Vanessa Merhi
Granville
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Commonwealth Bank and in educational settings, excelling in compliance oversight and classroom management. Leveraged critical thinking and high communication skills to enhance regulatory processes and foster engaging learning environments. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and operational efficiency through innovative strategies and teamwork.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide/ Teacher Assistant
Primary School Workplacement
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- 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.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
Compliance Officer
Commonwealth Bank
03.2008 - 12.2011
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance concerns, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
- Provided expert guidance on complex regulatory matters, enabling informed decision-making within the organization.
- Streamlined reporting processes for improved efficiency in submitting data to regulatory agencies.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to increase employee awareness of compliance requirements and expectations.
- Dealing with other department clients over the phone
- Preparing affidavits
- Printing out bank statements and answering department clients concerns
- Ensured all documentation is maintained and answered correctly
- Investigation on client requirements
- Completing bank traces and cheques
Education
Eduaction
Cert III in School Based Education Suport
TAFE Campus04.2025
Cert IV - Business Managament
TAFE NSW
NSW12.2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- High Communication Skills, Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Collaborating, adaptability skills, friendly postive attitude
- Multitasking
- Team work and collaboration
- Friendly , postive
Languages
I speak two languages English & Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher Aide/ Teacher Assistant
Primary School Workplacement
11.2023 - 12.2023
Compliance Officer
Commonwealth Bank
03.2008 - 12.2011
Eduaction
Cert III in School Based Education Suport
Cert IV - Business Managament
TAFE NSW
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