Christine O'Donnell
Kirwan,QLD
Summary
Proficient Teacher Aide at Education Queensland, adept in classroom management and fostering strong relationships, significantly enhanced student engagement and inclusivity. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Very good behavioural management skills at de-escalating and supporting daily situations.
Empathetic to individual needs and situations.
High level of awareness for confidentiality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Aide
Education Queensland
Townsville Community Learning Centre
01.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assist students with specialised health needs eg: gastronomy feeding, diabetes management, seizure management, tracheostomy suctioning, administer medication.
- Support student with personal hygiene eg: toileting, hoisting, changing nappies.
- Supported students with access to community programs.
- Supported students in LifeSkills program, eg: cooking, laundry, gardening, cleaning.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teacher aides, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
Teacher Aide
Education Queensland
Heatley Secondary College
01.2009 - 12.2014
- Developed strong relationships with students and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teacher aides, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Supported students in accessing work experience program in the community.
Skills
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Behaviour management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Conflict resolution
- Group and individual instruction
- Student rapport
- Student records management
- Special education
- Empathy and patience
- Team building
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- QLD open manual Driver's License
- CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support
- Working with children card (p)
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Education Queensland
01.2015 - Current
Teacher Aide
Education Queensland
01.2009 - 12.2014