Janet Winton
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Organised Student Support Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by
supporting Teachers and working with children at various grade levels. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Hardworking individual with customer service, time management abilities and the desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Assistant
Brisbane Montessori School
Fig Tree Pocket, Qld
05.2023 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Attended staff meetings and professional development sessions.
Teacher Aide
Geebung State School
Geebung, Qld
01.2014 - 04.2023
- Answered telephone, greeted visitors and directed to appropriate locations.
- Assisted with mail sorting and distribution.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Organized student files and maintained accurate records of student information.
- Helped school events including sporting carnivals and fetes and supervised on excursions.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students at lunch time and in the first aid room.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension and tutor individual students.
Administrative Assistant/Teacher Aide
Royal Children's Hospital School
Herston, Qld
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Developed communication materials such as newsletters and flyers related to upcoming events.
- Attended to incoming deliveries, sorted and distributed the mail.
- Completed students enrolments, photocopied, laminated, and used the binding machine.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
- Monitored inventory levels of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.
- Supported students from Prep – Year 12 including in the Adolescent Mental Health Area.
Bakery Cashier
Brumby's Bakery
Sandgate/Carseldine, Qld
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly, courteous, patient, helpful and respectful to all customers.
- Processed customer orders quickly and accurately, including cash and credit card payments.
- Assisted co-workers whenever possible when extra help was needed during peak business hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of bakery area, including counters, display cases and floors.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up registers, counting money in drawer and preparing deposit slips for bank drop offs.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Followed safety protocols related to equipment use such as slicers and mixers.
Education
Certificate III in Education Support : Supporting Students With Learning Difficulties - Education
Career Keys
North Lakes, QLD11-2011
Skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Capacity to learn new skills quickly
- Hardworking and Reliable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
Demonstrated open-mindedness and growth mindset throughout my working life, learning new things and giving 100% each and every day.
Certification
- Driver Training Certificate - Defensive Driving Course for School Bus
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Support Assistant
Brisbane Montessori School
05.2023 - Current
Teacher Aide
Geebung State School
01.2014 - 04.2023
Administrative Assistant/Teacher Aide
Royal Children's Hospital School
01.2013 - 12.2013
Bakery Cashier
Brumby's Bakery
01.2010 - 12.2010
Certificate III in Education Support : Supporting Students With Learning Difficulties - Education
Career Keys
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