Jade Nielsen
Darwin,NT
Summary
I am a motivated and dedicated student support officer with a focus on individual needs of special education students. I am empathetic, kind, patient and accommodating person with exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Support General and Special Needs /Office Administrator
Nightcliff Primary School
04.2016 - Current
- Developed and monitored specific, measurable goals for individual students when needed.
- Assisted teachers in adapting and differentiating lessons, test, and homework to meet the needs of at risk students.
- Supported classroom activities
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Attended professional development workshops when required.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted struggling students to improved confidence and academic progress.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering collaboration in support of student success.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork that is required.
- Monitored student behaviour in classes by witting observations at the end of each lesson for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Assisting students on class each day with special needs that require one on one assistance.
- Demonstrated ability at calming student down when they are feeling heightened or overwhelmed.
- Managing and running the school Library in the afternoons
- Assisting front office staff with administration duties when needed.
- Running school book fairs once a year.
- Assisting with school events such as Sports Day, Extravaganza , Swimming program, Colour fun runs, Gala days.
- Library skills such as cataloguing, covering books, shelving, borrowing and returning books, library displays and making reading fun for kids, repairing books.
- Lunch duties looking after students while on there lunchbreak to make sure they are safe.
- Maintaining the ICT area of the library to make sure computers are running smoothly and doing there updates and if any errors reporting these to the ICT officer.
- Attending staff meetings and professional development when required.
Library Assistant
Northern Territory Library
07.2008 - 11.2015
- Processed library card applications to provide access to library services.
- Assisted patrons with printing and copying according to personalized requirements.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Assisted with mailings and interlibrary loans to facilitate flow of information and resources between libraries.
- Conducted library tours and orientations, familiarizing patrons with library's resources and services.
- Managed library materials for accurate record-keeping.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
- Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation.
- Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory.
- Streamlined library operations by assisting in the accurate cataloging and organization of materials.
- Helped patrons locate resources using catalog and circulation systems.
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
- Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
- Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
- Answered phone and in-person inquiries about library services, policies and procedures to provide accurate information.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Certificate of Education Support Additional Needs - Special Education
Australian Online Courses
138 Juliette St Greenslopes QLD 412011.2024
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational Skills
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Individual Student Assistance
- Special Education
- Adapting to Classroom Needs
- Student safety
- Multitasking
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Team Collaboration
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Classroom support
- Reading and Writing Support
- Positive Attitude
Referees
Megan Politis
Preschool - Nightcliff Primary School
Teacher in charge
Phone: 89488477
Carla Wall
Teacher - Nightcliff Primary School
Phone: 89488477
Timeline
Classroom Support General and Special Needs /Office Administrator
Nightcliff Primary School
04.2016 - Current
Library Assistant
Northern Territory Library
07.2008 - 11.2015
Certificate of Education Support Additional Needs - Special Education
Australian Online Courses
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