Anna-Maria Hackl

• Psychosocial counseling and support for young people aged 14 to 21 in vocational secondary and higher education, as well as for those experiencing training interruptions or seeking apprenticeships.

Academic Support:

• College and Career Planning: Assisting with applications, financial aid, and career exploration.
• Addressing Academic Difficulties: Identifying and addressing academic barriers, such as learning disabilities or lack of motivation, and connecting students with resources for improvement.

Emotional and Social Support:

• Counseling and Guidance: Providing individual and group counseling to address personal concerns, emotional issues, and social challenges.
• Mental Health Promotion: Promoting mental well-being through workshops, educational materials, and referrals to mental health professionals.
• Referral to Resources: Connecting students with appropriate external resources, such as mental health professionals, social services, or legal aid.
• Conflict Resolution: Mediating conflicts between students, or between students and teachers or parents. Facilitate resolution in conflict-laden parent-adolescent relationships by fostering mutual understanding, building a constructive foundation, and establishing, strengthening, or reactivating support systems.
• Crisis Intervention: Providing immediate support and intervention in crisis situations.
• Advocacy for Students: Representing student interests and advocating for their needs within the school community.
• Collaborated with faculty and staff to implement intervention strategies, improving student retention and success rates.
• Assisted students in setting realistic academic goals, creating action plans to achieve them, and monitoring progress towards those goals over time.
• Served as a liaison between school personnel, families, community partners, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration in addressing student needs.
• Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
• Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
• Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
• Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.

Curriculum and Instruction:

• Planning and Implementation: develop and execute daily or weekly lesson plans based on established curriculum guidelines and the specific needs of students.
• Age-Appropriate Activities: create and lead activities that are engaging and stimulating for young children, such as storytelling, singing, art projects, dramatic play, and physical activities.
• Holistic Development: aim to foster not only intellectual growth but also social, emotional, and physical development through play-based learning and other interactive experiences.
• Individualized Learning: adapt teaching strategies and activities to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each child.
• Assessment and Observation: observe and document children's behavior and progress, using this information to adjust their teaching and communicate with parents.

Classroom Management and Environment:

• Safe and Nurturing Environment: establish a safe, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment where children feel comfortable taking risks and exploring.
• Classroom Organization: organize and maintain the classroom space to facilitate learning and play, ensuring easy access to materials and resources.
• Supervision and Discipline: provide age-appropriate supervision and guidance, using positive reinforcement and redirection to manage behavior.
• Health and Hygiene: promote healthy habits, such as handwashing and proper nutrition, and monitor children for any health concerns.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Parent Communication: maintain regular communication with parents, providing updates on their child's progress, addressing any concerns, and collaborating on strategies for supporting the child's development.
• Teamwork: collaborate with other teachers, staff members, and potentially with specialists (e.g., special education teachers, therapists) to ensure the well-being and success of each child.
• Professional Development: participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.

Other Responsibilities:

• Record Keeping: maintain accurate records of children's progress, attendance, and any relevant observations.
• Routine and Transitions: help children adapt to daily routines, including mealtimes, nap times, and transitions between activities.
• Early Intervention: may be the first to identify potential learning or developmental delays and work with parents and specialists to provide appropriate support.

Data Input and Management:

• Entering data from source documents: includes accurately inputting numerical and textual information from various source documents, such as invoices, receipts, and other relevant paperwork, into company databases and systems.
• Processing data related to fuel tax refunds: Inputting data from fuel invoices and mileage records to claim fuel tax refunds.
• Handling data for road tax refunds: Managing data related to road usage and mileage for road tax refund claims.
• Verifying data for VAT refunds: Checking invoices and other documentation to support VAT refund claims.
• Organizing and managing electronic files and documents: keeping track of electronic records and documents related to tax refunds for easy retrieval.

Data Verification and Quality Control:

• Verifying data accuracy: Checking the accuracy of entered data against the source documents to identify and correct any errors or discrepancies.
• Cross-checking data: Comparing data from different sources to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Following data entry procedures: Adhering to company policies and procedures for data entry to ensure data integrity and security.
• Resolving discrepancies: Identifying and resolving any inconsistencies or errors in data entries.

Ensuring Data Security and Confidentiality:

• Maintaining data confidentiality: Protecting sensitive information related to tax refunds and adhering to company policies regarding data confidentiality.
• Following data protection regulations: Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and guidelines.

• Delivering lessons to new entrant students (aged 5-7) using a variety of approaches/media in a student centered learning environment
• Assessing data regarding development, progress and achievement of students
• Marking work and providing precise feedback and feed-forward
• Providing detailed observations of students' behavior and learning within a team-teaching setting
• Reporting on the development, progress and achievement of students - using the Amesbury Learning Plattform (ALF)
• Carrying out performance reports and parents-teacher discussions
• Developing effective learning relationships with students and parents
• Working constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and being proactive about supporting latest developments
• Displaying deep respect for New Zealand's bicultural heritage and the multi-cultural nature of the school and community
• Ability to develop concise and accurate curriculum content as well as other relevant learning programs and present it efficiently and with clarity
• Planning and preparing activities and needed resources for lessons to support students with yet to develop gross and fine motor skills

• Providing temporary coverage for regular teaching staff in early childhood settings
• Ensuring a smooth continuation fo daily routines
• Carrying out observations and keeping records in ways required by the manager
• Core responsibilities include maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children
• Supporting learning and development of young learners
• Adapting to different environments, build relationships with children and staff, and communicate effectively with parents.
• Gaining practical experience in a New Zealand early learning environment

• Supporting the individual development of children aged one-to-six within a team-teaching environment based, inter alia, on Rudolf Steiner and Maria Montessori
• Continuous assistance and cooperation in evaluating the quality manual of the organisation
• Developed engaging activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth in young learners.
• Mentored new teachers on classroom management strategies and effective teaching practices.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments, tailoring instruction to meet diverse learning styles.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
• Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
• Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
• Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
• Primary source of collegial consultation; supervised prospective teachers; enhanced and displayed relationship management skills with various stakeholders
• Contribute to the quarterly published magazine of the provider to inform parents and other stakeholders about ongoing projects and objectives to facilitate insight and transparency
• Keep rigorous records on child development as well as maintain a workplace record of my own pedagogical actions and teachings; high ability of self-reflection

• Developing age-appropriate concepts and learning materials for students (age 4-to- 18)
• Work collaboratively with curators and colleagues to tailor the individual exhibition content towards specific programs to facilitate meaningful experiences
• Guiding groups of all ages (children, students, adults and elderly) through various exhibitions
• Led educational programs to enhance visitor engagement with contemporary art exhibitions.