Ashlea Tester
Caversham,WA
Summary
Dedicated and diligent team member with a strong work ethic, currently employed as a full-time Special Needs Education Assistant. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills as the 2021 Head Girl at Katanning Senior High School. Achieved national-level recognition in gymnastics and regional-level success in netball. Overcame challenges to become a successful and respected coach in both sports. Expertise in overseeing gymnastics operations and developing athletes as a talented gymnastics coach. Skilled in providing excellent customer service as a cashier, handling money, restocking merchandise, and assisting customers. Maintains clean, organized, and professional work areas. Approaches tasks with a detail-oriented mindset, demonstrating excellent listening skills. Resilient, reliable, hardworking, and adept at following directions. Professional in special education with strong expertise in supporting students with diverse learning needs. Skilled in individualized instruction, behavior management, and adaptive learning techniques. Known for collaboration, flexibility, and achieving meaningful outcomes. Reliable team member focused on student success and development.
Operations professional with track record of maintaining high standards and delivering results in production environments. Proven ability to ensure smooth operations and uphold stringent safety protocols. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing demands, with focus on precision and problem-solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Orelia Primary School
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by implementing personalized instructional strategies for special needs individuals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance individualized learning opportunities for special needs students.
- Assisted in the integration of assistive technology devices and tools, promoting accessibility and independence among students.
- Fostered positive relationships between special needs students and their general education peers through inclusive activities.
- Established clear expectations regarding behavior management and disciplinary measures for a consistent, structured learning environment.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, behavior incidents, attendance, and IEP goals for accurate reporting purposes.
- Supported students'' emotional and behavioral growth by establishing a nurturing classroom environment.
- Advocated on behalf of special needs students to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided during standardized testing sessions.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Receival Point Operator
CBH Group
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Receival Point Operator
CBH Group
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
Swimming Instructor
Jump! Swim Schools
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Working with children of all ages
- Always ensuring their safety in the water
- Communicating with parents about their child’s developments
- Developed strong relationships with students to foster trust and rapport, enabling more effective instruction.
- Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged [Number] to [Number] years.
- Implemented ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting lesson plans accordingly to ensure continued growth in abilities.
- Promoted water safety awareness by incorporating essential skills into lessons such as treading water, floating, and rescue techniques.
Warehouse Worker
4Farmers
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Working with chemicals
- Early starts in the morning – as early as 5
- Working with a team to get orders out
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
Recival Point Operator
CBH Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked alongside truck drivers to ensure safe deliveries
- Spent 12+ hours a day outside working in hot and dusty conditions
- Spent minimal time in the weighbridge learning to weigh trucks in and out
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Gymnastics Coach
Great Southern Gym Sports
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintain fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement
- Develop lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities
- Coordinate with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress
- Prepare athletes for special competitions and tournaments
- Evaluate individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
- Brief safety rules and standards to students and spotters at beginning of classes
- Promote stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength
- Ensured safety of all participants through strict adherence to gym rules, equipment maintenance, and proper spotting techniques.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
- Boosted gymnasts'' confidence levels by offering constructive feedback and personalized support.
Cashier
Chicken Treat
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Assist customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
- Collect and authorise payments of guests
- Promote customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
- Answer questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
- Manage special actions such as returns processing and payment reversals for team members
- Work closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns
- Work flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
Education
WAIS certificate -
Katanning Senior High School
Katanning, WA10.2021
Year 12 -
Katanning Senior High School
Katanning, WA10.2021
Skills
- Hardworking
- Adaptable to new people and places
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic to learn new things
- Fast learner
- Individualized Coaching
- Decision Making
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Personal Counselling
- Payment Processing
- Detail-Oriented
- Inventory Stocking
- Customer Relations
- Instructional support
- Patience and Empathy
- Teamwork orientation
- Learning disability awareness
References
- Gary Reeves - 0456401100 gary.reeves@cbh.com.au
- Joanne Stewart-Magee - 0422362427 joanne.stewart-magee@education.wa.edu.au
Certification
Certificate 3- mainstream education assistant.
certificate 4- special needs education assistant
RSA
Timeline
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Orelia Primary School
02.2024 - Current
Receival Point Operator
CBH Group
10.2023 - 01.2024
Receival Point Operator
CBH Group
11.2022 - 01.2023
Swimming Instructor
Jump! Swim Schools
02.2022 - 10.2022
Warehouse Worker
4Farmers
02.2022 - 07.2022
Recival Point Operator
CBH Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
Gymnastics Coach
Great Southern Gym Sports
06.2018 - 10.2021
Cashier
Chicken Treat
01.2018 - 10.2021
WAIS certificate -
Katanning Senior High School
Year 12 -
Katanning Senior High School
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