Deanne Alessio
Lara,VIC
Summary
I am an extremely dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Teacher offering a six year background working with students at senior, middle school and early years levels. I have a passion for fostering a positive learning environment and providing individualized support to students. I am familiar and comfortable with the challenges associated with teaching students with additional needs, which ensures their inclusion and participation in classroom activities. My biggest strength is my ability to connect with students and children of all ages and abilities, which assists to enhance and encourage academic achievement and engagement and foster personal growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Busy Bees Childcare
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinates with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensuring health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and organized environment, including meal preparation, nappy changing, stock fill and sanitization procedures.
- Communicate effectively with parents to address individual child's needs, daily activities, behaviour and developmental milestones.
- Implement hands-on learning opportunities that encourage exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child's growth and wellbeing.
- Establish a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintain and foster positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Promote positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
- Manage behaviour issues effectively using appropriate techniques such as redirection or time-out methods when necessary.
- Address behaviourial and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Actively encourage children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Support the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate and empathetic care during moments of distress or anxiety.
Learning Support - Food Technology Department
Assisi Catholic College
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Set up food requirements for practical classes- Set up ingredients and equipment for students which includes cutting, weighing and labelling of food items correctly.
- Assist classroom teachers when they are explaining and demonstrating processes and cooking to students.
- Set up ingredients and equipment for teacher demonstrations.
- Assist students under the direction of the Food Technology Teacher.
- Clean up demonstration areas and equipment and ensure all equipment is accounted for prior to the next practical class.
- Order food for weekly practical classes using online services and phone ordering.
- Ensure food standards and practices are held in high regard relating to storage, maintaining, preparation and handling of food within food technology learning space.
- Ensure that high standards of hygiene are met in the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and associated equipment and facilities.
Learning Support Teacher
Assisi Catholic College
07.2017 - 02.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Documented student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Maintained an inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and incorporating new ideas into the classroom.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of additional needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with additional needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behaviour Support.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with additional needs, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Diploma of Community Services - Family And Community Services
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, VIC02.2025
Certificate IV in Education Support -
Imagine Education
Southport, QLD12.2017
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Behaviour Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Caring and Understanding
- Classroom Management
- Active Listener
- Additional Needs Support
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Punctual and Dependable
References
Busy Bees Childcare Centre- Lara, Victoria
Service Manager
Renee Clifford
0401 872 812
Room Leader
Elisse Addie
0435 799 306
Assisi Catholic College- Upper Coomera, Queensland
Subject Specialist Teacher- Hospitality Department
Alana Florence
0466 180 945
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Busy Bees Childcare
02.2023 - Current
Learning Support - Food Technology Department
Assisi Catholic College
01.2022 - 02.2023
Learning Support Teacher
Assisi Catholic College
07.2017 - 02.2022
Diploma of Community Services - Family And Community Services
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV in Education Support -
Imagine Education
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