Eleesha Webb
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Educational Therapy Assistant with proven expertise in delivering differentiated learning experiences and exceptional phonic program teaching skills. At Learning Ladders, I enhanced literacy and numeracy for students with diverse needs, achieving significant progress. Excelled in positive behavior management and fostering strong relationships with students and parents, ensuring tailored and effective educational support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Therapy Assistant
Learning Ladders
02.2023 - Current
- I am currently working at Learning Ladders where I am able to provide one-on-one literacy and numeracy intervention support for students with learning difficulties including: Dyslexia; Autism Spectrum Syndrome; Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder - Inattentive and Hyperactive; Dysgraphia; Low muscle tone; EAL/D; slow processing speed and fine motor challenges.
- I have had 20 different clients from 2023 to now. I have provided each student with individualised lessons regarding their academic and disability needs. I have been able to teach 18 students phonemic awareness, phonics, reading and writing skills. I also have taught 2 other students numeracy skills in relation to what they are learning at school and the gaps they have in relation to the Australian Curriculum achievement standard and content descriptors.
- This job requires me to communicate effectively with parents regarding appointment times and student progress. It also requires me to continuously assess students progress so that I can provide the most effective intervention support. Finally, it requires me to plan and create resources that ensure each student is engaged in their lesson.
Learn to Swim Teacher
Fast Lane Swim School
09.2018 - 05.2023
- This job allowed me to collaborated with fellow instructors to develop consistent teaching methods and share best practices for effective swim education.
- I also assisted in training new instructors, sharing best practices, and providing constructive feedback to enhance their teaching abilities.
- I provided exceptional customer service to parents, addressing concerns and providing progress updates on their child''s development.
- I Increased student confidence in water with gradual progression of skill-building exercises and personalized feedback.
Babysitter/ Home School Tutor
Vafeas Family
01.2016 - Current
- I baby sit for a family of 5 children ranging from the oldest being in grade 7 to the youngest being 2 years old. I ran their homeschooling once a week for 2 years. I currently run the oldest child's homeschooling and mind the 2 year old as the other children are in school now.
- When babysitting at night I play games, work on puzzles, and read books to them.
- I communicate positively with the children and guardians.
- I organized and clean their home after activities by picking up toys, straightening up play room and cleaning up food.
- I maintain a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- I behaviour manage when necessary through positive methods and through the parents chosen consequence system.
Volunteer
Gateway Baptist Church - Mackenzie Campus
01.2015 - Current
- I began as a junior leader for Gateway Baptist's children's pre-school and primary programs.
- From 2021 to current I became the key leader, where I was in charge of the pre-school 3 to 5 year old room. In this role, I supervise groups of children ranging from 10 to 30 and groups of junior leaders ranging from 2 to 5. Every Sunday I teach the children bible stories and run crafts for them. I also assist junior leaders in their role by delegating responsibilities appropriate to their abilities and supporting their interactions with the children.
- From 2022 to current I have volunteered in the churches yearly primary school holiday program. I have been in charge of 50 to 95 children and 10 to 13 other leaders. During this time I plan, assist and run activities across 5 days.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Primary Education
Christian Heritage College
412212.2024
Education -
Wellington Point State High School
Wellington Point, QLD2020
Skills
- Positive parent and student communication
- Effective planned and enacted differentiated learning experiences
- Highly developed skills in teaching phonic programs (sounds write, SSP and decodeable readers)
- Positive behaviour management
- Assessing students progress and adjusting their individualised learning experience
- Building positive relationships with students and valuing them as individual learners
Professional Experiences
My Professional Experience Program at Christian Heritage College has allowed me to complete a placement at each of the following schools:
Greenslopes State School
2022 - 3 weeks in term 2
Grade and class size: Year 4, 27 students.
Learning challenges/ diversity needs: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; diabetic student; and an Aboriginal and Tores Strait Islander student.
Redeemer Lutheran College
2023 - 4 weeks in term 2
Grade and class size: Year 5, 24 students.
Learning challenges/ diversity needs: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; autism spectrum disorder; anxiety; and Engish as a second language/ dialect.
Pompuraaw State School
2023 - 4 weeks in term 4
Grade and class size: Years 1 and 2 composite, 22 students.
Learning challenges/ diversity needs: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; trauma in past and present; English as a second language/ dialect; Aboriginal and Tores Strait Islander students and intelectual disabilities.
Bundaberg North State School
2024 - 5 weeks in term 2
Grade and class size: PREP and year 1 composite , 21 students.
Learning challenges/ diversity needs: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (undiagnosed and diagnosed); English as a second language/ dialect; trauma background; autism spectrum disorder; intellectually challenged students; and fine motor skills challenged student.
Timeline
Educational Therapy Assistant
Learning Ladders
02.2023 - Current
Learn to Swim Teacher
Fast Lane Swim School
09.2018 - 05.2023
Babysitter/ Home School Tutor
Vafeas Family
01.2016 - Current
Volunteer
Gateway Baptist Church - Mackenzie Campus
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Primary Education
Christian Heritage College
Education -
Wellington Point State High School
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