Caity Agra
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Hawthorn East
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
That Disability Adventure Company, Rubix, HireUp
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
That Disability Adventure Company
06.2024 - Current
- Develop and organise programs tailored to the needs of NDIS participants, ensuring safety and inclusivity.
- Manage logistics such as booking venues, arranging transportation, and coordinating accessible accommodation.
- Assist in monitoring budgets for events and programs, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
- Manage schedules, documentation, and compliance with company and legal standards.
- Coordinate with staff to ensure everyone is aligned on event goals, participant needs, and safety protocols.
- Support team members in their roles by sharing resources, troubleshooting challenges, and providing administrative assistance where needed.
CASUAL RELIEF TEACHER
Wesley College
02.2023 - Current
- Successfully follow and modify lesson plans in different classes and environments and adapt teaching to suit student needs
- Provide support to students across all cohorts and key learning areas, including specialist subjects
- Collaborate with teachers to gain deeper understanding of the Primary Years Program and support students in the inquiry process
- Establish positive rapport with all members of diverse learning communities, including students, staff, and parents
- Complete all necessary administration tasks to ensure an easy transition for teachers upon their return to their classroom
- Utilise technology for effective teaching including educational apps, online platforms, Learning Management Systems and various digital resources
YEAR 6 HOMEROOM TEACHER
Wesley College
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide optimal care and academic support to Grade 6 learners
- Collaborative planning using the Australian Curriculum and the PYP framework
- Plan and deliver a weekly program of Literacy, Numeracy and Unit of Inquiry activities
- Differentiate pedagogy to suit the academic and social and emotional needs of all learners, including students with additional needs and disabilities
- Develop and implement personalized learning strategies tailored to each student's unique needs
- Engaged in collaborative sessions with Student Support Groups to address and enhance student well-being and academic progress
- Collaboratively coordinating Year 6 Exhibition
- Coach and support students in APS sports events
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with Year 6 parents and carers through open and honest communication
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and Wesley College ICT systems
- Supervised and mentored pre-service teachers
- Monitor, evaluate and report students' academic growth using various ongoing assessments
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Preston West Primary School
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Provide optimal care and academic support to my Grade 5 students
- Work within the Grade 5 team to create rich, differentiated academic activities that meet the needs of the diverse learners of our cohort using the Victorian Curriculum
- Monitor, evaluate and report students' academic growth across Key Learning Areas
- Implement effective behaviour management strategies in line with the school's philosophy and core values
- Analysing NAPLAN data to inform teaching, planning and constructing team and school wide goals
- Active member of Numeracy Curriculum Team, meeting to plan and support Preston West's Numeracy Curriculum
- Active member of the Social Committee, organising social events for staff at Preston West
- Participated in 2021 School Review Process, contributing to the construction of the Preston West Primary School Strategic Plan for 2022 - 2025
CASUAL RELIEF TEACHER
Tradewind Recruitment Australia
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered and modified classroom teacher lesson plans to deliver quality learning experiences to students
- Planned and implemented creative lesson plans in situations where students needed additional work assigned
- Built and maintained rapport with a diverse range of students and staff across various school communities
- Recorded clear handover notes for the absent classroom teacher to ensure they were informed upon returning to their class
CAMPUS COORDINATOR
RMIT University Student Union
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Created and implemented policies with members of student university council for the wellbeing of RMIT students
- Managed staff members of RUSU to provide services across Bundoora campuses to students
- Organised inclusive multicultural events across all campuses
- Attended Academic Board Meetings to assess and vote on policies with staff of RMIT to best serve the greater university community
Education
Graduate Certificate - International Education (International Baccalaureate)
University of Melbourne
01.2023 - 7 2023
Bachelor of Primary Education - Disability Studies (Honors 1st Class)
RMIT
Additional Qualifications
- NDIS Worker Clearance Check
- Current First Aid and CPR
- WWCC
- VIT (700928)
Professional Development
- Replenishing Student Wellbeing, Professor Lea Waters, 2023
- Simplifying complexities to support learners, educators, and the system to thrive, Andrea Downie, 2023
- Thinking Traps: Helping Students and staff catch anxious thoughts, 2023
- Quality, Safety and You, NDIS, 2023
- Respectful Relationships Professional Learning, Department of Education VIC, 2022
- The SMART Spelling course, Michelle Hutchinson, 2022
- Cyber Savy Educator, The Cyber Safety Project, 2021
- Digital Wellbeing, The Cyber Safety Project, 2021
- Digital Respect and Wellbeing, The Cyber Safety Project, 2021
- Cultural Competency and Diversity Training, RMIT, 2019
- Positive Behaviour Analysis workshop, RMIT, 2019
- Teaching Sensory Stories, Broadmeadows Specialist Developmental School, 2018
- Harnessing values and character for a strength-based approach, Berry Street Education Model, 2018
Timeline
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
That Disability Adventure Company
06.2024 - Current
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
That Disability Adventure Company, Rubix, HireUp
01.2024 - Current
YEAR 6 HOMEROOM TEACHER
Wesley College
07.2023 - 12.2023
CASUAL RELIEF TEACHER
Wesley College
02.2023 - Current
Graduate Certificate - International Education (International Baccalaureate)
University of Melbourne
01.2023 - 7 2023
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Preston West Primary School
04.2021 - 12.2022
CASUAL RELIEF TEACHER
Tradewind Recruitment Australia
10.2020 - 03.2021
CAMPUS COORDINATOR
RMIT University Student Union
07.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Primary Education - Disability Studies (Honors 1st Class)
RMIT
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