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Erin Breen-Goninon

Longford,TAS

Summary

Accomplished in enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes, I leveraged strong oral communication and educational methods at Perth Primary School and other institutions. My experience includes tailoring support for diverse needs, significantly improving literacy among EAL students, and fostering family stability at Centacare Tasmania through effective crisis intervention and resource connection.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Assistant

Perth Primary School
02.2023 - Current

Providing assistance to the teachers and supporting students learning.

Providing support to students with high needs and students with specific learning disorders.

Preparing and organising learning materials

Facilitating Small Groups for learning activities


Volunteer

Longford Primary School
03.2017 - 11.2023

Provided help to teachers and students in Classrooms

Provided help with supervision on excursions

Supported students in "Reading Club" before school

Teacher Assistant to EAL Students

Longford Primary School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Worked one on one with students who had English as their second language ranging from Grade one to Grade Six.


Supported literacy and oral language development through flash cards, games, craft activities and gross motor activities.


Sent emailed summaries of the work that had been covered to the EAL teacher.

Collaborated to plan future activities

Relief Teacher Assistant

Perth and Longford Primary Schools
08.2022 - 12.2022

Worked in whichever class and school their was a staff shortage.

Assisted teachers and students ranging from Kindergarten to Grade Six.

Worked one on one with high needs students and facilitated small groups.


Volunteer

Libraries Tasmania
07.2013 - 12.2020

Facilitated "Rock and Rhyme" Sessions for very young children and their families.

Read stories and lead the group singing nursery rhymes and fun poems.

Family Support Worker

Centacare Tasmania
01.2009 - 04.2012
  • Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.
  • Strengthened families'' resilience through crisis intervention, and referral services.

Group Leader and Assistant Director

Clermont Kindergarten/Daycare Centre
01.2000 - 10.2008

Observing children's development, tailoring and implementing programs to meet their strength needs and interests.

Building strong relationships and connections with children and their families.

Assisting the Director to talk to parents, organise staff rosters, accept fees and plan events held at the childcare centre.


Education

Certificate IV - Community Services

TasTAFE
Alanvale, TAS
12.2022

Certificate III - Community Services

TasTAFE
Alanvale, TAS
12.2021

Diploma - Professional Counselling

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Brisbane, QLD
04.2015

Associate Diploma - Childcare

TAFE
Southport, QLD
12.1995

Skills

  • Oral communication
  • Student Engagement
  • Ability to support learning in an engaging way
  • Strong understanding of current educational methods
  • Sensitive to the needs of those around me

Timeline

Teacher Assistant

Perth Primary School
02.2023 - Current

Teacher Assistant to EAL Students

Longford Primary School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Relief Teacher Assistant

Perth and Longford Primary Schools
08.2022 - 12.2022

Volunteer

Longford Primary School
03.2017 - 11.2023

Volunteer

Libraries Tasmania
07.2013 - 12.2020

Family Support Worker

Centacare Tasmania
01.2009 - 04.2012

Group Leader and Assistant Director

Clermont Kindergarten/Daycare Centre
01.2000 - 10.2008

Certificate IV - Community Services

TasTAFE

Certificate III - Community Services

TasTAFE

Diploma - Professional Counselling

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

Associate Diploma - Childcare

TAFE
Erin Breen-Goninon