Jennifer Overton
Burnie,TAS
Summary
Skilled Education Support Assistant with a proven track record at Albury Wadonga Community College/Indie Education, excelling in special education support and fostering student engagement. Demonstrated expertise in behavior management and effective communication, significantly enhancing student wellbeing. Renowned for a calm demeanor and adept at conflict resolution, consistently improving classroom dynamics and student outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Support Assistant
Albury Wadonga Community College/Indie Education
Burnie, Tas
08.2021 - Current
- Liaising with teaching colleagues to discuss daily plans and student support needs.
- Supporting student engagement in learning, including tailoring learning resources and learning adjustments to suit the abilities, interests, and needs of individual students, as directed.
- Supervising students.
- Supporting students with additional/high needs, including disengaged students, and students with behavioural issues.
- Mediated disputes.
- Maintaining up-to-date records of observations, concerns, interventions, and incidents for each student.
- Assisting in conducting school incursions and excursions.
- Established rapport and ongoing relationships with all students.
- Mandatory reporting, student wellbeing, and incident reports.
- Attending and participating in daily staff briefings, and weekly meetings.
- Liaising with the Student Welfare Officer regarding any concerns or information about students.
Don College
Department of Education Tasmania
Devonport, Tas
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided individual assistance to students as needed.
- Supported teachers in preparing materials for lessons and activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas of improvement for struggling students.
- Led small group instruction sessions for targeted students.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among students.
- Supported and assisted students with high and additional needs, including those who are disengaged or have behavioral issues.
- Supported students in subjects such as Community Services, Early Childhood Education and Care, Hospitality and Tourism, and Animal Care.
- Assisted numerous students during their work placement.
- Facilitated a team of student volunteers at 'Grans Food Van.'
- Provided support to off-campus students facing challenges due to the pandemic.
Education
Certificate lll in Education Support
TAFE Tasmania
10-2013
Skills
- Strong organization
- Special education support
- Verbal communication
- First aid and CPR
- Small group facilitation
- Student and parent relations
- Classroom support
- Student safety
- Progress monitoring
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Effective communication
- Behavior redirection
- Behavior management
- Trained in Trauma-Informed Practices
Affiliations
Over the years, I have completed several training programs, including suicide prevention, trauma-informed practices, understanding autism, dyslexia, ADHD, mental health first aid, disability standards, Educate X modules, and the Berry Street training program.
Timeline
Education Support Assistant
Albury Wadonga Community College/Indie Education
08.2021 - Current
Don College
Department of Education Tasmania
01.2019 - 08.2021
Certificate lll in Education Support
TAFE Tasmania
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