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I was Mervelee's tutor when she registered on the Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF), as a Teaching Assistant. The LSA course lasted five months, from January - May 2016. When I first meet Mervelee, she was a bit reserved and told me she is more of a background person. However, I could identify Mervelee as a more knowledgeable practitioner from the beginning, by the way she engaged, socialized, and interacted with her peers. Mervelee's peers could also identify her for being cooperative, reliable, and dependable professional, who supported and was willing to share her knowledge as a learning partner.
Open University Interview
Mervelee was appointed by her group to lead the presentation for the first group project. It was evident that Mervelee is a natural leader and influencer, who is willing to spend time supporting her peers to reach their individual potentials. I encourage Mervelee to continue using and sharing her knowledge to empower others. Mervelee was open and honest with me about her Mental Health Issues and informed me she was undergoing counselling. Mervelee said she did not want any misunderstandings, as some days are very bad. She was determined to get back to good health and into working.
Mervelee established positive relationships with her peers, encouraging them to do their best. Her sense of humour was appreciated, especially as she was the Mother Figure for the group. Mervelee talked about managing her disabilities with diet and exercise, without relying too much on medication and was an inspiration to all. Her work was above the required standards, and she took great pride in the presentation of her assignments.
Mervelee expressed her wish to do further studies and was planning to enroll on the Higher Level Studies program, to gain her Teaching Qualification/Assessor Award. Mervelee has done volunteering, and I know she is ready to be back working. The acceptance by her peers enabled Mervelee to regain some of the self-confidence she lost over the time she experienced her personal crisis. We are continuing the collaborative working partnerships developed using our shared visions and knowledge to promote inclusion, empowering others to reach their potentials. Mervelee is growing from strength to strength and regaining her confidence.
Mervelee confided that she finds it difficult going back into a toxic environment, where she will be judged by others and feel threatened. The unfair treatments have left Mervelee feeling vulnerable. Mervelee said her vulnerability caused her to question her abilities and function as a more knowledgeable reflective practitioner who developed the listening ethos. Mervelee said she was advised about the benefits from a career change. She decided to return to studying to gain the necessary qualifications to get back into employment.
Although her confidence was destroyed after the years, she spent managing her hidden disabilities to become a graduate at – 50- years- old, she wants to get back working. Work keeps her going and gives her a sense of self-worth. As a Counsellor, I have been supportive of Mervelee's endeavors and determination to get back into working, even if not full- time. Mervelee's peers were supportive of her, and those with whom she volunteered were grateful for her help. They have given their blessings to Mervelee's future endeavors. I believe Mervelee Myers can manage an Early Years Setting, with her qualifications, training, experiences, and passion she has shown for her subject area, whilst doing the Teaching Assistant course. Mervelee continues to empower herself to the highest levels, with her ongoing Continuing Personal Professional Development Plan (CPPDP).
I can vouch for Mervelee Myers as a professional, who is passionate about accomplishing and achieving whatever she sets out to do. Since meeting Mervelee, she has shown her professionalism, to be cooperative. She uses her initiative to empower those she works with in whatever capacity. I would highly recommend Mervelee Myers.
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