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Alexandria Nielsen

Scarborough,WA

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Perth Children's Hospital Childcare Centre
01.2022 - Current
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Starfish Nippers Co-Ordinator

Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club
01.2017 - Current
  • A specialized surf lifesaving program that provides young people living with disabilities with the opportunity to participate in Surf Life Saving
  • Developed and maintained relationships with doctors, physiotherapists and other potential referral sources to promote outstanding children’s involvement in the program.
  • Maintained treatment standards and protocols by meeting scheduling, participant satisfaction and accommodating to the needs of the children in the program.
  • Worked in conjunction with Rocky Bay the sponsor of the program, in order to ensure we catered for the additional needs of the participants in the program.
  • Worked with other Surf Life Saving Clubs in Western Australia to initiate a Starfish Nipper Carnival which highlights the inclusivity of the sport in Western Australia.

Early Childhood Eduator

The University Of Western Australia-Australia
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.

Hale School

Swim Instructor
10.2016 - 12.2021
  • Teaching children from the ages of 2 to 15 the importance of water awareness
  • Tracked student’s progress and given constructive feedback for skill requiring improvement
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in destress optimal support
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group teaching.
  • Reminded students to practice swimming strokes to develop their skills and improve technique

Taught students pool and water safety guidelines

Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviours.

Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success

Applied various teaching aid to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students

Educational Assistant

School Of Early Learning, Nedlands
07.2021 - 07.2021
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Pre-Service Teacher

St Patricks Primary School
04.2019 - 07.2019
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
  • Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with church teachings.
  • Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
  • Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.

● Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.

● Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.

● Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.

● Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.

● Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.

● Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.

● Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on excursions.

● Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.

● Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.

● Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.

● Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.

● Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.

● Graded homework assignments, tests and special projects.

● Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.

● Arranged and led academic and study activities for students.

● Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.

● Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities

● Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.

● Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.

● Supported students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.

● Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.

● Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.

● Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.

● Handled diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.

● Assisted children at stations during small group learning periods.

Implemented engaging programs to encourage student participation.

Swim Instructor

Kirby Swim Claremont
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Teaching children from the ages 2 to 15 the importance of water awareness
  • Tracked student’s progress and given constructive feedback for skill requiring improvement
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in destress optimal support
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group teaching.
  • Reminded students to practice swimming strokes to develop their skills and improve technique

Taught students pool and water safety guidelines

Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.

Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success

Applied various teaching aid to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students

Swim Instructor

Bold Park Swim Academy
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.

University Practicum Experience

Bold Park Community School
10.2017 - 11.2017
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on excursions.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.

University Practicum Experience

Holy Rosary Primary School
07.2016 - 10.2016
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on excursions.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.

University Practicum Experience

Newman College
08.2015 - 11.2015
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on excursions.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.

Work Experience- Special Needs Educational Assista

John Twenty Third College
07.2015 - 10.2015
  • Working one to one with children with special needs to support them in their learning needs
  • Working with teachers to support children with special needs both inside and outside of the classroom to gain the most out of their learning
  • Supported students in their development of the personal, social and emotional development
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring within the Mary Ward Centre.
  • Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts within the Mary Ward Centre.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on excursions.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.

Education

Bachelor Of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

The University of Notre Dame
Fremantle
02.2024

Certificate 4 in Educational Support

Fremantle Education Centre
Fremantle
2016

Certificate 3 In Education Support

Fremantle Education Centre
Fremantle
12.2015

Iona Presentation College - Palmerston St. Campus
Mosman Park, WA
11.2016

St John's Primary School
Scarborough
12.2010

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Self-Motivated
  • Friendly
  • Compassionate
  • Teamwork skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Management and organization skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Caring
  • Collaborative approach
  • Flexible
  • Team building
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments

  • Community Education Program of the year- nomination 2023
  • IPPA Committee- Iona Presentation College Past Pupil's Committee- 2022- Curent
  • Starfish Nippers coordinator- 2020- Present
  • Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club- Most Enthusiastic Member-2020
  • Senior First Aid Certificate - 2020
  • Pain Management Qualification - 2017
  • Advanced Resuscitation Certificate- 2017
  • Long Tan Youth Leadership & Teamwork award - 2016
  • Surf Life Saving Rise Up Leadership Camp Participant - 2016
  • Bronze Medallion Certificate - 2015
  • Year 10/11 Peer Support Leader - Iona Presentation College - 2014-2015
  • Surf Life Saving TOAD Leadership Camp Participant - 2014
  • SRC- Surf Rescue Certificate with CPR component - 2013
  • Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club- Junior Captain- 2013
  • Junior Youth Achieve of the year at the Scarborough Surf Life Saving Club- 2013
  • House Captain- Iona Presentation College- 2012
  • Year 7 most enthusiastic Student- Iona Presentation College- 2011
  • House Captain - St Johns Primary School- 2010

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

Perth Children's Hospital Childcare Centre
01.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Eduator

The University Of Western Australia-Australia
10.2021 - 12.2021

Educational Assistant

School Of Early Learning, Nedlands
07.2021 - 07.2021

Pre-Service Teacher

St Patricks Primary School
04.2019 - 07.2019

University Practicum Experience

Bold Park Community School
10.2017 - 11.2017

Swim Instructor

Bold Park Swim Academy
02.2017 - 11.2018

Starfish Nippers Co-Ordinator

Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club
01.2017 - Current

Swim Instructor

Kirby Swim Claremont
01.2017 - 07.2019

Hale School

Swim Instructor
10.2016 - 12.2021

University Practicum Experience

Holy Rosary Primary School
07.2016 - 10.2016

University Practicum Experience

Newman College
08.2015 - 11.2015

Work Experience- Special Needs Educational Assista

John Twenty Third College
07.2015 - 10.2015

Bachelor Of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

The University of Notre Dame

Certificate 4 in Educational Support

Fremantle Education Centre

Certificate 3 In Education Support

Fremantle Education Centre

Iona Presentation College - Palmerston St. Campus

St John's Primary School
Alexandria Nielsen