Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Children
Maritalstatus
Languages
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
• Drawing Fantasy, Gothic Art on different medias •Doing Crafts •Designing Planners, Cards, and Book
Timeline
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Candy Grima

8, Silver Dawn Triq Guiseppe Vella, Ghaxaq

Summary

Diligent Learning Support Educator dedicated to providing academic and emotional support to special-needs children. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LSE II

St. Benedict PRIMARY GHAXAQ School
2016.09 - Current
  • During these eight years, I supported pupils with different needs, such as those diagnosed with totally Visual Impairment – Braille adaptations, Autism, Challenging Behavior, ADHD and Communication Difficulties.

Child Support Worker

Foundation for Educational Services
2019.07 - 2021.01
  • These past three years, I have worked as a child support worker during the summer holidays, where I provided individual support to the statemented pupils
  • Also, I worked together with the playworker to adapt activities according to the pupil's ability.

Playworker

Skola Sajf: St. Benedict Primary Ghaxaq - Gudja School
2015.07 - 2016.07
  • Supported and assisted in the day-to-day activities, by delivering face-to-face interesting, valuable and appropriate programs of activities to children.

Postal Operator

Maltapost
2013.10 - 2014.09
  • Sorted the parcels, letters for my route by hand and loaded my mailbags
  • Took mail from post boxes and delivered the mail to homes and business
  • Re-directed wrongly addressed mails and collected signatures for recorded and registered mails.

Door To Door Distributor: part-time

Yellow Pages Malta Ltd
2013.09 - 2013.10
  • Distributed door to door the new yellow pages book.

Sales Representative: Full-time

MRCD / Disegnio Ceramica
2009.01 - 2013.08
  • Designed bathrooms’ layout, quoted bathroom ware and tiles
  • Filled tenders using excel sheets and met changing deadlines
  • Performed Call-taking and communicated with clients to ensure accuracy of orders and delivery time
  • Commence of year 2012 I ran alone the showroom: Disegnio Ceramica at Iklin.

Assistant Hairdresser: Part-time

Amanda's Cutting Corner
2008.08 - 2008.12
  • Coloured, blow dried hair and done hair settings.

Door To Door Distributor: Yearly Part-time

Yellow Pages Malta LTD
2008.09 - 2008.10
  • Distributed door-to-door the new Yellow Pages book.

Kitchen Designer/ Sales Representative: Full-time

Mirage Holdings Ltd (Flamingo)
2006.04 - 2006.11
  • Kitchen and bedroom designer
  • Contributed to Trade Fairs
  • Performed Call-taking
  • Carried out orders.

Machine Operator: Full-time (on a shift basis)

St Microelectronics
2000.03 - 2006.03
  • Die attach assembly
  • Also trained new coming operators.

Machine Operator: Full-time (factory closed)

Medwear Clothing Ltd.
1999.10 - 2000.03
  • Sewed men blazer’s sleeves and collars.

Waitress: Part-time

Galaxy Holiday Resort
1999.05 - 2000.03
  • Served buffet and private functions

Education

Higher Bachelor of Education - Diploma Level 5 -

IFE
Pembroke
01.2021

English Psychology Intermediate- Grade C -

Matsec
05.2020

Higher Inclusive Education Level 5- 30 Week Course -

Mcast
10.2019

Recognition Management of Medical Emergencies -

Melita Safety Training Services
10.2019

Food Hygiene, Food Handling Category B -

Jobplus
08.2019

Food Handling First Aid Course -

Jobplus
08.2019

Food Handling Category B -

Jobplus
08.2019

Inclusive Education 20-week -

Mcast
10.2018

First Aid -

Jobplus
07.2018

ECDL Advanced -

Jobplus
06.2018

English Intermediate Level- Grade F -

Matsec
05.2018

Maltese Advanced Level- Grade C -

Matsec
05.2018

English, O Level- Grade 5 -

Matsec
05.2017

Compulsary Course For Supply Learning Support Assistants -

IFE
12.2017

Introduction To Spreadsheets Word Processing, Online Computer Essentials, ECDL -

ETC
05.2016

Vocational Educational Training Award in Child Care (0-5 years) -

Jobplus
05.2015

Hairdresser Diploma -

Goldwell Academy School
10.2006

Italian, O Level- Grade 4 -

Matsec
05.1999

Computer Studies, O Level- Grade C -

Oxford
05.1998

Computer Studies, O Level- Grade 4 -

Matsec
05.1998

Maths, O Level- Grade 5 -

Matsec
09.1997

Maltese, O Level- Grade 4 -

Matsec
05.1996

Physics, O Level- Grade 6 -

Matsec
05.1996

School Leaving Certificate Level 2 -

Maria Regina Junior Lyceum
Blata Bajda, Hamrun
05.1996

Art Design, O Level- Grade 2 -

Matsec
05.1996

Art Design, O Level- Grade B -

London
05.1996

German, O Level- Grade E -

London
05.1995

Graphical Communication, O Level- Grade C -

London
05.1995

Started A Levels- Art And Graphical Communication -

Higher Giovanni Curmi
Naxxar
09.1998

Designer Course Started September 1998 -

Art And Design Centre
Valletta
09.1999

Primary School -

St Margaret College
Senglea, Malta
06.1992

Skills

  • Sales
  • Excellent with kids
  • Computer Proficient
  • Adaptive learner
  • Event sequencing
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving

Children

4 daughters

Maritalstatus

Married

Languages

Speak, read and write fluent in Maltese, English and Italian

German Basic Knowledge

Braille

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/24/1980
  • Nationality: Maltese
  • Driving License: B

References

  • Mr. Randall Cilia, St. Benedict, Primary School, Ghaxaq, +356 2598 4070, randall.raymond.cilia@ilearn.edu.mt
  • Ms. Alexandra Vella, San Ġorġ Preca, Primary School, Paola, +356 2598 7160, alexandra.vella@ilearn.edu.mt
  • Mr. Bernard Cachia, MRCD LTD, Qormi, 2146 8770, info@urmailname.com
  • Mr. Pio Camilleri, Mirage Holdings, Qormi, 2279 4205
  • Ms. Carolina Sofia, St Microelectronics, Kirkop, 21642214

Hobbies and Interests

  • Drawing Fantasy, Gothic Art on different medias
  • Doing Crafts
  • Designing Planners, Cards, and Bookmarks
  • Listening to music, and Reading
  • Walking and Going Out
  • Cooking
  • Internet Browsing

Certification

Art and Design School, Valletta

1998-1999

Started a Designer Course where studied:

• Materials Technology: ceramics, metals

and wood

• Computer Studies: AutoCAD Photography

• Visual Communication Graphical

Communication

• Commercial Studies Design Studies

• Critical and Historical Studies


ST Microelectronics Kirkop

May 2002 - May 2002

Team Performance

Has successfully completed the ST University Program on Team Performance


Speech Language DepartmentLuqa

Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

A Puzzle at a time: Autism Explained

This course was aimed at providing both theoretical and practical information, as to the manifestation and management of autism. Assessment, diagnosis and intervention approaches were discussed.


Speech Language Department Luqa

Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

Social Communication Skills

Social Communication Skills in children with ASD

This training course invited the participant to understand and appreciate the difficulties that individuals on the autism spectrum encounter, in their efforts to interact with others. Different intervention approaches and practical strategies were presented and discussed.


Speech Language Department Luqa

Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

Visual Aids Social Stories

A workshop discussed Autism strategies for managing Autistic children, Aids used with ASD, Enhancing Social Interactions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Essential Tips to Calm children with ASD, and the importance of routine and schedules.


Healthy Steps Birkirkara

Nov 2014 - Nov 2014

Anxiety in Children

Attended a psychoeducational talk on Anxiety in children


ST Benedict Primary School Ghaxaq

2019 - 2020

Eco- schools National Awards

For actively promoting Education for Sustainable Development through the EkoSkola programme

• Drawing Fantasy, Gothic Art on different medias •Doing Crafts •Designing Planners, Cards, and Book

I am passionate about art, especially fantasy and Gothic Art. They have the power to evoke emotions and provoke thoughts in a way that words often cannot. Art allows me for the exploration of complex ideas and the expression of diverse perspectives, fostering empathy and understanding among individuals. I hand-paint on different materials such as wood, fabric, clothes, cards, and bookmarks by using different mediums such as pencil shading, charcoal, oil pastels, chalk, aquarelle, watercolors, acrylic paint, fineliners pens and brush pens.  I liaise and communicate with clients to customise Planners- Educational, Budget Meal Planners, Daily-monthly Planners according to their needs. 

Timeline

Child Support Worker

Foundation for Educational Services
2019.07 - 2021.01

LSE II

St. Benedict PRIMARY GHAXAQ School
2016.09 - Current

Playworker

Skola Sajf: St. Benedict Primary Ghaxaq - Gudja School
2015.07 - 2016.07

Postal Operator

Maltapost
2013.10 - 2014.09

Door To Door Distributor: part-time

Yellow Pages Malta Ltd
2013.09 - 2013.10

Sales Representative: Full-time

MRCD / Disegnio Ceramica
2009.01 - 2013.08

Door To Door Distributor: Yearly Part-time

Yellow Pages Malta LTD
2008.09 - 2008.10

Assistant Hairdresser: Part-time

Amanda's Cutting Corner
2008.08 - 2008.12

Kitchen Designer/ Sales Representative: Full-time

Mirage Holdings Ltd (Flamingo)
2006.04 - 2006.11

Machine Operator: Full-time (on a shift basis)

St Microelectronics
2000.03 - 2006.03

Machine Operator: Full-time (factory closed)

Medwear Clothing Ltd.
1999.10 - 2000.03

Waitress: Part-time

Galaxy Holiday Resort
1999.05 - 2000.03

Higher Bachelor of Education - Diploma Level 5 -

IFE

English Psychology Intermediate- Grade C -

Matsec

Higher Inclusive Education Level 5- 30 Week Course -

Mcast

Recognition Management of Medical Emergencies -

Melita Safety Training Services

Food Hygiene, Food Handling Category B -

Jobplus

Food Handling First Aid Course -

Jobplus

Food Handling Category B -

Jobplus

Inclusive Education 20-week -

Mcast

First Aid -

Jobplus

ECDL Advanced -

Jobplus

English Intermediate Level- Grade F -

Matsec

Maltese Advanced Level- Grade C -

Matsec

English, O Level- Grade 5 -

Matsec

Compulsary Course For Supply Learning Support Assistants -

IFE

Introduction To Spreadsheets Word Processing, Online Computer Essentials, ECDL -

ETC

Vocational Educational Training Award in Child Care (0-5 years) -

Jobplus

Hairdresser Diploma -

Goldwell Academy School

Italian, O Level- Grade 4 -

Matsec

Computer Studies, O Level- Grade C -

Oxford

Computer Studies, O Level- Grade 4 -

Matsec

Maths, O Level- Grade 5 -

Matsec

Maltese, O Level- Grade 4 -

Matsec

Physics, O Level- Grade 6 -

Matsec

School Leaving Certificate Level 2 -

Maria Regina Junior Lyceum

Art Design, O Level- Grade 2 -

Matsec

Art Design, O Level- Grade B -

London

German, O Level- Grade E -

London

Graphical Communication, O Level- Grade C -

London

Started A Levels- Art And Graphical Communication -

Higher Giovanni Curmi

Designer Course Started September 1998 -

Art And Design Centre

Primary School -

St Margaret College

Art and Design School, Valletta

1998-1999

Started a Designer Course where studied:

• Materials Technology: ceramics, metals

and wood

• Computer Studies: AutoCAD Photography

• Visual Communication Graphical

Communication

• Commercial Studies Design Studies

• Critical and Historical Studies


ST Microelectronics Kirkop

May 2002 - May 2002

Team Performance

Has successfully completed the ST University Program on Team Performance


Speech Language DepartmentLuqa

Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

A Puzzle at a time: Autism Explained

This course was aimed at providing both theoretical and practical information, as to the manifestation and management of autism. Assessment, diagnosis and intervention approaches were discussed.


Speech Language Department Luqa

Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

Social Communication Skills

Social Communication Skills in children with ASD

This training course invited the participant to understand and appreciate the difficulties that individuals on the autism spectrum encounter, in their efforts to interact with others. Different intervention approaches and practical strategies were presented and discussed.


Speech Language Department Luqa

Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

Visual Aids Social Stories

A workshop discussed Autism strategies for managing Autistic children, Aids used with ASD, Enhancing Social Interactions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Essential Tips to Calm children with ASD, and the importance of routine and schedules.


Healthy Steps Birkirkara

Nov 2014 - Nov 2014

Anxiety in Children

Attended a psychoeducational talk on Anxiety in children


ST Benedict Primary School Ghaxaq

2019 - 2020

Eco- schools National Awards

For actively promoting Education for Sustainable Development through the EkoSkola programme

Candy Grima