Amanda McFarlane
Rockhampton,QLD
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide
Lighthouse Christian School
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Delivered classroom support across primary and secondary levels, with a focus on inclusive education
- Assisted students with diverse learning needs, including those requiring individualized support plans
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement engaging, values-based learning activities
- Supported students during excursions and chapel services
- Maintained a nurturing, respectful environment aligned with the school’s Christian ethos
Club Secretary
Blazers Basketball Club
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Welcomed and supported new players and their families, ensuring a smooth and inclusive introduction to the club
- Liaised with Livingstone Shire Council, Basketball Queensland, and local businesses to secure sponsorships and build community partnerships
- Designed and coordinated the ordering of new team uniforms
- Launched and managed the club’s Facebook page, boosting local engagement and event promotion
Teacher Aide
Glenmore State School & Parkhurst State School
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with teachers to deliver engaging and effective classroom support
- Provided one-on-one and group assistance to students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities
- Marked student work and maintained accurate academic records
- Supervised students during class activities and lunch breaks, ensuring safety and positive behaviour
- Maintained strict confidentiality and demonstrated empathy, patience, and professionalism in all student and staff interactions
Store Manager
Cruise Clothing
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Delivered a high standard of customer service in a retail clothing environment
- Consistently achieved and exceeded sales targets
- Maintained store presentation and visual merchandising standards
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures
- Managed cash control and store opening and closing procedures
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members
Education
Rockhampton State High School
1996
Skills
Education Sector:
- Student rapport
- Behaviour management
- Teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking and group instruction
- Cultural sensitivity and support of special needs students
- Empathy and patience towards students, staff and volunteers
Retail sector:
- Personable with a strong background in customer interactions and customer service
- Experienced in conflict resolution, communication and problem-solving
- Effective team player
- Reliable, proactive and ethical approach to meeting customer needs
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Lighthouse Christian School
04.2023 - 06.2025
Club Secretary
Blazers Basketball Club
01.2020 - 01.2022
Teacher Aide
Glenmore State School & Parkhurst State School
01.2016 - 01.2020
Store Manager
Cruise Clothing
01.2003 - 01.2005
Rockhampton State High School
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