Andrea Sharp
Helena Valley ,WA
Summary
To seek and maintain a casual position, I am an organized and dependable person successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Assistant
Department Of Education
Herne Hill, WA
05.2005 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges and strengths.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving their educational goals by providing one-on-one support and guidance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided behavioral support for students with special needs, implementing effective behavior management techniques to maintain an orderly classroom environment.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Conducted timely evaluations of effectiveness in meeting IEP objectives, making adjustments when necessary for continued progress toward goals.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, consistently enforcing rules while demonstrating understanding and flexibility.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Coordinated with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on special education best practices, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of teaching methodologies and resources.
- Participated in team meetings to review student progress, strategize interventions, and coordinate services across multiple disciplines.
Education
No Degree - Swimming Instructors Course
Royal Life Saving
Perth09-2024
Diploma Education Special Needs - Education
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA12-2004
Skills
- Assistive technology knowledge
- Classroom Management
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Social Skills Development
- IEP familiarity
- Teacher Support
- Documentation
- Educational assistance
- Activity Planning
- IEP compliance
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant
Department Of Education
05.2005 - Current
No Degree - Swimming Instructors Course
Royal Life Saving
Diploma Education Special Needs - Education
Edith Cowan University