Resume
Naima Azam
Naima Azam
Personal and Professional Skills
• Experience and passion for teaching children with special needs from diverse backgrounds
• Extensive experience in teaching with recognized strengths in problem-solving
• Over 2 years experience in personal care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Keen observer, punctual, reliable, patient and persistent
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Education
2010 Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
CPR First Aid, Melbourne, Victoria
2010 Senior First Aid – Workplace Level 2
Red Cross, North Melbourne, Victoria
2009 Certificate III in Aged Care
Success Fast Track, Mount Waverley, Victoria
2008 First Aid Course
Management and Training Centre Pty Ltd, Blackburn, Victoria
2008 Diploma of Community Welfare
A.I.T.E, Melbourne, Victoria (achieved 6 months of competency)
2004-2006 Master of Special Education
University of Karachi, Pakistan
2001-2003 Bachelor of Sociology
University of Karachi, Pakistan
Employment history
March 2010 – Dec 2010 Personal Care Attendant
Private Client
Surrey hills Melbourne
Duties:
• All ADL’S
Aug 2009 – Feb 2010 Personal Care Attendant
St Vincent de Paul’s Nursing Home
Box Hill, Melbourne
Duties:
• Assisted in the showering, bathing, dressing and grooming of clients
• Assisted clients with eating
• Assisted with the mobility and transfer of clients
• Observed and reported any changes in clients’ condition to supervisor
• Assisted in the transfer of patients
• Ensured that an adequate supply of clean clothing and linen was available for clients and that soiled items were removed and cleaned
Aug 2008 – May 2009 Personal Care Attendant
Private Client
Balwyn, Melbourne
Duties:
• Assisted in showering, bathing, dressing and grooming of clients
• Assisted in the mobility and transfer of client
• Prepared food and assisted client with eating
• Monitored medication
• Performed duties whilst maintaining clients’ dignity, privacy and respect
Sept 2008 – Mar 2009 Babysitter
Private Client
Melbourne
Duties:
• Cared for 06 year old child
• Provided assistance with school work
• Housekeeping
Sept 2007 – Apr 2008 Language Teacher (Volunteer)
Eastern Enterprises
Pakistan
Duties:
• Taught English to adult learners
• Assessed learners’ English skills
Mar 2006 – Jan 2008 Principal
The Educators
Pakistan
Duties:
• Developed and implemented school policies
• Provided supervision, support and motivation to teachers
• Liaised with parents in relation to student issues
• Liaised with students whose academic results were low and discussed options to improve results
• Developed school activities – games, functions, science exhibitions
Mar 2003 – May 2008 Parent Support Worker (Volunteer)
Sadiq Rehabilitation Centre for Cerebral Palsy
Pakistan
Duties:
• Assessed clients with cerebral palsy and their levels of ability
• Planned and developed interventions in relation to the most urgent needs for the child & the family
• Developed and implemented client goals
• Assisted parents with advice on modifying behaviour and activities of children with cerebral palsy to enhance their motor skills
Mar 2003 – May 2008 Teacher (Volunteer during studies)
Aura School for Special Children
Pakistan
Duties:
• Assisted in curriculum development
• Developed Individual Education Program Plans in conjunction with parents and special education team
• Developed individual multi-sensory lesson plans to meet the needs of auditory, visual, tactile and kinesthetic learners
• Provided a student-centered learning environment
• Assisted teaching staff to teach a diverse group of children, including those with ADD/ADHD, autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, speech impairments, non-compliant behaviour, learning disabilities and physical challenges/disabilities
• Analysed problems, developed and implemented new strategies
• Provided individualized support, praise and encouragement to children, ensuring that they remained motivated in their learning
Interests
Playing cricket, watching movies, tennis, and travel
Personal and Professional Skills
• Experience and passion for teaching children with special needs from diverse backgrounds
• Extensive experience in teaching with recognized strengths in problem-solving
• Over 2 years experience in personal care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Keen observer, punctual, reliable, patient and persistent
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Education
2010 Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
CPR First Aid, Melbourne, Victoria
2010 Senior First Aid – Workplace Level 2
Red Cross, North Melbourne, Victoria
2009 Certificate III in Aged Care
Success Fast Track, Mount Waverley, Victoria
2008 First Aid Course
Management and Training Centre Pty Ltd, Blackburn, Victoria
2008 Diploma of Community Welfare
A.I.T.E, Melbourne, Victoria (achieved 6 months of competency)
2004-2006 Master of Special Education
University of Karachi, Pakistan
2001-2003 Bachelor of Sociology
University of Karachi, Pakistan
Employment history
March 2010 – Dec 2010 Personal Care Attendant
Private Client
Surrey hills Melbourne
Duties:
• All ADL’S
Aug 2009 – Feb 2010 Personal Care Attendant
St Vincent de Paul’s Nursing Home
Box Hill, Melbourne
Duties:
• Assisted in the showering, bathing, dressing and grooming of clients
• Assisted clients with eating
• Assisted with the mobility and transfer of clients
• Observed and reported any changes in clients’ condition to supervisor
• Assisted in the transfer of patients
• Ensured that an adequate supply of clean clothing and linen was available for clients and that soiled items were removed and cleaned
Aug 2008 – May 2009 Personal Care Attendant
Private Client
Balwyn, Melbourne
Duties:
• Assisted in showering, bathing, dressing and grooming of clients
• Assisted in the mobility and transfer of client
• Prepared food and assisted client with eating
• Monitored medication
• Performed duties whilst maintaining clients’ dignity, privacy and respect
Sept 2008 – Mar 2009 Babysitter
Private Client
Melbourne
Duties:
• Cared for 06 year old child
• Provided assistance with school work
• Housekeeping
Sept 2007 – Apr 2008 Language Teacher (Volunteer)
Eastern Enterprises
Pakistan
Duties:
• Taught English to adult learners
• Assessed learners’ English skills
Mar 2006 – Jan 2008 Principal
The Educators
Pakistan
Duties:
• Developed and implemented school policies
• Provided supervision, support and motivation to teachers
• Liaised with parents in relation to student issues
• Liaised with students whose academic results were low and discussed options to improve results
• Developed school activities – games, functions, science exhibitions
Mar 2003 – May 2008 Parent Support Worker (Volunteer)
Sadiq Rehabilitation Centre for Cerebral Palsy
Pakistan
Duties:
• Assessed clients with cerebral palsy and their levels of ability
• Planned and developed interventions in relation to the most urgent needs for the child & the family
• Developed and implemented client goals
• Assisted parents with advice on modifying behaviour and activities of children with cerebral palsy to enhance their motor skills
Mar 2003 – May 2008 Teacher (Volunteer during studies)
Aura School for Special Children
Pakistan
Duties:
• Assisted in curriculum development
• Developed Individual Education Program Plans in conjunction with parents and special education team
• Developed individual multi-sensory lesson plans to meet the needs of auditory, visual, tactile and kinesthetic learners
• Provided a student-centered learning environment
• Assisted teaching staff to teach a diverse group of children, including those with ADD/ADHD, autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, speech impairments, non-compliant behaviour, learning disabilities and physical challenges/disabilities
• Analysed problems, developed and implemented new strategies
• Provided individualized support, praise and encouragement to children, ensuring that they remained motivated in their learning
Interests
Playing cricket, watching movies, tennis, and travel