Grace Balubun
Canberra
Summary
Enthusiastic Paraprofessional and classroom support aide knowledgeable about education improvement plans and approaches. Offering 8 years' in education working with children from birth to 12 years old included struggling students and student with abilities .Worked alongside Allied health and teachers across Canberra and Queanbeyan to supported children in needs
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Assistant
Catholic Education
01.2019 - Current
- Offered students personalised educational, behavioural and emotional support,in collaboration with teacher
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Completed documentation on individual student behaviour's, interventions and results and shared with teacher
- Helped students stow book bags, coats and other items in cubbies and lockers.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Escorted students to school nurse or administrative office.(occasionally)
- Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
- Promoted positive relationships between students by encouraging kindness and respect.
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
- Graded student assignments and provided feedback to teacher
- Supported student by redirecting,listening and encouraging,reassuring.
- Modeled social, behavioural and physical skills((Fine motor,motor planning,gross motor) to promote development and improve classroom management.
- Met with parents about individual student needs to gathered additional support And report back to LS teacher (occasionally)
- Working 1:1 with ASD,ADHD,DNM1 epileptic encephalopathy,hearing and visual impairment,trauma background children.
- Reading rocket
- Implementing Allied health's program with children when needed
- Helping teacher with classroom adjustment
- Promote social skills
- Under direction of teachers assist students with their PP
- Setting up device for Naplan when needed
- Assisted with in incursion and excursion
- Initiated and collaborative with teachers to support learning
Allied Health Assistant
Keyworker
11.2023 - Current
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication for effective collaboration.
- Promoted family engagement in the early intervention process by providing resources, education, and guidance on supporting their child''s development at home.
- Evaluated children''s progress and adjusted interventions accordingly for continued growth and development.
- Provided ongoing support to families through home visits, phone calls, and written communication, ensuring consistent progress monitoring.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in the design of individualized early intervention sessions to maximize developmental gains for each child according to Allied Health guidance
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children from early intervention programs into school settings by collaborating closely with educational teams.
- Developed clear goals for each child based on assessment results, guiding the implementation of tailored interventions as Allied health guidance.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving skills through active exploration games and activities.
- Engaged students with specialised play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Collaborated with parents and communities to improve learning quality and develop individualised student programs.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Documented student progress with established goals And report back to Allied health
- Developed strategic approaches to foster appropriate child development.
- Redirected poor behaviour using positive reinforcement method, resulting in decrease in tantrums in classroom.
- Collaborated with families to develop tailored intervention plans, resulting in improved child outcomes.
- Adapted instructional materials and strategies to meet the unique learning needs of each child in the program.
Support Worker
Keyworker
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
Room Leader at Babies
Communities at work
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Lead team
- Programming and Planning
- Create a friendly, stimulating and interactive learning environment
- Facilitate & lead the learning experiences
- Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs
- Complete observations and portfolios for children
- Maintain effective communication with parents throughout the service
- Create & maintain positive working relationships with all team members
- Contribute to and implement a Quality Improvement Plan
- Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
Educator Birth to Preschool
Communities at work
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Support a team of educators to implement programs, follow the EYLF and share the excitement of child-led discovery.
- Create long-lasting connections with your local community including partnerships with families
- Support the centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards
Education
Graduate Certificate in Autism
University of Queensland Technology
Queansland2026
Cert 4 - Allied Health Assistance
Canberra Institute of Technology Gy
07.2022
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Canberra Institute of Technology
01.2020
Cert 3 - Early Childhood Education
Canberra Institute of Technology
01.2018
Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Role Playing and Interaction Methods
- Early Childhood Training
- First Aid and CPR
- State Certification and Accreditation in Early Childhood and Allied Health Assistance
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Babies-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Appropriate Age Group Experience
- Art and Handcraft Demonstrations
- Special Needs Support
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration (during placement at hospital)
- Teacher Assistance
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Reading and Maths intervention
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Experience with neurodivergence's (ASD level 1,2,3,ODD,ADHD,Cerebral palsy,Down Syndrome,DMN1 rare disease,Dysgraphia,Dyscalculia,Auditory processing disorders and so on
- Can operate most of Aid support,(AAC,Lamp,Prologue,Wheelchair electric,manual,lifter and so on)
Languages
Indonesian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
AUSLAN
Limited Working
Additional Information
Others
Musical performance : Helped teacher in charge with booklet,costumers,attribute,supervision
Canteen : Help canteen Manager with students lunch and recess orders,
First Nation People and Culture : Supported teacher in charged with input,planted Australian Natives around school area with children of First Nation ,accompanied with seminar when needed.
Timeline
Allied Health Assistant
Keyworker
11.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Keyworker
11.2023 - Current
Classroom Assistant
Catholic Education
01.2019 - Current
Room Leader at Babies
Communities at work
06.2018 - 12.2022
Educator Birth to Preschool
Communities at work
02.2016 - 06.2018
Cert 4 - Allied Health Assistance
Canberra Institute of Technology Gy
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Canberra Institute of Technology
Cert 3 - Early Childhood Education
Canberra Institute of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Autism
University of Queensland Technology
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