Bree Gibson
Australia
Summary
Dedicated education support professional with 17 years of experience in specialist and support schools, excelling in behaviour management and individualised learning plans. Proven ability to enhance student outcomes through effective emotional regulation support and teamwork. Skilled in medication administration and assistive technology, fostering a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Assist students with their schoolwork
Launceston Big Picture School
04.2024 - Current
- Weekly supervision of 5 to 6 students at Youngtown City Mission as part of their LTI (Learning Through Internship).
- Attend students' exhibitions (where students exhibit what they have learned in the term) each term.
- Teach Auslan (sign language) weekly.
- Proofreading and editing students' work.
- Supervise and teach cooking lessons weekly.
Casual sales assistant
Vinnies Op Shop/ Retail Hub
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Sorting, organising, and pricing donations.
- Customer service, including sales/cash register.
Teacher Aide
Northern Support School
01.2019 - 01.2023
- 1-1 support
- Behaviour management
- Follow Positive Behaviour Plans
- Follow meal management plans
- Follow behaviour management plans
- Complete performance development plan
- Following therapy programs as directed by Allied Health Professionals such as OT’s, Physiotherapists and Speech Pathologists
- Follow restrictive practice guidelines and legislation
- Administer medication, including S8 medication
Education Support
Belvoir Special School
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Supporting students to achieve goals within their Independent Learning Program.
- Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
- De-escalate challenging situations and support students with challenging behaviours.
- Support students with emotional regulation challenges.
- Follow meal management plans.
- Follow behaviour management plans.
- Administer medication, including S8 medication.
- Work alongside Allied Health Staff (Speech Therapist, Physiotherapist, and OT).
- Work within the school’s Annual Implementation Plan.
- Complete the annual Performance Development Plan.
- Manage weekly therapy swimming lessons, including teaching the lessons.
- Completing functional behavior assessments alongside relevant staff when needed.
- Attendance at weekly and biweekly staff meetings.
- I have experience with the following diagnoses: Autism, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Wilson Syndrome, global developmental delay, intellectual disability, children with trauma, including complex trauma, behavioral disorders, Joubert Syndrome, encopresis, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, albinism, Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, Noonan Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic encephalomyelitis, Asperger Syndrome, and oppositional defiance disorder.
- Experience in PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) feeding.
- Experience with operating wheelchairs, mobility aids, and hoists.
- Experience with mental health challenges, including Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Customer Service team member
Bendigo Bank
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively listening to customer inquiries and resolving concerns.
- Managed customer interactions effectively, ensuring a positive experience throughout the banking process.
Customer Service team member
KFC
01.1994 - 01.2002
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively listening to customer inquiries and resolving concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery and improve overall customer satisfaction.
- Handled complaint resolution, ensuring timely and effective solutions to customer issues.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance customer service skills and product knowledge.
- Tracked inventory levels to ensure sufficient supply of products.
Customer Service team member
Westpac
01.2002
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of banking products and services to support customer inquiries.
- Informed customers of sales and promotions to enhance their banking experience.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance customer service skills and product knowledge.
Education
Certificate IV in Community Services - Family And Community Services
TasTAFE
TAS01.2024
Certificate 4 in Disability - Disability Studies
Wodonga Tafe
Wodonga, VIC01.2008
Skills
- Student supervision
- Behaviour management
- Individualised learning plans
- Assistive technology
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Emotional regulation support
- Curriculum development
About Me Interests
I have volunteered with St. Vincent de Paul working with their food van for the last four years to support the most vulnerable in the community, which includes preparing food, handing out prepared food and/or hot drinks to companions who access the van, building positive relationships with companions and other volunteers, referring companions to other services when needed, completing relevant paperwork (data tracking), and keeping the van neat I enjoy reading and listening to books/podcasts and watching AFL and cricket.
References
- Kim McNamara, Teacher, Belvoir Special School, mcnamara.k.j@edumail.vic.gov.au, 0431 599 567
- Dani Joss, Nurse, 0417 087 273
- Mandy Knight, Social Worker, 0419 426 119
Qualifications Licenses
- Certificate 4 in Disability, 01/01/08
- Austswim, 01/01/25
- Heavy Vehicle drivers’ licence, 01/01/17
- WWVP card, NDIS endorsed
- First aid (Including CPR), 09/01/25
- Mental Health First Aid, 09/01/24
- Certificate IV in Community Services, 01/01/24
- Currently studying Certificate IV in Alcohol and Drug Use
Timeline
Casual sales assistant
Vinnies Op Shop/ Retail Hub
12.2024 - 02.2025
Assist students with their schoolwork
Launceston Big Picture School
04.2024 - Current
Teacher Aide
Northern Support School
01.2019 - 01.2023
Education Support
Belvoir Special School
01.2008 - 01.2019
Customer Service team member
Bendigo Bank
01.2002 - 01.2003
Customer Service team member
Westpac
01.2002
Customer Service team member
KFC
01.1994 - 01.2002
Certificate IV in Community Services - Family And Community Services
TasTAFE
Certificate 4 in Disability - Disability Studies
Wodonga Tafe