WENNIE PATERSON
TEACHER AIDE
2D/47 Ireland Road. Mt. Wellington,Auckland
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
TEACHER AIDE
Panama Road School
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
VOLUNTEER TRANSITION CLASS TEACHER
Good Seed Trust Riverside
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
- Worked closely with support staff, coordinating efforts to address the unique needs of students receiving special education services or interventions.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
SUPPORT STAFF ( School Holiday Programme only )
Lifekidz Trust
04.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
TEACHER AIDE
Sommerville Special School
02.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
VOLUNTEER TEACHER AIDE
Panama Road School
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
CAREGIVER/NANNY
Leung Ka Yi, Hong Kong
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
CAREGIVER/NANNY
Kimberly Kelaita, United Arab of Emitaes
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Department of Education, Republic of the Philippines
05.2013 - 07.2015
CAREGIVER/NANNY
Yolanda Tseng, Taiwan
05.2011 - 03.2013
CAREGIVER/NANNY
Angus Lee, Taiwan
05.2007 - 03.2011
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Educational Systems Technological Institute
06.2001 - 03.2002
Education
BACHELOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Instruction
- Special Needs Students
Caregiverexperience
- Leung Ka Yi, Hong Kong, 07/01/15, 03/31/17
- Yolanda Tseng, Taiwan, 05/01/11, 03/31/13
- Angus Lee, Taiwan, 05/01/07, 03/31/11
- Kimberly Kelaita, United Arab of Emitaes, 05/01/14, 09/30/16
Testimonials
- Wennie cares about the children and their progress. She knows what their strengths are, and what their learning goals should be. Wennie is loved by the staff and the children alike. She is respected for her professionalism, and for the fact that she is always willing to help., DESLIE SMITH
- Wennie is passionate when it comes to teaching reading, writing and math skills to children. A hardworking person, helpful and friendly, calm-natured who works well with children in her engaging approach. A great team player and will be an asset to any school., KOGI GOUNDON
- Wennie is an exceptional person and teacher as she takes the job of educating children very seriously. I have found her dedication and reliability to be invaluable throughout the time I have worked with her., JACINTA GODINET
Roles And Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to the teachers in primary level
- Offer hands-on help to students and help monitor their progress
- Labelling and organizing materials needed in the classroom such as pens, paper and workbooks
- Help the classroom teacher observing the skills of individual students and help in assessing their strengths and areas for improvement
References
- ANNE MARIE JONES, Teacher at Sommerville Special School, 021 101 0788
- JANE DOLD, Principal at Panama Road School, 092 768 508
- SUSIE MAREANGAREU, Good Seed Trust Centre Leader - Glendene, 027 558 5915
- JACINTA GODINET, Teacher at Manurewa South School, 022 034 5912
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate - Department of Education. (Philippines)
- Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. ( Philippines )
- First Aid Certification ( NZ )
Timeline
SUPPORT STAFF ( School Holiday Programme only ) - Lifekidz Trust
04.2022 - Current
TEACHER AIDE - Sommerville Special School
02.2019 - Current
TEACHER AIDE - Panama Road School
05.2018 - 12.2018
VOLUNTEER TRANSITION CLASS TEACHER - Good Seed Trust Riverside
05.2018 - 12.2018
VOLUNTEER TEACHER AIDE - Panama Road School
10.2017 - 04.2018
CAREGIVER/NANNY - Leung Ka Yi, Hong Kong
07.2015 - 03.2017
CAREGIVER/NANNY - Kimberly Kelaita, United Arab of Emitaes
05.2014 - 09.2016
CLASSROOM TEACHER - Department of Education, Republic of the Philippines
05.2013 - 07.2015
CAREGIVER/NANNY - Yolanda Tseng, Taiwan
05.2011 - 03.2013
CAREGIVER/NANNY - Angus Lee, Taiwan
05.2007 - 03.2011
CLASSROOM TEACHER - Educational Systems Technological Institute
06.2001 - 03.2002
Abada Colleges - BACHELOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION,
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