported the junior class with reading and writing assistance. Normal teacher aide duties.

I worked in both Playcentres after gaining my Playcentre certificate one day a week for two years. Working with whanau and tamariki. This got me started on my early childhood journey,