Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Shakanea Griggs

Teacher Assistant
Claremont,TAS

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Of Education
Bridgewater, Tasmania

BAP Parent Facilitator (Being a Parent)
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Department of Education
TAS, 7012

Teacher assistant
02.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
  • Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Cultivated core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.

Catholic Care
New town, TAS

Early Childhood Educator
08.2016 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.

Woolworths
Moonah, TAS

Front end
10.2012 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Observed safety protocols and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents during each shift.
  • Counted and received stock to process inventory receipts.
  • Inspected and examined stock items for defects and wear and reported damages to supervisors.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

Springvale hostel
New town, TAS

Supervisor
10.2014 - 02.2016

Job overview

  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Education

Montrose Bay High School

Grade 10. from High School
2012

University Overview

Graduated High School with a credit.

Claremont

Year 12 from College
2013

Clarence

Student from TAFE
2014

University Overview

Certificate 3 in Disability. 

Springvale hostel

Workshop from ABSA (Australian Boarding Schools Association)
2015

University Overview

A two day worshop which was relevant to woring as a supervisor at the hostel, based on "Duty of Care". 

Student from Work & Training
2016

University Overview

Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Eduaction and Care. 

Department of Education

BAP Facilitator (Being A Parent) from Facilitator

Skills

  • Able to work in a team and individually
  • Strong staff and customer relation skills
  • Able to survive under pressure, and can multi-task
  • Patient and courteous communicator, capable of active listening
  • Good planning and problem-solving
  • Passionate about excellence in a service
  • Problem Resolution
  • Computer Skills
  • Team building
  • Basic Math
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Networking
  • Data Management
  • Communication

Timeline

BAP Parent Facilitator (Being a Parent)

Department Of Education
04.2023 - Current

Teacher assistant

Department of Education
02.2017 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Catholic Care
08.2016 - 12.2018

Supervisor

Springvale hostel
10.2014 - 02.2016

Front end

Woolworths
10.2012 - 07.2016

Clarence

Student from TAFE

Springvale hostel

Workshop from ABSA (Australian Boarding Schools Association)

Student from Work & Training

Department of Education

BAP Facilitator (Being A Parent) from Facilitator

Montrose Bay High School

Grade 10. from High School

Claremont

Year 12 from College
Shakanea GriggsTeacher Assistant