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Education
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Softball
Family and friends
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Jacqui Davis

Pakenham,Australia

Summary

I am a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Officer with a strong commitment to helping students of all abilities reach their full potential.

Experienced in providing one-on-one and small-group support, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and adapting learning resources to meet varied learning styles and needs, including those of students with additional learning, behavioural, or physical support requirements.

Skilled at building strong, trusting relationships with students to boost confidence, independence, and engagement in the classroom.

Adept at collaborating closely with teachers and the Learning Diversity Team to track progress, address challenges, and celebrate achievements. Actively involved in supporting students during school camps, excursions, and extra-curricular activities, ensuring safety, inclusion, and full participation in all learning opportunities. Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a proactive approach in creating a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment that fosters academic growth and social development.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning Support Officer

St John’s Regional College
Dandenong, VIC
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques in individual plans to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customised classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Delivered personalised educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Effectively documenting all interactions with student on tracking program.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Provided individualised reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
  • Attended out of contract hours on camps, excursions and events to ensure student needs met.

ActivitiesFacilitator/Opportunity Shop Manager

Focus Individualised Support Services
Moorooduc, VIC
07.2018 - Current

- Maintain manageable stock and equipment levels at our focus On Opportunity store

- Manage social media accounts to promote and facilitate Community connections

- Plan and implement daily activities and one off events in line with participants individual goals and aspirations

-Link individuals into adult learning services to upskill and empower them within their everyday lives

- Take part in NDIS interviews, pre interviews and funding discussions to achieve the best outcome for the individuals needs

-Develop Team Meeting agendas and chair Team Meetings

-Liaise with Team Leaders from each house to ensure customer satisfaction

-Liaise with community centres, advocacy groups, adult learning centres, local councils and community venues to ensure a collective approach to running activities and building partnerships within the community

-Data entry into the portal to secure client funding from the NDIS

-Coordinate transport vehicles to and from activities in the Mornington area

-Monitor rosters to ensure the correct coverage is present at individual houses at the correct times to facilitate planned activities

-Process timesheets fortnightly so the staffing team gets paid correctly and promptly

-Complete relevant documents for course/study related activities for participants

-Provide regular updates via many different forms of communication email, mail, telephone, text etc depending on families preferences

Active Support Worker

Focus Individualised Support Services
Moorooduc, VIC
10.2008 - 07.2018

- Supported Individuals or small groups to actively participate in activities within their community

-Encouraged individuals to perform daily tasks and participate in their everyday routine as independently as possible

-Liaised with Activity Facilitators and Team Leaders to ascertain what activities would be the most beneficial to the individual according to their NDIS plan and goals

-Developed supportive and trusting relationships with individuals and their families or loved ones

Coffee Barista

Coffee Time
08.2004 - 10.2008

-Provide excellent customer service

-Prepared and served coffees, milkshakes, iced drinks of various descriptions

- Prepared food safely and hygienically in line with health and safety standards

-End of day cleaning including pulling apart machinery and reassembling

-Register reconciliation at the end of every shift

Education

Certificate IV - Disability Studies

Job Training Institute
Dandenong, VIC
06.2013

Doveton Secondary College
Completed Year 12
11.2002

Skills

    - Supporting students with additional needs to be able to reach their full potential

    - documentation of all adjustments in individuals profile

    - Sound computer literacy skills

    - Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

    - efficient multi tasker

    - work exceptionally well in a team environment

Softball

I have been a valued member of the Doveton Softball Club from 6 years of age.

Within this time I have held many different positions on the committee from general Committee Member all the way to President.

I ensure I am present from dusk to dawn each Saturday performing many different duties from coaching, scoring, assisting with set up of the diamonds, assisting in the canteen etc..

I am also currently overseeing the design and ordering of our Club uniforms.

Family and friends

I am married with two daughters, one who has just finished her first year of a nursing degree at Deacon University. My younger daughter is currently completing year 11 this year and is thriving!

I enjoy spending my spare time going running/walking with our family dog, playing softball and spending quality time with my family.

A night out with friends periodically is also very welcomed.

Timeline

Learning Support Officer

St John’s Regional College
04.2024 - Current

ActivitiesFacilitator/Opportunity Shop Manager

Focus Individualised Support Services
07.2018 - Current

Active Support Worker

Focus Individualised Support Services
10.2008 - 07.2018

Coffee Barista

Coffee Time
08.2004 - 10.2008

Certificate IV - Disability Studies

Job Training Institute

Doveton Secondary College
Jacqui Davis