Jesse Gandy
Interim Approved University Student
Summary
Passionate beginning teacher with experience developing and implementing appropriate pedagogy to meet students needs and learning outcomes. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via explicit teaching and modelling.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Regular Casual Teacher
Department Of Education
Macquarie Fields Public School
03.2024 - Current
- Adapted to working with kindergarten to year 6 students
- Covered 6-week science RFF block for Kindergarten and year 1 classes
- Managed classroom behaviours effectively
- Created lessons within short time framing, requiring quick thinking
- Worked with students with disability and trauma backgrounds
- Collaborated with colleagues
- Conducted assessment and reporting
- Successfully implemented lockdown procedures during onsite emergency, ensuring safety of all students
Disability Support Worker
Sylvanvale Disability Services
Sydney
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted adults with intellectual and physical disabilities
- Supported individuals in achieving their personal goals
- Assisted clients with personal care needs and medication
- Facilitated manual handling and assisted with everyday tasks
- Aided in strengthening fine motor skills and cognitive abilities
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
SLSO – St Felix Catholic School
Sydney Catholic Schools
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Worked closely with year 1 students
- Supported students with ODD, learning disabilities and EAL/D backgrounds
- Tailored approaches to meet diverse needs
- Provided targeted assistance in small reading and math groups
- Collaborated with classroom teacher to ensure an inclusive learning space
- Supported catholic ethos and students faith in their learning
OSCH Educator
Camp Australia
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging programs for children
- Provided support for children with additional needs
- Adhered to and worked in accordance with food and safety regulations
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues
Education
Bachelor of Primary Education (Final Year) -
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW10.2024
Skills
- Time management
- Organised
- Adaptable
- Empathetic
- Willingness to learn
- Reliable
- Good communicator
University practicums
- Padstow Heights Public School, 06/2022, Year 2
- Thomas Hassall Anglican College, 11/2022, Year 6
- Alfords Point Public School, 05/2023-06/2023, Kindergarten
- The Junction Public School, 08/2024-09/2024, Year 1
Timeline
Regular Casual Teacher
Department Of Education
03.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Sylvanvale Disability Services
09.2022 - Current
SLSO – St Felix Catholic School
Sydney Catholic Schools
10.2021 - 04.2023
OSCH Educator
Camp Australia
04.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Primary Education (Final Year) -
University of Wollongong