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Jayda Bennett

Jayda Bennett

Toowoon Bay,New South Wales

Summary

My name is Jayda Bennett, and I wish to become an exceptional educator for the Department of Education. I also wish to continue with personal and professional growth in my current career.

My attributes include, but are not limited to,

  • Effective communication skills: Excellent communicator with an appreciation for different communication and teaching styles.
  • Strong morals and ethics: Always demonstrate professional behavior and a correct code of conduct.
  • Flexible: Understanding the need for flexibility to support last-minute teaching aids and changes in the classroom. Comfortable with changing environments and situations in the workplace.
  • Time management: Dedication to effective prioritization and management of time with teaching tasks.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SLSO

Terrigal High School
07.2023 - Current
  • Assist students with school routines and classroom activities
  • Assist the classroom teacher in the teaching and learning environment

Dental Assistant

Teeth n Smiles
03.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: mobile dental service for schools and childcare
  • Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary
  • Recording treatment information in patient records
  • Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory
  • Mobile dental service for schools and childcare

Museum Educator

Australian National Maritime Museum
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Taught school education programs and tours
  • Developed new content for Endeavour and Migration Suitcase Stories education programs
  • Worked in a team environment with other museum educators
  • Assisted in running the Ocean Watch event

Childcare Educator

Dinky Di Tumbi Umbi and Terrigal
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Supervised children during circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities
  • Worked in a team environment and assisted other team members with the care and education of the children

University Teaching Placement

Henry Kendall High School
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Prepared and taught lessons according to the History K-10 and Geography K-10 syllabus
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development
  • Supervised students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside during breaks
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
  • Managed student behaviour in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
  • Participated in workshops, training and professional learning to improve educational skills

Childcare Educator

The Learning Haven Childcare Centre
07.2020 - 01.2022
  • Provide care and education to children 18 months - 5 years
  • Behaviour management
  • Follow WHS guidelines
  • Through my study, I learnt basic computer operations including Microsoft Word and Acrobat
  • Built program plans for youth of varying ages to support growth and development according to the Early Years Framework
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviours and problems
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development

Education

Bachelor of Education Secondary - history, geography

University of Newcastle
12-2025

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Carbon Training Solutions
09.2021

Open Foundation -

University of Newcastle
11.2018

HSC and Atar -

The Entrance Campus
01.2016

Certification

  • Working with Children Check
  • ASCIA Anaphylaxis Training, 03/2023
  • First Aid and CPR training
  • Child Protection Awareness Induction Training, 03/2023
  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • NSW Education Child Protection Update
  • NSW Education Child Protection Awareness Induction Training Working, 03/2023
  • Cyber Security NSW Essentials training
  • Aboriginal Cultural Education – Let’s take the first step together.
  • Anti-Racism Policy Training
  • Code of Conduct Online
  • Fraud and Corruption Control
  • Data Breach Response Plan - Reporting Data Breaches

References

  • Gail Kenny, Learning and Support Teacher, Terrigal High School, gail.kenny@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 4384 4677
  • Andrew Yates, Head Teacher of Wellbeing, Terrigal High School, david.yates5@det.nsw.edu.au, (02) 4384 4677
  • Cheryl Garrard, Museum Educator, Australian National Maritime Museum, Keanes@ozemail.com.au, 0416 114 839

Timeline

Museum Educator

Australian National Maritime Museum
10.2023 - 11.2023

SLSO

Terrigal High School
07.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Teeth n Smiles
03.2023 - Current

University Teaching Placement

Henry Kendall High School
06.2022 - 07.2022

Childcare Educator

Dinky Di Tumbi Umbi and Terrigal
02.2022 - 02.2023

Childcare Educator

The Learning Haven Childcare Centre
07.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Education Secondary - history, geography

University of Newcastle

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Carbon Training Solutions

Open Foundation -

University of Newcastle

HSC and Atar -

The Entrance Campus
Jayda Bennett