Connie Aitken

• Batemans Bay Public School
• Deliver student Intervention Programs such as Minilit, Corrective Reading, Reading Tutor and Fast For Word to students requiring additional support for Literacy.
• Organise materials, and deliver small group Phonics lessons for students in Stage 2.
• Lead team and administer DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) test to whole school cohort.
• Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various teachers.
• Supported students with individualized learning plans, fostering academic growth and engagement.
• Collaborated with educators to develop and adapt instructional materials for diverse learners.
• Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback and support to enhance understanding.
• Organized classroom resources, ensuring a conducive learning environment for all students.
• Mentored new aides, sharing best practices for effective student support and classroom management.
• Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, boosting overall academic performance.
• Assessed student progress through formative assessments, informing instructional adjustments for optimal learning outcomes.
• Actively participated in professional development opportunities and shared insights with colleagues for continuous improvement.
• Contributed to the organization of school events and extracurricular activities such as athletics carnival, NAIDOC, enriching students'' educational experiences beyond the classroom setting.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased confidence and success in coursework.
• Assisted teachers with administrative tasks such as photocopying worksheets.
• Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
• Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.

Carroll College, St Bernard's Primary & St Mary's

• Supported students both in the classroom and playground with individualised learning plans, fostering academic growth and engagement in school activities.
• Collaborated with educators to develop and adapt instructional materials for diverse learners.
• Providing timely feedback to teachers on students requiring additional assistance in the classroom .
• Organised classroom resources as directed by teachers , ensuring a conducive learning environment for all students.
• Mentored new aides, sharing best practices for effective student support and classroom management.
• Examination Scribe for approved students.
• Actively participated in professional development opportunities and shared insights with colleagues for continuous improvement.
• Contributed to the organization of school events and extracurricular activities, enriching students'' educational experiences beyond the classroom setting.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased confidence and success in coursework.
• Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
• Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.

• Developed customised lesson plans to enhance language acquisition for private adult student tutoring for a 4 month period.
• Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing tailored feedback for improvement.
• Implemented engaging instructional techniques using multimedia tools such as Canva and PowerPoint.
• Work Placement at Introductory English Centre in ACT