Cassandra (Cassie) Muir
Latrobe,Tasmania
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Teachers Assistant at the Department of Education, excelling in student supervision and emotional support. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and enhance literacy development, while effectively managing classroom activities. Skilled in conflict resolution and maintaining safe environments, committed to promoting student success and well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teachers Assistant
Department of Education, Children and Young People
Spreyton, Tasmania
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Community Aged Care Worker
Care Forward
Devonport, Tasmania
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Utilized data and experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
- Observed and documented changes in the physical and mental condition of clients.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Provided assistance to elderly clients with their daily activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Organized recreational activities for clients in order to promote social interaction and engagement.
- Conducted regular home visits to monitor client health and wellbeing.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Transported elderly individuals safely between their homes and medical appointments.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Retail Assistant
Toy World
Devonport, Tasmania
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store shelves and displays.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
- Followed company policies regarding returns, exchanges, refunds and other transactions.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss sales goals and strategies.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Restocked shelves with new merchandise when required.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
Salon Owner/Operator
Chea Beau Hair
Devonport, Tasmania
01.2007 - 08.2012
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers who provide necessary items for running the salon.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss performance goals.
- Maintained salon finances, including budgeting, payroll and bookkeeping.
- Assessed inventory needs for hair care products, cosmetics. on an ongoing basis.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Ordered supplies and equipment needed for daily operations.
- Inspected workstations regularly to ensure they are clean and organized.
- Adhered to state laws and regulations regarding licensure, sanitation standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service to ensure repeat business.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Organized and scheduled appointments for clients using software systems.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while maintaining professionalism.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Brendan Shaw College
Devonport, TAS11-1999
Skills
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Small group instruction
- Behavioral observation
- Professional development
- Student supervision
- Setting up activities
- Positive attitude
- Creating visual displays
- Maintaining safe environments
- Tutoring students
- Reading and writing support
- Individual student assistance
- Literacy development
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Verbal and written communication
- Student health and safety
- Helping students with special needs
- Information protection
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
Certification
- Certificate IV in Education Support
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging)
- Certificate III Hairdressing
- CPR and First Aid (yearly)
- Mandatory Reporting (yearly)
- Trauma Informed Practice (School Program)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
Department of Education, Children and Young People
05.2022 - Current
Community Aged Care Worker
Care Forward
05.2020 - 05.2021
Retail Assistant
Toy World
06.2014 - 02.2016
Salon Owner/Operator
Chea Beau Hair
01.2007 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
St Brendan Shaw College