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Jiokapeci W Q Qiolevu
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Versatile professional with several years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules, and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.
Instructional support professional prepared to enhance learning environments and contribute to student growth. Proven track record in assisting educators with curriculum implementation and fostering student engagement. Reliable team player known for adaptability and commitment to achieving educational goals.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspire Behavioural Services
Instructional Assistant - Special Education
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assist Special Education teachers in the classroom
- Assist students with academic work in the classroom
- Assist in managing students behavioural issues
- Take students to general education classes like PE and Ceramics classes
- Assist students with personal hygiene and bathroom issues
- Take students to the cafeteria during brunch and lunch
The Key & Beckett Family
Caregiver
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Companionship
- Laundry
- Dressing and toileting assistance
- Transferring from room to bathroom and back
- Drained catheter bags if needed
- Meal Prep
Brookdale Senior Living
Caregiver (NOC shift)
11.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Companionship
- Set up dining room in preparation for breakfast the next morning
- Laundry
- Dressing and toileting assistance for 11 residents
- Transferring from room to bathroom and back
- Drained catheter bags for 2 residents
Sebastopol Charter School
Teacher Aide
09.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Mostly assists Grade 3 teacher in class and during field trip
- Assist Grade 1 teacher in attending to a special needs student
- Assist in the Learning Centre with students needing special assistance in Math
- Crossing Guard duty
- Yard Duty
- Assist 4th Grade teacher during Math class
BulaFiji Caregiving Agency
Caregiver
07.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Companionship
- Meal prep
- Light Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Bathing Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Transferring
- Wheeling client around the house
- Assisted client's husband during hospital visit by accompanying them and wheeling client from car to check up room and back to car
University of the South Pacific
Teaching Assistant UU204: Pacific Worlds
07.2013 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Company Overview: Laucala Campus
- Managed the learning and teaching process for an average of 100 students per semester via face to face/phone consultation, on Moodle (online educational learning system), tutorial visits and through emails/sms
- Implemented weekly face to face tutorials for an average of 80 students in Laucala Campus
- Assessed and evaluated an average of 100 students' assignments per semester within two weeks of submission and provided feedback using a Research Skills Development (RSD) based marking rubric
- Monitored late assignments through emails/sms
- Counseled students facing learning challenges and collaborated with the relevant support network available at USP e.g
- Counseling Centre, SLS for further assistance
- Conducted Flexi School for UU204 'Pacific Worlds' course for 5 weeks at Emalus Campus, Vanuatu from January to February, 2014
- Conducted satellite tutorials for an average of 40 students in USP regional campuses
- Conducted a week long tutorial visit in Honiara Campus, Solomon Islands in August, 2014
- Conducted online counseling to students in regional centres through one hour weekly chat via MOODLE
- Organized study groups for online students located in the region
- Conducted Flexi School for UU204 'Pacific Worlds' course for 4 weeks at Laucala Campus from January to February, 2015
- Conducted three days tutorial visit in Lautoka Campus in March, 2015
- Conducted two week long tutorial visits in Emalus Campus, Vanuatu in August and October, 2015
- Organized and carried out a 'Matai' presentation night for Emalus based students in October, 2015
- Conducted Flexi School for UU204 'Pacific Worlds' course for 4 weeks at Laucala Campus from November to December 2016
- Conducted a week long tutorial visit in Alafua Campus, Samoa in March, 2017
- Conducted two days tutorial visit in Lautoka Campus in March 2018
- Conducted Flexi School for UU204 'Pacific Worlds' course for 4 weeks at Laucala Campus from November to December 2018
- Conducted a week long tutorial visit to Tarawa Campus, Kiribati in March 2019
- Conducted Flexi School for UU204 'Pacific Worlds' course for 4 weeks for the I-Taukei Cohort at Laucala Campus from November to December 2019
- Conducted weekly Zoom tutorial sessions for UU204 students in Laucala Campus, Cook Islands Campus, Honiara Campus (Solomon Islands) in 2019-2020
- Conducted weekly face-to-face tutorial sessions for UU204 students in Laucala Campus in 2013 - 2022
- Laucala Campus
EQAP - Pacific Community
Scorer - 2020 SPSFC History Exam Paper
12.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Scored assigned exam papers and the successfully completed the work and delivery of the results to EQAP by the agreed date (December 24, 2020)
- Interpreted and applied the scoring rubric both during the practice scoring of the guinea pig answer books and the actual scoring exercise
- Ensured that the scores were carefully entered in all the answer booklets in my batch, and during question scoring, the allocated questions were carefully scored according to the scoring rubric provided
- Ensured that the confidentiality of all the papers and any data derived from the scoring was maintained
- Ensured that all the answer booklets had been correctly scored and that scores for each question was indicated in the scoring box on the right hand side of each question
- Entered the score for each item in the electronic score capture sheet and submitted to EQAP by the agreed date (December 24, 2020)
University of the South Pacific
Consultant- ED350, School of Education
07.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Company Overview: Laucala Campus
- Conducted the ED350 History Workshop two hours weekly in Semester 2, 2020
- Designed course materials, lessons and assessments
- Marked assignments
- Set ED350 History section exam
- Marked exam
- Laucala Campus
University of the South Pacific
PhD Graduate Assistant
04.2013 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Company Overview: Laucala Campus
- Conducted tutorials weekly for PL100
- Assessed and evaluated student assignments and tests
- Provided follow-up with students on their academic performance
- Provided feedback on students' performance to the Course Coordinator-PL100
- Laucala Campus
Republic of Nauru
Secondary School Teacher / Subject Coordinator (Social Science)
01.2012 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Conducted classes in History and Geography for year 11 and 12 at Nauru Secondary School (PSSC programme)
- Managed the learning and teaching of an average of 60 students per year
- Created duty lists and managed students' work duties
- Implemented the Pacific Secondary School Certificate (PSSC) History Programme for Year 11 and 12 and evaluated and moderated internal assessment
- Conducted archival and internet research for lessons and created teaching plans, lessons, assessment and evaluation
- Collaborated with an average of 60 parents per year in the learning and teaching process of their children through face to face consultations
- Motivated students to improve their academic achievements through one-on-one counseling and innovative teaching methods
- Conducted staff departmental meetings every fortnight
- Monitored and assessed Social Science teachers' work coverage and content and provided relevant feedback
Ministry of Education, Fiji
Secondary School Teacher
07.1999 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Conducted classes in History for Forms 5, 6 and 7 and Social Science, English and Fijian for Forms 3-4 at Ratu Sukuna Memorial School (1999), Natabua High School (2000-2003) Laucala Bay Secondary School (2004-2006), Adi Cakobau School (2007-2008), Tailevu North College (2011)
- Conducted core classes: Careers, Music, and Family Life
- Conducted extracurricular activities: Managed netball and athletics teams, initiated and regulated weekly students' Christian fellowship sessions, initiated Staff Christian fellowship and prayer meetings, conducted Christian devotions during school assemblies
- Managed the learning and teaching of an average of 200 students' per year in the subjects taught and as form teacher
- Created duty lists and managed students' work duties
- Implemented, evaluated and moderated the Internal Assessment Programme in Social Science and Fijian for Forms 3-4
- Co-Designed internal assessment tasks for Forms 3-4 Social Science and Fijian subjects
- Conducted archival and internet research for lessons and created teaching plans, lessons and assessment
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enrich students'' educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management strategies and teaching methodologies.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing the educational experience for students.
- Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through engaging debates and group discussions.
- Implemented innovative assessment methods that focused on measuring student growth rather than just test scores, providing more accurate feedback on learning outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.
- Utilized data-driven analysis to regularly assess student progress, enabling targeted support for struggling learners.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
Fiji Election Office
Research Assistant
05.1999 - 08.2001
Job overview
- Conducted face-to-face interviews with an average of 100 voters using questionnaires during Election week in 1999 and 2001
University of the South Pacific
Marker (Part-time)
07.1999 - 12.1999
Job overview
- Company Overview: Extension Studies
- Assessed and evaluated Preliminary and Foundation History/Politics assignments
- Extension Studies
Education
University of the South Pacific
Postgraduate Certificate from Tertiary Teaching
01.2018
University of the South Pacific
Master of Arts from Politics / International Affairs
01.2011
University of the South Pacific
Postgraduate Diploma from International Affairs
01.2009
University of the South Pacific
Bachelor of Education from History / Politics
01.1999
University Overview
2nd year Exchange student at Central Missouri State University, Missouri, United States of America in 1997
University of the South Pacific
Augmented Foundation from Social Science
01.1995
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Small group instruction
- Small group and individual assistance
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Classroom support
- Multicultural awareness
- Helping students with special needs
- Teacher support
- Special education support
- Supervising student activities
- Physical education support
- Student supervision
- Student learning support
- Student needs support
- Individual student assistance
- Student health and safety
- Student safety
- CPR and first aid
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Student motivation
Conferenceparticipation
- RSD the Pacific Way, Pacific Peoples' Research Skills(PPRS) Symposium, USP Laucala Campus, Suva, 06/17
- I talitali Framework: Developing a model for engaged learning and teaching in the Pacific, International Conference on Models of Engaged Learning and Teaching (IMELT) Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 12/17
- Communal learning in a virtual village and The metaphorical Canoe: Navigating and sharing sacred spaces, Improving University Teaching (IUT) Conference, Port Macquarie, Australia, 06/18
- RSD the Pacific Way - I talitali rubric, Pacific Peoples' Research Skills (PPRS) Symposium, USP Laucala Campus, Suva, 08/18
- Guiding stars, sails and gyres: navigating and negotiating cultural spaces, Informal session on Schooling in the Pacific, ASAO Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 02/19
- What's Mat Got to Do With it? - Mat, Mana, Manner, RSD CoP 'Drink & Discussion' session, 04/19
- Changing Roles For The Ageing In The Fiji Urban Population: Comparison Between The I Taukei And Indo - Fijian, Bearing a Basket of Food for the Journey and for Life: Challenges and Connections in Oceania, Of Pedagogies and Pacific Consciousness: Decolonizing the classroom in Oceania, ASAO Conference, Hilo, Hawaii, 01/20
Englishlanguageability
- IELTS, 08/15
- IELTS, 03/18
References
- Cresantia Koya-Vaka'uta (Dr), Former Director OCAC-PS (FALE), Team Leader Culture for Development, Human Rights and Social Development Division, SPC Nabua Campus, Suva, francesv@spc.int
- Jacki Leota Mua, Former UU204 Course Coordinator (2012-2017), 8 Mile, Okuk Highway, Lae, Morobe Province, PNG, +6754720027, Jacki.leota@gmail.com
- Sanaila Tawake Namua, Administrator, Bulafiji Caregiving Agency LLC, (707) 324 9256, sanaila@bulafijicaregiving.com
Academicpublications
- Https://www.usp.ac.fj/discipline-of-education/wp-content/uploads/sites/126/2023/02/Directions2022-Issue-1-v7.pdf
- Https://www.repository.usp.ac.fj/13247/1/Becoming_Educators_in_OceaniaFrom_Ridge_to_Reef_to_the_Region_and_then_Returning_Home.pdf
- Https://www.repository.usp.ac.fj/11223/1/Going_online__fears_pains_and_thrills_of_online_course_transformation.pdf
Worktraining
- 09/20, BigBlueButton Online Workshop
- 09/20, ePortfolio Workshop
- 08/19, Workplace Leadership Training
- 04/16, Undertook basic sign language classes (3 hours per week)
- 11/15, RSD Master Class: Affective Domain, Pacific Consciousness and Program level
- 08/14, Workshop: Information Research Skills for Postgraduate Students
- 07/14, Workshop: Online Facilitation
- 11/13, Training: Microsoft Office 2010 (PowerPoint / Outlook)
- 07/13, Workshop: Online Facilitation
- 06/13, Workshop: 'I-Perform' Aims and Objectives
Languages
Fiji
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Instructional Assistant - Special Education
Inspire Behavioural Services
08.2023 - Current
Caregiver
The Key & Beckett Family
03.2023 - Current
Caregiver (NOC shift)
Brookdale Senior Living
11.2022 - 03.2023
Teacher Aide
Sebastopol Charter School
09.2022 - 11.2022
Caregiver
BulaFiji Caregiving Agency
07.2022 - 09.2022
Scorer - 2020 SPSFC History Exam Paper
EQAP - Pacific Community
12.2020 - 12.2020
Consultant- ED350, School of Education
University of the South Pacific
07.2020 - 12.2020
Teaching Assistant UU204: Pacific Worlds
University of the South Pacific
07.2013 - 07.2022
PhD Graduate Assistant
University of the South Pacific
04.2013 - 06.2013
Secondary School Teacher / Subject Coordinator (Social Science)
Republic of Nauru
01.2012 - 12.2012
Secondary School Teacher
Ministry of Education, Fiji
07.1999 - 01.2012
Marker (Part-time)
University of the South Pacific
07.1999 - 12.1999
Research Assistant
Fiji Election Office
05.1999 - 08.2001
University of the South Pacific
Postgraduate Certificate from Tertiary Teaching
University of the South Pacific
Master of Arts from Politics / International Affairs
University of the South Pacific
Postgraduate Diploma from International Affairs
University of the South Pacific
Bachelor of Education from History / Politics
University of the South Pacific
Augmented Foundation from Social Science
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